Sonova Phonak Lyric 3, User Manual

Page 1: ...LyricTM 3 User Guide The contact lens for your ear...

Page 2: ...This user guide is valid for the following hearing aid model Non wireless model CE mark applied Lyric3 2014...

Page 3: ...ng Lyric OFF 12 2 4 Turning Lyric ON 13 2 5 Adjusting the volume 13 2 6 SoundLync quick reference 14 2 7 Self removal instructions 15 3 Follow up care and replacement 19 4 Frequently asked questions 2...

Page 4: ...10 Privacy Notice 40 11 Important safety information 42 11 1 Hazard warnings 42 11 2 Information on product safety 45...

Page 5: ...andling compared to conventional hearing aids We are convinced that your hearing aid will provide valuable benefits to your daily life Please read this user guide carefully in order to safely operate...

Page 6: ...6 1 Introduction to Lyric a Insertion handle b Microphone protection c This side up indication d Microphone and signal processor e Receiver f Battery g Medial seal h Lateral seal i Removal loop h f...

Page 7: ...ly inside the ear canal and uses your ear s anatomy to provide natural sound quality 1 2 What you can expect with your new Lyric Adjusting to your new hearing aid s Like all hearing aids Lyric require...

Page 8: ...8 If your ear is itchy do not scratch or pull at the ear Instead gently massage the side of your face near your ear...

Page 9: ...voices of your friends and loved ones and perhaps even your own voice may sound different for a while At first you may also notice normal environmental sounds such as the refrigerator running road no...

Page 10: ...it carefully 2 1 Using the SoundLync The SoundLync contains a small black magnet that functions like a remote control to change the settings of your Lyric see instructions chapters 2 2 2 5 SoundLync a...

Page 11: ...nal without touching the hearing aid J Attached to one end of the magnet is a small tool that can be used to safely remove Lyric from your ear in urgent situations Note Please be aware that Lyric is m...

Page 12: ...ustic transparency In this setting Lyric compensates the damping caused by the hearing aid itself It sounds like you are not wearing a hearing aid 2 3 Turning Lyric OFF J While the hearing aid is ON h...

Page 13: ...gnet inside the ear canal without touching the hearing aid J Wait until you hear 1 beep J Remove the magnet from your ear 2 5 Adjusting the volume J Put the hearing aid in SLEEP Mode 2 beeps Remove th...

Page 14: ...cle to your lowest volume setting and increase the volume steps from the softest to the loudest level J Remove the magnet from your ear when you reach the desired volume level Note Whenever you turn L...

Page 15: ...he hearing aid for any reason and a Lyric trained hearing care professional is not available you may remove the hearing aid yourself or a family member or friend can help you remove it Once you remove...

Page 16: ...e magnet to expose the removal tool Firmly hold the removal tool as you would hold a pencil with your hand braced against your cheek Slowly and gently insert the removal tool into the ear canal until...

Page 17: ...on it Gently remove the hearing aid using a gradual circular motion Step 4 When the hearing aid is out of the ear place it into its container See your Lyric trained hearing care professional as soon a...

Page 18: ...asp the handle on the hearing aid and gently remove the hearing aid using a circular motion This requires the help of a family member or friend Please be especially careful if you are not removing the...

Page 19: ...l the office for an appointment when the hearing aid stops functioning or will schedule an appointment for refitting your Lyric at a predetermined time interval When the hearing aid ceases to function...

Page 20: ...protect Lyric by minimizing its exposure to hairspray conditioners gels cologne hair dyes or any corrosive liquid To protect the SoundLync avoid dropping it on hard surfaces exposing it to heat or sub...

Page 21: ...Standard iPod earphones can be used Will an MRI scan X ray or CT scan damage Lyric or place my ear at risk Lyric must be removed before you have an MRI scan because the hearing aid contains metallic...

Page 22: ...tom made earplug to protect Lyric from water exposure Lyric may be worn while showering What happens if I dive underwater or skydive while wearing Lyric You should not use Lyric while diving underwate...

Page 23: ...ng aid at home using the SoundLync What should I do if my ear hurts You may experience initial discomfort or pressure when wearing Lyric for the first time In most cases this is a matter of hours or d...

Page 24: ...o not move Lyric around If your ear gets itchy gently massage the side of your face in front of the ear If your ear continues to itch or if the skin becomes irritated return to your Lyric trained hear...

Page 25: ...ng care professional Will Lyric set off a metal detector No Lyric s metal components are too small to set off a metal detector How long will my Lyric hearing aid last Lyric is designed to be worn unti...

Page 26: ...hearing aid after evaluating your ear s Placing replacement hearing aids takes approximately 10 minutes Will I feel any discomfort in my ear when sleeping You may notice some initial discomfort when s...

Page 27: ...of purchase The warranty provides for replacement hearing aids in case of defects in the Lyric manufacturing process or the materials used No warranty claims will be considered if the hearing aid sho...

Page 28: ...f the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on www phonak com Phonak worldwide locations Australia...

Page 29: ...ol correspond to the code of the certified institutions that were consulted under the above mentioned directive This symbol indicates that the products described in these user instructions adhere to t...

Page 30: ...it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides Important information for handling and product safety During transportation keep dry The symbol with...

Page 31: ...manufacturer s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified Indicates the manufacturer s cata logue number so that the medical device can be identified Temperature during transpo...

Page 32: ...waste disposal sites intended for electronic waste or return them to your hearing care professional Proper disposal protects the environment and health This symbols represent the two pa ckets that are...

Page 33: ...Do not open the two packets Do not ingest the contents of the two packets Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactur...

Page 34: ...adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions The sum of the hearing aid rating e g M2 T2 2 and the telephone rating e g M3 T3 3 is 5 and any combination th...

Page 35: ...e please try the hearing aid with your cell phone or if you are purchasing a new phone be sure to try it with your hearing aid prior to purchase For additional guidance please ask your hearing care pr...

Page 36: ...tive user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions i Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear ii History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days ii...

Page 37: ...pressure capability greater than 132 decibels dB Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid Users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licen...

Page 38: ...ll conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to...

Page 39: ...rcise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged Children with Hearing Loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hear...

Page 40: ...data We want to inform you as to how we look after your personal data and how the law protects you The data we received from your hearing care professional about you Please find below the data that is...

Page 41: ...es J Warranty claims J Complaint handling J Improvement of the product J Marketing statistical purposes J Product recall in the unlikely event of a product defect Sonova and your hearing care professi...

Page 42: ...ented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading 11 1 Hazard warnings The intended use of hearing aids is to amplify and transmit sound to the ears and hereby compen sate for impaired hearing...

Page 43: ...e Do not place the SoundLync in your breast pocket Keep a distance of at least 15 cm 6 inches between the SoundLync and your medical device This hearing aid is not for children below 36 months The usa...

Page 44: ...scuba dive or dive underwater Diving while wearing Lyric may cause injury to your ear or damage to the hearing aid Medical imaging procedures such as MRI scans may adversely affect the correct functio...

Page 45: ...earplug to protect Lyric from water exposure Once Lyric is removed it cannot be reinserted Using SoundLync The SoundLync should not rest against the skin of those with allergies to nickel When to cal...

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