Philips HearLink miniRite User Manual page 52

with active medical implants, such as
pacemakers and heart defibrillators.
· The Auto Telephone magnet and MultiTool
(which has a built-in magnet) should be kept
more than 30 cm away from the implant, e.g.
do not carry it in a breast pocket.
· If you have an active brain implant, please
contact the manufacturer of your implantable
device for information about the risk of
disturbance.
X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and
electrotherapy
· Remove your hearing aid before X-ray, CT/
MR/PET scanning electrotherapy, surgery etc.
as your hearing aid may be damaged when
exposed to strong fields.
Heat and chemicals
· The hearing aid must never be exposed to
extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked car in
the sun.
· The hearing aid must not be dried in
microwave ovens or other ovens.
· The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray,
perfume, aftershave lotion, suntan lotion
and insect repellent can damage the hearing
aid. Always remove your hearing aid before
applying such products and allow time to dry
before use.
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