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Children with Hearing Loss
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 qualified
by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a
child with a hearing loss.
Identification Information
The year of manufacture is incorporated into the serial number. The warranty
is based upon the date of purchase, not date of manufacture. The serial
number may look similar to this sample: AJ12345. The second letter of this
serial number refers to the date of manufacture of the hearing system. The
letters progress in one-year increments, each reflecting the corresponding year. The letter J means the year of manufacture is 2002, the letter K
indicates that the manufacture year is 2003, and so on. Your hearing system
professional can answer any questions you may have about the identifying
code on your hearing system.
OTHER WARNINGS!
• Do not use your hearing system in potentially explosive environ-
ments.
• If you experience dizziness, drainage or bleeding from the ear, or sud-
den hearing loss, see your Physician immediately.
• A hearing system may cause an accelerated accumulation of cerumen
(earwax).
• Keep hearing systems out of the reach of children, pets, and individuals
with diminished mental capacity.
• Hearing systems should be used only as directed and adjusted by your
trained hearing system professional .
• A hearing system may stop functioning, e.g. if the battery goes dead.
You should be aware of this possibility, in particular if you are in traffic or
otherwise depend on warning sounds.
• Do not switch hearing systems between ears or allow others to wear or
use your hearing systems.