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• Your device contains magnets that should be kept away
from life supporting devices (e.g. cardiac pacemakers and
ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillators) and magnetic
ventricular shunts), as the magnets may affect the function of
these devices. Keep your processor at least 15 cm (6 in) from
such devices. Contact the manufacturer of the specific device
to find out more.
• Your sound processor radiates electromagnetic energy
that may interfere with life supporting devices (e.g. cardiac
pacemakers and ICDs). Keep your processor at least 15 cm (6
in) from such devices. Contact the manufacturer of the specific
device to find out more.
• Do not place the device or accessories inside any part of your
body (e.g. nose, mouth).
• Seek medical advice before entering any environment that
may adversely affect the operation of your Cochlear implant,
including areas protected by a warning notice preventing entry
by patients fitted with a pacemaker.
• Some types of digital mobile telephones (e.g. Global System
for Mobile communications (GSM) as used in some countries),
may interfere with the operation of your external equipment.
You may hear distorted sound when close, 1-4 m (~3-12 ft), to a
digital mobile telephone in use.
• Remove the processor before engaging in activities that create
extreme electrostatic discharge, such as playing on plastic
slides. In rare cases, a discharge of static electricity can damage
the electrical components of the Cochlear Osia system or
cause your sound processor to shut down.If static electricity
is present (for example when removing or putting on clothes
over your head, or getting out of a vehicle), before the Cochlear
Osia system contacts any object or person you should touch
something conductive, such as a metal door handle.If you stop
hearing and suspect your sound processor received a discharge
of static electricity, turn it off and then on again. If the problem
continues, contact your clinician or a Cochlear representative.