Troubleshoot; Equipment Required; Troubleshooting Procedure - Cochlear Nucleus 7 Hybrid Mode Professionals Manual

Troubleshoot

This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for the Hybrid system, only for clinician-
oriented tasks.
For product-specific troubleshooting, see:
• the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor User Guide
• the Nucleus 7 Hybrid User Guide
• the Custom Sound ® Software User Guide or the online help.

Equipment required

Check regularly that the items listed below are in good repair and well stocked. Have
plenty of spare parts – especially receivers, domes, earhooks and wax filters.
• Nucleus 7 Hybrid Fitting Kit
• Cochlear EAC200 Series Stetoclip
• Cleaning set, wax loop, tissues
• Replacement ProWax filters
• Vent cleaner
• Cochlear EAC200 Series Screwdriver.

Troubleshooting procedure

1. Interview the recipient.
2. Take an otoscopic examination and ensure there is no wax blockage in the ear canal.
3. Inspect the sound processor thoroughly.
4. Ensure that thresholds have not changed by repeating pure tone audiometry. Identify
any middle ear issues with Otoscopy and Tympanometry.
5. Refer to the following table for suggested solutions.
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