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Instructions for use in the USA
Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical practitioner.
Warning to hearing aid dispensers
A prospective user of Baha must always have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist)
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and have an implant placed in the skull bone before a Baha sound processor can be dispensed.
Important notice for prospective users of a Baha
• A prospective user of Baha must always have a thorough medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician
who specialises in diseases of the ear, otolaryngologist, otologist, or otorhinolaryngologist) and have an implant placed in the
skull bone before a Baha sound processor is purchased.
• T he purpose of the medical evaluation is to ensure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified
and treated before the sound processor is purchased. Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written
statement declaring that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate
for Baha. The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for an audiological evaluation.
• F ederal law restricts the sale of Baha sound processors 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.
A word of caution about batteries
Batteries can be harmful if swallowed. Be sure to always keep your batteries out of reach of small children or people
of diminished capacity. In the event a battery is accidentally swallowed, seek prompt medical attention at the nearest
emergency centre, or call the National Button Battery Hotline collect at (202) 625 - 3333
sound processor
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