Oticon Medical Ponto User Manual

Ponto

TM

– The Bone Anchored Hearing System

Thank you

Contents

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for selecting a Ponto sound
processor. Ponto 3 sound processors are intended to be used to improve the hearing
for patients with conductive and mixed hearing losses as well as single-sided deafness.
It is designed so that it can be optimized for each individual person. This will help
ensure you get the maximum benefit from your sound processor.

The Instructions for Use describes how to use your new sound processor.
Please read through this manual carefully to learn how to get the most out of your sound

processor. Pay extra attention to warnings, the important information and the instruc­tions for skin hygiene. Discuss any questions or concerns with your hearing center.

The Ponto bone anchored hearing system 4
Instrument view 6
Managing the battery 8
Turning it ON and OFF or stand-by

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Connection

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Disconnection

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Correct position

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Volume control

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Programs

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Sound processor maintenance 20

Skin hygiene

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Accessories

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Oticon Medical Streamer 26
Service and repair

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Common problems and
their possible solutions 30
Manufacturer’s warranty

32
Important information 33
Regulatory compliance statements

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Warnings

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The Ponto bone an chored hearing system

Abutment

Your Ponto 3 is designed to help you gain improved hearing through direct bone
conduction. The sound processor converts sound into vibrations that are transmitted
via the abutment and implant through the skull bone to the inner ear. In this way it
works independently of the function of the ear canal and middle ear. Ponto 3 is therefore
a possible solution to hearing losses where there is a problem in the outer or middle ear
preventing sound from reaching the inner ear.

The sound processor can also pick up sound from one side and transfer it to the inner
ear on the opposite side. This makes it suitable for those who are deaf on one side, but
have a functioning inner ear on the other side (called unilateral profound sensorineural
hearing loss or single-sided deafness).

The sound processor can also be used on a soft band for children or for individuals who
are unsuitable for implantation.

Sound

processor

Implant

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Instrument view

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1.

Push button for programs and stand-by/mute

2.

Volume control

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3.

Microphone inlets

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Programming socket

5.

Battery door (on/off, tamper-resistant)

6.

Coupling

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7.

Hole for safety line

8.

Labeling

Right or left version: Ponto 3 sound processors are available in a left and a right hand
version. Each sound processor is marked with an L (left) or R (right) on the battery door
for easy identification.

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Picture shows Ponto 3. Instrument view is identical on Ponto 3 Power and Ponto 3 SuperPower.

WARNING

The sound processor contains small parts that may be a choking hazard for small
children. Batteries can also be harmful if swallowed. Always keep batteries out of reach
of small children or people of diminished mental capacity. If a battery is accidentally
swallowed, seek medical attention at the nearest emergency department.

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Managing the bat tery

Battery insertion

Open the battery door and insert the battery with the plus-sign facing downward on the
sound processor. It is very important to insert the battery correctly to avoid damaging
the battery compartment.
Ponto 3: Only use high-quality zinc-air batteries, type 13.
Ponto 3 Power: Only use high-quality zinc-air batteries, type 675.
Ponto 3 Super Power: Only use high-quality zinc-air batteries, type 675P,
high-power, and cochlear implant hearing aid batteries.

Tamper-resistant battery door

To lock the battery door: Make sure the door is completely
closed. Use the screwdriver in the battery removal tool to
turn the tamper-resistant screw to the locked position.

To unlock the battery door: Use the screwdriver in
the battery removal tool to turn the tamper- resistant
screw to the unlocked position. The battery door can
now be opened and closed as usual.

Low-battery indicator

Your sound processor has a low-battery warning system. When it is time to change the
battery you will hear two consecutive beeps.

When the battery is completely worn out, this will be indicated by four consecutive
beeps. The battery lifetime depends upon the listening environment and the sound
processor used.

Battery removal

After the battery door is opened, the battery can be removed. The small magnetic battery
removal tool delivered with your sound processor may facilitate battery removal and
insertion.

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Turning it ON and OFF or stand-by

On

Note: The stand-by feature is optional and may sometimes be disabled during the fitting
procedure. Talk to your hearing center if you have questions.

Ponto 3 is turned ON by closing the battery door. After a start-up jingle, there is a few
seconds’ delay before the sound processor is turned on. The delay is designed to
avoid a whistling sound while connecting your sound processor to the abutment.

Off

Ponto 3 is turned OFF by opening the battery door. It is enough to open the battery
door halfway, which prevents the battery from falling out. During longer storage, it
is recommended to remove the battery from the sound processor.

On

Off

Stand-by/Mute

– Press and hold until

2 beeps are heard

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Stand-by/Mute

If you want to turn off the sound processor for shorter periods, press the push button
and hold until 2 beeps are heard and then release the button. The sound processor
will now be in stand-by/mute mode and the volume will be set to zero.
To hear sound again, shortly press and release the push button and the sound processor
will resume in its previous setting. It is not recommended to use the stand-by mode for
longer periods, i.e. more than 5 hours, since this will reduce the battery lifetime.

Note: If you have two Ponto 3 sound processors and binaural coordination is enabled
(default), when stand-by mode is activated in one sound processor, binaural coordina­tion will also activate stand-by mode in the other sound
processor. Binaural coordination can be disabled in Genie Medical.

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Connection

To safely and comfortably connect the sound processor, tilt it slightly and carefully push
it onto the abutment. Please note it is important to keep hair out of the way when the
sound processor is connected to the abutment.

Disconnection

The sound processor is safely and comfortably disconnected by carefully tilting it away
from the abutment.