Sona vogue ric 700, vogue ric 500, vogue ric 300 User Manual

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sona:vogue ric
700/500/300
User Guide
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sona:vogue ric is a fully automatic hearing aid that combines high sound quality, best understanding of speech, and optimal listening comfort. We are convinced that the outstanding performance of your sona:vogue ric will provide valuable benefits in your daily life.
Please read this user guide thoroughly to benefit from all the possibilities your new sona:vogue ric has to offer. sona:vogue ric is a quality product developed by the Swiss company Sona Hearing. With proper use and care, you will be able to enjoy your sona:vogue ric for many years to come.
If you have any questions, please consult your hearing care professional. For further information,
visit
the Sona Hearing website at www.sonahearing.com
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Content
1. Important information 6
2. Product description 10
3. Step-by-step instructions 11
4. Care and maintenance 17
5. Troubleshooting 18
6. Service and warranty 20
7. Compliance information 21
8. Information and explanation of symbols 22
9. FDA Regulations 24
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1. Important information
Please read this information carefully before using the hearing aid.
A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. Only regular use of your hearing aid will help you to fully benefit from it. The use of a hearing aid is only a part of hearing rehabilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading.
Hazard warnings
Use only hearing aids that have been specially
programmed for you by a hearing care professional. Other hearing aids may be ineffective and may, in certain cases, even damage your hearing.
Changes or modifications to the hearing aid
that were not explicitly approved by the manu­facturer are not permitted. Such changes may damage your ear or the hearing aid.
Hearing aid batteries are toxic when swallowed.
Keep out of reach of children and pets. If batteries are swallowed, consult your physician immediately.
If you feel pain in or behind your ear, if it is inflamed, or if skin irritation and accelerated accumulations of earwax occur, please check with your hearing care professional or physician.
In very rare cases, the dome/earpiece can
remain in the ear canal when the hearing aid is removed from the ear. In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear canal, it is strongly recommended to see a physician for safe removal.
Hearing aids in directional microphone mode
reduce background sounds. Please be aware that warning signals or noises coming from behind, e.g. cars, are partially or entirely suppressed.
The hearing aid contains small parts which can
be swallowed by children. Keep the hearing aids out of reach of children under three years of age.
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Information on product safety
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Never immerse your hearing aid in water!
Protec t it from excessive moisture. Always remove your hearing aid before showering, bathing, or swimming.
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Protect your hearing aid from heat (e.g. never
leave it near a window or in the car). Never use a microwave or other heating device to dry your hearing aid. Ask your hearing care professional about suitable drying methods.
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When you are not using your hearing aid, leave
the battery compartment open so that any moisture can evaporate. Make sure you always completely dry your hearing aid after use. Store it in a safe, dry and clean place.
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Do not drop the hearing aid. Dropping onto a
hard surface can damage it.
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Always use new batteries for the hearing aids.
You can return used batteries to your hearing care professional.
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Remove the battery if you are not using your
hearing aid for a long period of time.
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X-ray (e.g. from CT scans or MRI scans) may
adversely affect the correct functioning of the hearing aids. We recommend that you remove them before undergoing X-ray procedures and keep them outside the room.
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Do not use the hearing aids in areas where
electronic equipment is prohibited.
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2. Product description
Microphones Battery door with ON /OFF functionality Color snap-on housing Wire Loudspeaker Dome/earpiece Retention The side indicator, a small colored dot,
is located inside the battery door. (red = right; blue = left)
This hearing aid requires size 312 batteries.
3. Step-by-step instructions
This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to use the hearing aid. Please follow these steps carefully.
Step 1: Preparing the battery
Remove the protective foil from the new battery. Certain batteries need some time (max. two minutes) to activate.
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Step 2: Inserting the battery
Open the battery door. Insert the battery as shown below. Use size 312 batteries for this hearing aid.
Step 3: Turning on the hearing aid
Switch on the hearing aid by completely closing the battery door. Once switched on, the hearing aid is ready.
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Open and close the battery compartment
gently and carefully.
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If there is any resistance when closing the
compartment, check if the battery is correctly inserted. The compartment will not close if the battery is inserted upside down.
It can take up to five seconds before the hearing aid starts. When you wear the hearing aid, you will hear an acoustic signal that indicates when the device is switched on.
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Step 4: Putting the hearing aid on
The hearing aids are individually programmed for your ears. Identify right and left so you will be able to inser t each hearing aid in the correct ear. The side indicator is a small colored dot located inside the battery door.
Side indicator
Red = right ear Blue = left ear
Place the hearing aid behind your ear. Holding the wire between your thumb and index finger, insert the dome deep enough into the ear canal so that the wire lies flat on your ear. If the hearing aid has a retention, press it into the ear.
Step 5: Removing the hearing aid
Take the wire and gently pull the hearing aid from your ear.
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Step 6: Switching off the hearing aid
You can turn off the hearing aid by opening the battery door.
Step 7: Replacing the battery
If the battery needs to be replaced, the hearing aid will play an acoustic signal (two beeps, each one second long). This signal is repeated until the battery is empty. This duration can var y. It is recommended to replace the battery after hearing the first warning signal.
4. Care and maintenance
Diligent and routine care of the hearing aid will contribute to outstanding performance and a long service life.
Please follow these guidelines:
General information
You should remove your hearing aid before using hair spray or applying cosmetics; these products may damage it. Never wash or clean the micro­phones. Doing so could cause the loss of special acoustic properties.
Daily
Inspect the dome/earpiece for earwax and moisture deposits. Clean the surfaces with a lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning agents such as household detergents, soap, etc. for cleaning your hearing aid. If you need to clean your hearing aid intensively, ask your hearing care professional for advice.
Weekly
Clean the dome/earpiece with a soft, damp cloth or with a special cleaning cloth for hearing aids. For more in-depth maintenance instructions, or for more than basic cleaning, please see your hearing care professional.
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5. Troubleshooting
Hearing systems sound softer than usual or no sound is audible at all
Check the dome for earwax residue and clean if necessary. Check and make sure that the batter y is correctly inserted. If there is no improvement, change the battery. If the problem persists, contact your hearing care professional.
Battery lifetime is shorter than usual
Inser t a new battery and make note of exactly how long it lasts. Contact your hearing care professional with this information.
Crackling or buzzing noises
Check the wire and dome for earwax residue or damage (color changes, hardening, or cracks) and contact your hearing care professional if replacement is necessary.
Whistling
Make sure the dome is correctly and firmly fitted in the ear. If this is the case, but the problem persists, consult your hearing care professional.
Pain or inflammation in your ear
Remove the hearing aid and consult your hearing care professional. If the problem is serious, contact your physician.
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7. Compliance information
Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. The full text of the Declaration of conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer.
6. Service and warranty
Each hearing aid is covered by a manufacturer warranty. Ask your hearing care professional for details. This warranty covers repairs in case of processing and material defects.
The warranty does not cover damage due to:
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normal wear and tear
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exposure to chemicals
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immersion in water
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overstraining
In case of damage caused by third parties or unauthorized service, the manufacturer warranty is null and void. This warranty does not cover services performed by a hearing care professional at his or her workplace.
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8. Information and explanation of symbols
The manufacturer hereby declares that this
product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. The full text of the Declaration of conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer.
This symbol indicates that the products described in this user guide adhere to the require
ments for an application part of a type BF EN 60601-1. The surface of the hearing aid is spe cified as a type BF application part.
This symbol indicates that it is important for the
user to read and take into account the relevant information in this user guide.
The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is
to make you aware that this hearing aid should not be thrown away as normal household waste. Please dispose of old or unused hearing aids at waste disposal sites intended for electronic waste, or give your hearing aid to your hearing care professional for disposal. Proper disposal protects the environment and public health.
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This symbol indicates that it is important
for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in this user guide.
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Important information for handling and
product safety.
Operating conditions
The product is designed such that it functions without problems or restrictions if used as intend­ed, unless otherwise noted in this user guide.
Storage conditions
During storage, the temperature should not fall below –20°C nor exceed 60°C, and relative humidity should not exceed 70% for a long period of time.
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9. FDA regulations
Warning to hearing aid dispensers
A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospec­tive user has any of the following conditions:
(i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity
of the ear.
(ii) History of active drainage from the ear
within the previous 90 days.
(iii) History of sudden or rapidly progressive
hearing loss within the previous 90 days. (iv) Acute or chronic dizziness. (v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent
onset within the previous 90 days. (vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater
than 15 decibels at 500 hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz,
and 2,000 Hz. (vii) Visible evidence of significant cerumen
accumulation or a foreign body in the ear
canal.
(viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear. Special care
should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user. (This provision is required only for those hearing aids with a maximum sound pressure capability greater than 132 decibels [dB].)
Important notice for prospective hearing aid users
Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolar yngolo­gists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased.
Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing
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aid. The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing aid evaluation. The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hear­ing aid to your individual needs.
If you have reser vations about your ability to adapt to amplification, 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 af ter 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.
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Manufacturer:
Sona Hearing AG
Laubisrütistrasse 28
CH-8712 Stäfa
Switzerland
www.sonahearing.com
029-0722-02/V1.00/2011-04/gb/printed in Switzerland © Sona Hearing AG, all rights reserved
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