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General warnings
Fatality hazards and risk of
swallowing Lithium-ion batteries or
placing them in the ear or nose
Never swallow Lithium-ion batteries. Do
not place them in the ear or the nose as
this may lead to serious injury or death
in as little as two hours. This can be
due to chemical burn, which can cause
permanent damage to the nose or ear
or potentially lead to perforation of the
inner organs. If a Lithium-ion battery is
swallowed or placed in the ear or nose,
seek emergency medical treatment
immediately.
Keep the batteries in the original
packaging until use. Dispose of used
batteries immediately.
If a battery or hearing aid is swallowed,
see a doctor immediately and contact
the National Poison Center at
1-800-222-1222 or National Battery
Ingestion Hotline at 1-800-498-8666.
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Rechargeable battery
Do not attempt to open the hearing aid,
as it may damage the battery.
Never attempt to replace the battery. If
battery replacement is needed, return
your device to the supplier. The service
guarantee is void if there are signs of
tampering.
In case of battery leakage, do not wear
or carry your hearing aids, as it may
cause skin irritation due to acids leaking
from the battery.
If your skin has been in contact with the
leaked battery acids, use a wet cloth to
wipe it off and ensure no acid is left on
your skin. If you experience skin irrita-
tion, consult your doctor.
For further handling instructions of
your hearing aids consult your hearing
care professional.
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