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No hearing aid can restore normal hearing, and not everyone will benefit equally. Please read this manual in its entirety before using your MDHearingAid PRO ®...
The MDHearingAid Story ® The MDHearingAid® was invented by a board-certified Ear, Nose, & Throat physician in Chicago, IL. He would encounter patients in his daily practice who would benefit from hearing aids, but many simply couldn’t afford the thousands of dollars often needed to pay for them. As a physician, he knew the effects of untreated hearing loss: depression, social isolation, anxiety, and symptoms consistent with Alzheimer’s dementia.
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He then created the MDHearingAid PRO to exact technical specifications, so ® that the range of sounds associated with the human voice would be amplified, without overly amplifying background sounds. The MDHearingAid PRO hearing aid has been rigorously tested by leaders ®...
Hearing Aid Diagram & Assembly Ear Hook Volume Dial Power & Channel Switch Battery Compartment...
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Your hearing aid comes with clear tubing that connects from the ear hook to your ear canal. Also, there are various sizes You will NEED of ear plugs designed to fit most adult ears. TO CUT the long tubing to the correct length for your ear as described below.
Placing the Hearing Aid in Your Ear Choose the appropriate size of ear plug for your ear so that the fit is snug. If the fit is loose, you may hear a whistling noise when the hearing aid is on. Also, make sure that the plug does not slip off easily, or it could become dislodged in your ear canal.
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NOTICE the Consult a local Audiologist or Hearing Aid Dispenser for a earhook rests on custom earmold to attach the MDHearingAid PRO hearing ® the FRONT and aid. Alternatively, you can contact MDHearingAid Customer TOP of the ear.
Changing the Battery You will need to insert a new battery to start using your hearing aid. Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab. Do not use batteries on which there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted substance as this can block the battery airholes.
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When removing an exhausted battery, make sure to hold the hearing aid over a table, and turn the hearing aid over. The battery will fall out. Recommended Battery Type The MDHearingAid PRO uses size 13 / 13A zinc-air batteries. Please note ®...
Turning the Hearing Aid On “O” indicates the hearing aid is powered off “N” normal amplification of low, mid, and high frequencies. Use this setting if you have hearing loss in all frequencies (“flat” loss). “H” amplification of predominantly mid and high frequencies, with less amplification of low frequencies and reduction of background noise.
Getting the Most from Your Hearing Aid Your satisfaction with hearing aids depends on the type and degree of your hearing loss and your expectations. No hearing aid can restore the normal hearing of our youth, including those costing thousands of dollars. However, you can maximize the return on your investment by understanding the 3 keys of hearing aid happiness: Patience...
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Getting the Most from Your Hearing Aid (cont’d) Patience A new hearing aid can be a big adjustment. Your brain has to relearn how to hear and listen—in many cases to sounds it hasn’t processed in years. The amazing thing is that it still can—all these years later but it takes time and practice.
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• If you are a new to hearing aids, be aware that there will be sounds that you may not have heard in a long time. You will be able to tune out background noise in a short period of time. •...
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Getting the Most from Your Hearing Aid (cont’d) Balance We are born with 2 ears for a reason. It is best to maintain balance in treating hearing loss. If you have hearing loss in both ears, medical studies have shown that you will get far greater satisfaction and the BEST results by wearing 2 hearing aids for the following reasons:...
8. Less tinnitus (ringing) in the ears when wearing 2 hearing aids 9. An overall improved quality of life when wearing 2 aids as compared to people wearing only one If you have hearing loss in both ears, but only ordered 1 aid, we strongly encourage you to try one aid in each ear.
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Getting the Most from Your Hearing Aid (cont’d) • It can take time for a hearing aid to feel comfortable. Try wearing it for 30- 60 minutes a day at the beginning and gradually extend the time that you wear the hearing aids. •...
Using the Telephone If your hearing aid whistles while using the telephone, try various positions with the telephone receiver, until you discover the arrangement that works best for you. 1. Use the phone with your hearing aids in the regular “on” position. 2.
Maintenance & Care Follow these suggestions to keep the hearing aid performing optimally: • Clean your hearing aid daily with a tissue or soft cloth. Do not use water, alcohol, or other liquid agent to clean the hearing aid as it may damage it. •...
Replacement of Tubes & Domes For OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, the hearing aid tubing and domes should be replaced every 3-6 months: • Over time, hearing aid tubing and domes may become stiff and discolored. • Replacing tubes and domes regularly keeps your hearing aids sounding and feeling like new.
Optional Accessories Open-fit / Thin Tubing Kit for MDHearingAid ® • Thin Tubing gives the wearer a modern, nearly invisible profile. Open-fit domes feature tiny vent holes which allow natural sound to enter the ear. • Reduces the plugged up feeling of always having something in your ear. www.mdhearingaid.com/accessories •...
In Case of Malfunction Should your hearing aid not function properly, try the following: • Make sure the hearing aid is switched on. • Disconnect the tubing from the ear hook and check for moisture in the tubing. • Check that the ear plug or tubing is not blocked by earwax. Use the included brush, and also try to blow air through the ear tubing.
Troubleshooting 1. Instrument makes a whistling sound • Whistling (feedback) occurs when • Make sure you cut the tubing to amplified sound returns to the the proper length. If the tubing is microphone and is reamplfied. too long, it may cause the tips to Most hearing aids (even ones become dislodged from the ear costing thousands of dollars) will...
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• Check for any cracks in the • Lower the volume if it is set too high. tubing or the earhook. For optimal • Clean any wax that may be performance, the hearing aid interfering with the hearing aid. domes should be changed every 3-6 months.
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3. Sound is distorted or intermittent • Flick on/off switch back and forth, • Lower the volume. in case dust or lint has collected in • Replace the battery with a the controls. fresh one. • Check the battery contacts to be •...
Warranty & Repair The MDHearingAid is covered against defects in materials and workmanship ® for 90 days from date you receive your order. If at our examination it is determined that the unit failed to work due to parts, materials or workmanship we will repair or replace it for free.
(even the most expensive ones).The vast majority of our customers find that once they get used to the MDHearingAid PRO , it performs as well as hearing aids costing hundreds ®...
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If after 21 days of using the MDHearingAid PRO , you are still not satisfied, ® please contact us for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For fastest service, please email support@mdhearingaid.com. Alternatively, you may call 888-670-4327 ext. 2. You will receive a full refund of your purchase price less shipping costs (or as directed on the site you made the purchase).
Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions: •...
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Stop using the MDHearingAid and consult a physician if: ® • Hearing in one or both ears • Your ear becomes occluded with worsens. excessive ear wax. • Hearing does not improve while • You develop an infection of your using the MDHearingAid ear or ear canal.
Important Notice for Prospective Users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists.
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If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.
Notice of Cancellation YOU MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, WITHOUT ANY PENALTY OR OBLIGATION, WITHIN 45 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. IF YOU CANCEL, ANY PROPERTY TRADED IN, ANY PAYMENTS MADE BY YOU UNDER THE CONTRACT OR SALE LESS ANY NONREFUNDABLE RESTOCKING FEE, AND ANY NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT EXECUTED BY YOU WILL BE RETURNED WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT BY THE SELLER OF YOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE AND ALL...
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