ReSound Linx Quattro, User Manual

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High-pass filter

Low-pass filter

500 Hz

2,000 Hz

750 Hz

3,000 Hz

1,000 Hz

4,000 Hz

1,500 Hz

5,000 Hz

2,000 Hz

6,000 Hz

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8,000 Hz

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Prescription use of a Tinnitus Sound Generator hearing aid

The TSG module should be used as prescribed by your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare profes-

sional. In order to avoid permanent hearing damages, the maximum daily usage depends on the level of 

the generated sound.

Should you develop any side effects from using the sound generator, such as dizziness, nausea, head-

aches, perceived decrease in auditory function or increase in tinnitus perception, you should discontinue 

use of sound generator and seek medical evaluation.

The target population is primarily the adult population over 18 years of age. This product may also be 

used with children 5 years of age or older. However, children and physically or mentally challenged users 

will require training by a doctor, audiologist, hearing healthcare professional or the guardian for the inser-

tion and removal of the hearing instrument containing the TSG module.

14.3.4 Important notice for prospective sound generator users

A tinnitus masker is an electronic device intended to generate noise of sufficient intensity and bandwidth 

to mask internal noises. It is also used as an aid in hearing external noises and speech.

Good health practice requires that a person with a tinnitus condition have a medical evaluation by a 

licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before using a sound 

generator. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngolo-

gists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists.

The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect tin-

nitus are identified and treated before the sound generator instrument is used.

The sound generator instrument is a tool to generate sounds to be used with appropriate counseling 

and/or in a tinnitus management programme to relieve patients suffering from tinnitus.

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Tinnitus Sound Generator warnings

1.  Sound generators should be used only as advised by your doctor, audiologist, or hearing care 

professional.

2.  Sound generators are not toys and should be kept out of reach of anyone who might cause them-

selves injury (especially children and pets).

3.  Sound generators can be dangerous if improperly used.