Living with your Baha®
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1. CZ FOR RECIPIENTS d i d living with vour 4 Hear now And always Cochlear Contents o N anon nm How to look after your Baba and yourself After surgery Daily cleaning Weekly cleaning Attaching and removing your sound processor Protecting your abutment Attaching a safety line Baha and children What is a Baha Softband Twelve golden rules for handling your Baha sound processor Using phones and other accessories Quick guides to the sound processors What to expect from your batteries Troubleshooting Aftercare Kit About the DVD How to look after your Quick Guide How to look after your Baha yourself This brochure shows you what to do after the surgery and how to keep your Baha sound processor and the abutment in prime condition The procedures outlined both here and in the accompanying DVD are so easy to follow that they ll soon become part of your daily routine And the rewards will be well worth the effort With a Baha system you ll be able to hear and communicate with ease After surgery For the best result you need to take care of the abutment to avoid any complications with the surrounding tissue If the area has healed the dressing and stitches will be removed 10 14 days after surgery If not the dressing may have to stay in place longer At home it is important to maintain good daily hygiene for the first fe2. Cochlear AG European Headquarters Peter Merian Weg 4 CH 4052 Basel Switzerland Tel 41 61 205 0404 Fax 41 61 205 0405 Cochlear Ltd ABN 96 002 618 073 14 Mars Road Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia Tel 61 2 9428 6555 Fax 61 2 9428 6352 Local offices Cochlear Benelux NV Schali nhoevedreef 20 i B 2800 Mechelen Belgium Tel 32 15 79 55 77 Fax 32 15 79 55 70 Cochlear Canada Inc 2500 120 Adelaide Street West Toronto ON 171 Canada Tel 1 416 972 5082 Fax 1 416 972 5083 Cochlear HK Ltd Beijing Representative Office Unit 2205 2207 Tower B 91 Jianguo Road Chaoyang District Beijing 1000022 P R China Tel 86 10 8599 9924 Fax 86 10 8599 9804 Cochlear France S A S Route de l Orme aux Merisiers 2 1 Les Algorithmes Bat Hom re F 91190 St Aubin France Tel 33 811 111 993 Fax 33 160 196 499 Cochlear Deutschland GmbH amp Co KG Karl Wiechert Allee 76A D 30625 Hannover Germany Tel 49 511 542 770 Fax 49 511 542 7770 Cochlear Ltd Room 1810 Hopewell Centre 183 Queen s Road East Wan Chai Hong Kong Tel 852 2530 5773 Fax 852 2530 5183 Cochlear Italia SRL Via Augusto Murri 45 1 40137 Bologna Italy Tel 39 051 741 9811 Fax 39 051 392 062 Nihon Cochlear Co Ltd Ochanomizu Motomachi Bldg 2 3 7 Hongo Bunkyo Ku Tokyo 113 0033 Japan Tel 81 3 3817 0241 Fax 813 3817 0245 Cochlear Korea Ltd 5F Seong San BD 1689 5 Seocho dong Seocho gu Seoul Korea Tel 82 2 533 4450 Fax 82 2 533 8408 Coc
3. Move the wheel up to turn your sound processor on and to increase the volume To decrease the volume and to turn your sound processor off move the wheel down Program switch Program 1 is the standard setting suitable for most everyday situations Program 2 is a comfort setting that may be useful in certain loud adverse listening environments Program E can be used when listening exclusively to input from an audio accessory or as an instant mute because it turns off the microphone Direct Audio Input For connecting audio accessories O Sliding battery door When changing the battery remember to remove the plastic strip and make sure the plus mark is facing upwards Don t force the door shut as it could break Your sound processor will emit two beeps when the battery is low and needs to be changed Note Never adjust the potentiometers as this may void your warranty Consult the Baha Intenso User Manual for more detailed information Note Baha Intenso not shown in actual size 20 Your quick guide to Baba Cordelle Il Connector cable Connect the straight plug to the head worn unit and the angled plug to the body worn unit Volume control and On Off button Move the wheel to turn your sound processor on or off and to increase or decrease the volume Tone switch The tone switch controls the frequency response of the sound processor It can be set in three different positions N Normal Amplifi
4. on the right side of the head Blue for processors worn on the left side of the head Direct Audio Input For connecting audio accessories Microphones Consult the Baha BP100 User Manual for more details Note Baha BP100 not shown in actual size 18 Your quick guide to Baha Divino Volume control and On Off button Move the wheel up to turn your sound processor on and to increase the volume To decrease the volume and to turn your sound processor off move the wheel down Program switch Program 1 puts the microphone into omni directional mode where it will pick up sound from a 360 radius Ideal for quiet surroundings Program 2 activates the directional microphone This will prioritize sounds coming from the front rather than from behind which makes it easier to hear speech in noise Note that in this program the electrical input is not activated so any connected audio accessories will be muted Direct Audio Input For connecting audio accessories 4 Swing out battery door When changing the battery remember to remove the plastic strip and make sure the plus mark is facing upwards Don t force the door shut as it could break Note Never adjust the potentiometers as this may void your warranty Consult the Baha Divino User Manual for more detailed information Note Baha Divino not shown in actual size Your quick guide to Baha Intenso Volume control and On Off button
5. About the DVD e Using your sound processor Taking care of your abutment e Taking care of your sound processor e Audio accessories and telephones Testing your sound processor e Baha Softband e When to visit the clinic 26 How to look after your Baha Place the sticker below on your bathroom mirror as a reminder to maintain good daily hygiene for the abutment skin in the surrounding tissue area and sound processor After surgery use a strip of alcohol free wet wipe to keep the skin around the abutment clean 2 Clean the outside of the abutment with the abutment cleaning brush daily 3 Clean the inside of the abutment with the abutment cleaning brush weekly 4 Wipe the sound processor using an alcohol free AudioWipe a Clean the snap connector using the black sound processor brush Cochlear Living with your Baha Baha and Baha Divino are registered trademarks and Baha Intenso is a trademark of Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions AB Cochlear and the elliptical logo are trademarks of Cochlear Limited 2009 Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions All rights reserved JULO9 Cochlear Manufacturer Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions Konstruktionsvagen 14 SE 435 33 M lnlycke Sweden Tel 46 31 792 44 00 Fax 46 31 792 46 95 Regional offices Cochlear Americas 13059 E Peakview Avenue Centennial CO 80111 USA Tel 1 303 790 9010 Fax 1 303 792 9025
6. es all frequencies equally H High frequency emphasis Reduces low frequency sounds which may improve speech understanding especially in background noise L Low frequency emphasis May be especially useful during the first period after fitting as it allows you to gradually get used to high frequency sounds you have not heard for a long time Built in telecoil Direct Audio Input for connecting audio accessories Program switch Microphone MT Microphone Telecoil T Telecoil Flip up battery cover When changing the battery remember to use 9V batteries only Make sure the plus mark on the battery is facing the plus mark on your body worn unit Don t force the door shut as it could break Note Never adjust the potentiometers as this may void your warranty Consult the Baba Cordelle II User Manual for more detailed information Note Baha Cordelle not shown in actual size O O What to expect from your batteries Which battery to use type 13 675 or 9V will depend on which Baha sound processor you are using Just remember that for the smaller type 13 and 675 batteries the battery will begin to drain once you remove the plastic strip even if the sound processor is not actually in use The batteries delivered with your sound processor reflect Cochlear s latest battery brand recommendation There are a number of factors that affect battery life Brand type is one factor low temperatures and h
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8. is not completely closed Dead battery Battery inserted wrong way Audio accessory program active and no accessory connected Programming mode enabled Turn on sound processor Gently close the battery door completely Replace battery Make sure battery is inserted correctly Check program setting Remove and insert battery Keep the abutment site completely clean using the soft abutment cleaning brush and or alcohol free wet wipes Apply a mild antibiotic cream ointment provided by clinic if necessary Contact your clinic or hearing care center if redness and or soreness persists 23 Aftercare Kit The following items are included in the Aftercare Kit DE Brochure and DVD AudioWipes Alcohol free wet wipes Single pack wipe for cleaning Pack of 10 wipes for cleaning the the sound processor abutment area ON Battery tester Sound processor brush Abutment cleaning brush Black brush with hard bristles for White brush with soft bristles cleaning the plastic snap for cleaning the abutment area Mirror To reorder supplies please visit www cochlear com N elliptical logo are trademarks of Cochlear Limited Cochlear DE Living with your Baha Baha and Baha Divino are registered trademarks and Baha Intenso is a trademark of Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions AB Cochlear and the 2009 Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions All rights reserved 9
9. o the abutment Simply attach it at a slight angle and tilt or rock it into place taking care to keep your hair out of the way The tilt technique reduces the pressure on the abutment and prevents any discomfort Make sure you never push the sound processor straight in To remove the sound processor again lift your hair slide a fingertip under it and gently tilt it until it snaps off Never pull it straight out Protecting your abutment Whenever you are not wearing your Baha sound processor you can protect the abutment using the press on abutment cover provided with your sound processor Wear it when sleeping and when having hair treatments During rough contact sports you can wear a sweatband over the abutment for additional protection Attaching a safety line When taking part in activities where you risk losing your sound processor we recommend using the safety line provided Insert the line into the attachment point and fasten it to your clothing Note The safety line should always be used when a Baha sound processor is worn by children Baha children Children who use a Baha system need to observe the same routines as adults Their parents caregivers should teach them how to keep the abutment clean and the skin around it healthy They should also be taught the importance of keeping their Baha sound processor safe including using a safety line to avoid losing it Note In the US the Baha implant is indica
10. ourly use are others The program and volume control settings as well as the use of accessories such as FM equipment can also affect the life of the battery Be sure to use only new high quality batteries as this gives the best sound performance Testing type 13 and 675 batteries To test the battery place it in the tester provided in your Aftercare Kit with the plus mark facing upwards and press it onto the metal band The display screen will then indicate how much power is left The more bars there are the more power is left in the battery 21 22 Troubleshooting If you experience physical problems or any difficulty using your Baha system follow the guidelines listed in the chart below If this fails to help please contact your hearing care center for further assistance No sound weak sound Weak or dead battery Volume too low Feedback whistling Hat glasses or other object in contact with sound processor Battery door in wrong position Sound is distorted or intermittent Too high volume Weak battery Loose abutment Replace battery Turn up volume Check that the sound processor is not touching anything Relocate or remove the object Close battery door Decrease volume Replace battery Contact your hearing care specialist Sound processor does not work Both indicators flashing Redness or soreness around the abutment Sound processor is not turned on Battery door
11. processor which provides information for airport personnel Arndt S Kromeier J Berlis A Maier W Laszig R Aschendorff A Imaging procedures after Bone Anchored Hearing Aid implantation The Laryngoscope 2007 117 Using phones and other accessories The best way to use telephones and cell phones with your Baha sound processor is to hold the phone receiver close to the microphone inlet of your sound processor rather than close to your ear Don t let your hand or the phone touch the sound processor as this may cause it to whistle When using Baba Cordelle II the phone receiver should be next to the microphone on the body worn unit Most landline telephones are hearing aid compatible i e they have a built in telecoil If you are a Baha BP100 Baha Divino or Baha Intenso user you will need to attach the Baha Telecoil accessory to your sound processor and switch to the program for external equipment For Baha Cordelle 11 the telecoil is built into the body worn unit so all you need to do is switch to the Telecoil program Telecoils FM receivers and Audio adapters are available as optional accessories for your sound processor They are easy to order from your hearing care center or from www cochlear com Note FM receivers should be ordered from a hearing care center or the FM system manufacturer directly FM Receivers such as in classrooms FM receivers can be specific in how they connect to your Baha sound proces
12. shower or when swimming In rainy conditions use an umbrella 5 If visiting or living in an area with high humidity you can use a Dry Aid Kit a bag or container that contains crystals that absorb residual moisture from your sound processor to keep your sound processor in good working order 6 Your Baha sound processor cannot withstand extreme temperatures So never leave it on the dashboard in your car in bright sunlight or expose it to any other kind of extreme treatment 7 Clean the external casing of your sound processor regularly with an AudioWipe and clean the snap with small sound processor brush both provided in the Aftercare Kit 8 When using hair products like hairspray always cover your Baha sound processor to avoid damaging the microphone or the casing Alternatively remove it entirely 9 To avoid feedback whistling don t let objects come too close to your Baha sound processor e g a hat hairbrush phone glasses etc 0 To store your Baha sound processor safely after use remove the battery and place the sound processor in its case If you need an MRI scan it is crucial to remove the sound processor beforehand The implant and abutment can remain in place 2 When travelling remove your Baha sound processor when going through security screening to avoid setting off metal detectors in places such as airports An MRI Security control instructions card is included with your sound
13. sor consult a hearing care specialist to determine the FM receiver that is best for you An FM system makes listening easier in noisy environments Telecoil The Baha Telecoil accessory may help you hear better when using a phone or in buildings with loop facilities such as churches theaters and airports The Baba Cordelle has a built in telecoil so no external accessory is required Audio adapter The Audio adapter allows direct input from computers personal stereos TVs MP3 players and other external equipment Always use the audio adapter to connect your Baha sound processor to any electrical or battery operated equipment Only Cochlear products and accessories or products and accessories approved by Cochlear should be used with each other to ensure the warranty is maintained Choice of accessories may vary depending on your Baha sound processor model 16 Your quick guide to Cochlear Baba BP100 on off amp Programme Selection Button Use the middle button to conveniently switch on and off the BP100 and to switch between the programmes pre set by your hearing care professional Volume down button Use this button to decrease the volume Volume up button Use this button to increase the volume Plastic snap connector Attachment point for the safety line O Battery compartment door Remove the door when changing battery Visual status indicators Orange for processors worn
14. ted for children aged five years and older What is a Softband Until children ready for implant they can wear their Baha sound processor is not always in the same position The Baha Softband enables a variety of listening opportunities For example in a car seat the sound processor can be worn on the forehead to maximize sound perception Note The Baha Softband contains natural rubber latex that might cause allergic reactions Y N processor colorful Baha Softband This consists of an elastic headband e with a plastic snap connector that holds the sound processor place Kai ei i To avoid any sore areas this adjustable band can be turned so the sound Twelve golden rules for handling your sound processor Your Baha sound processor contains very delicate components so you should handle it with care and never drop it Follow these golden rules to keep your sound processor safe You wear your Baha sound processor all day long apart from when sleeping bathing showering swimming or during rough contact sports 2 When adjusting your sound processor make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting the inside or outside of the casing dirty 3 When taking part in activities where you could lose your sound processor either remove it or use the safety line provided 4 Your Baha sound processor is NOT waterproof Never wear it in the
15. w weeks after the dressing has been removed wash your hair carefully and use a strip of alcohol free wet wipe to keep the skin around the abutment clean Daily cleaning After the first few weeks you can start cleaning the outside of the abutment with the soft abutment cleaning brush provided Aim the bristles at the side of the abutment and remove any debris that might have built up around the base You can do this while taking a bath or shower using mild soap and plenty of warm water When you have finished bathing use a strip of alcohol free wet wipe to make sure that all debris has been removed Weekly cleaning Clean the inside of the abutment every week with the abutment cleaning brush as debris can also build up there If you should experience soreness or inflammation or if the abutment feels loose contact your clinician or hearing care center Otherwise it s a good idea to get checkups regularly Remember Always rinse the abutment cleaning brush in mild soap and warm water and let it air dry Change the brush every three months or if you have had an infection If you have bilateral implants use two separate cleaning brushes one for each abutment to avoid cross contamination You can get new cleaning brushes from your hearing care center or order them from www cochlear com Attaching removing your sound processor Your Baha sound processor is designed to snap ont
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