Specifications

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If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplication, you
should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option
program. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to
wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may
decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.
Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have
obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law permits
a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical
evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a
physician The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest
and its use is strongly discouraged.
Children with hearing loss
This product is not for use by anyone under 18 years of age. In addition
to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing
loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation
since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the
educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualied by training
and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a
hearing loss.