User guide

User Guide for the Neptune™ Sound Processor 39
Airport Security Metal Detectors
Metal detectors and security scanners, including full body scanners, will not
damage your implant system; however, metal detectors may be activated as
you pass through. To avoid hearing any unwanted sound when walking through
metal detectors or security scanners, you should reduce the volume on the sound
processor or remove your headpiece.
Ultrasonic Sensors
Ultrasonic sensors, sometimes used in lighting sensors and security systems, will not
damage your implant system; however, they may be picked up by the headpiece
microphone and lead to distorted sound quality when you operate your sound
processor in the immediate vicinity of such a sensor. To avoid hearing any unwanted
sound, you should reduce the volume on your sound processor or remove your
headpiece when passing near an ultrasonic sensor (e.g., in entrances to libraries).
X-ray Machines
X-ray machines will not damage your sound processor or implant, but may damage
your headpiece microphone. Avoid placing any system microphones in any checked
or carry-on baggage that is screened with X-ray. During airport security screenings,
the sound processor and microphone should be worn through the metal detector or
examined by hand.