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END USER
NOD
is intended to be used in an outpatient physi-
otherapeutic or medical environment, so that the
medical staff can use the information detected by
the device to perform a diagnosis.
Type of users are specialized operators:
a)
Background: Minimum. Basic physics
b) Language Understanding: Basic English
c)
Experience: Minimum. Minimum training for
the use of the device
d) Eligible impairments:
•
40% maximum hearing reduction with 60%
residual hearing;
•
40% sight reduction with 60% residual sight
3.1 C
ONTRAINDICATIONS
NOD
has no contraindications when used jointly
with a smartphone or tablet, provided that all the
electrical devices connected to it and the power line
comply with safety rules and standards concerning
grounding and leakage currents.
3.2 S
IDE EFFECTS
The materials used for manufacturing all the parts
in contact with patient are biocompatible. Possible
slight cutaneous allergic reactions (e.g. skin red-
dening) are reduced to a minimum during short du-
ration of signal acquisitions. No significant side ef-
fects are known.
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