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INTRODUCTION
We are pleased that you have made
the decision
to receive the
INERAID
artificial
ear.
You
are among
the first to
have a device
that
is on
the
leading edge
of a
new
technology to aid the
profoundly
deaf.
The
IN ERAID
artificial ear
is
a
resu
lt
of
nearly
a decade
of
research at
the University of
Utah
and
Symbion,
Inc.
Our
goal
is to produce a
prosthesis
which will restore
partial
hearing
to those
suffering
from sensorineural
deafness
.
We
hope the
perform-
ance
of the artificial ear is such
that you will have
an improved quality
of life
.
You
received one part
of
the INERAID artificial
ear, the electrode assem bly, during
surgery
several
wee
ks
ago.
Since that
time you have been
tested
to
,
determine
the
ch aracteristics of
your electrodes.
Based on this
information the
enclosed
sound
processor
has
been
tuned specifically for you
.
This handbook reviews
some
of
the
things you
have already
learned in
addition to g
iving you some
new
information. It explains
the components of
the
artificial
ear and
suggests a
method
for
connecting
them
together
to
help
you establish a
simple
routine
.
One
section
rem inds
you how to
adjust the
controls
so you can receive
maximum benefit
from
the
sound processor.
Battery
replacement,
safety
features and
pedestal
hygiene are also
covered.
The section
on
hearing with the INERAID artificial
ear gives
you the opportunity to
learn some
of
the
experiences
other patients have had. The guidelines
in the
care
and
main tenance section will help
you
keep
your
artificial ear in
good working
order. The
Symbion, Inc. policy
statement tells
you what to
do
in the event you have
problems
wit
h
any part of
the
artificial ear.
Please
study
th is handbook before you
begin using your new
sound
processor.
The
infor-
mation may
help
you
avoid any unnecessary
problems.
•
The components of the INERAID artificial
ear.
From
top
to bottom: the
sound
processor, the percutaneous
pedestal
with
electrode
ar
ray,
the ear hook assembly
and
the
cab
le.
..
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