Symbols used in this document Note: Important information or advice. Tip: Time saving hint. Caution: Special care to be taken to ensure safety and effectiveness. Could cause damage to equipment. Warning: Potential safety hazards and serious adverse reactions. Could cause harm to person.
Intended patient population ��������������������������������������� Benefits ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Intended users �������������������������������������������������������������� Use ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Connect the coil ������������������������������������������������������������� Wear ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Wear your sound processor ���������������������������������������� People with CI600 Series implants ��������������������������� Attach a SoftWear pad ������������������������������������������������� Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
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Labelling symbols �������������������������������������������������������� Serious incidents ���������������������������������������������������������� What is a serious incident? ���������������������������������������� Reporting a serious incident ������������������������������������� Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ����������������������� Environmental protection ������������������������������������������ Equipment classification ��������������������������������������������� Legal statement ����������������������������������������������������������� Trademark legal notice ����������������������������������������������� Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
Refer to the sound processor user guide relating to the use of the processing unit, batteries and other devices. Please also refer to your Important Information document for essential advice that applies to Cochlear implant systems. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
Available in two cable lengths (6 and 8 cm). Available in six colours (black, grey, silver, sand, brown, white). Compatible accessories ꞏ Cochlear SoftWear™ pad ꞏ Cochlear Coil Spacer ꞏ Cochlear Magnet ꞏ Cochlear Magnet Reverse Polarity Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
Cochlear Magnet The magnet is intended to align and hold the coil or Cochlear Magnet Reverse processing unit to a hearing Polarity implant. (all strengths, types and colours) Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
Introduction Indications Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil is indicated for a recipient with a compatible Cochlear Nucleus® implant, a compatible Nucleus processing unit and compatible Cochlear magnet. Compatible Cochlear Nucleus implants are: ꞏ CI600 Series Implants : CI612, CI622, CI624, CI632 ꞏ...
Introduction Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil (5(I)) The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil (5(I)) is indicated for a recipient with a compatible Cochlear Nucleus implant, a compatible Nucleus processing unit and compatible Cochlear magnet. Compatible Cochlear Nucleus implants are: ꞏ...
Introduction Contraindications Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil is not indicated for use with hearing implants or processing units other than those listed in Indications. The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil is not indicated for use with Cochlear Magnet strength 5(I).
Introduction Cochlear Magnet The Cochlear Magnet is not indicated for use with the Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil (5(I)) or Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil (5(I)). Cochlear Magnet Reverse Polarity The Cochlear Magnet Reverse Polarity is not indicated for use with Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil (5(I)) or Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil (5(I)).
Better understanding of speech in noise. ꞏ Increased satisfaction based on hearing capabilities. Intended users Intended users of the Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline and Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline (5(I)) coils are: ꞏ Recipients of a compatible Cochlear Nucleus implant. ꞏ...
Do not twist� Note: Do not use standard magnets with the Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil (5(I)) – only use the Cochlear Magnet strength 5(I) with the Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil (5(I)). Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
2� Move the coil sideways and onto your implant. Indicator lights What it means Sound processor flashes while coil is off (or connected Flash of orange every second to the wrong implant). Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
Rotate the coil slightly in both directions (clockwise and anti-clockwise). 3� When you feel a strong pull, place the coil on the implant. 4� Rotate the coil to a comfortable position for wearing. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
The SoftWear pad may affect your sound processor’s • performance. If you notice any change, contact your clinician. • Do not use the SoftWear pad with a Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+ Coil or the Cochlear Coil Spacer. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
Do not twist the coil cable when you pull it out of the processing unit. 2� Push the new coil cable into the processing unit until it clicks into place. Do not twist. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
Reverse Polarity, use it as described here for a normal magnet. The Cochlear Magnet strength 5(I) is compatible with Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil (5(I)) only. 1� With finger grips facing up, unscrew the magnet anticlockwise. 2� Remove the magnet. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
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Tip: The tamper-resistant lock marker aligns with the cable when locked For Cochlear Magnet strength 5(I) only. 5� Align the cover on the magnet and press until you feel a click. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
If you have any problem with comfort, that is not helped by changing the SoftWear pad, contact your clinician. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
5� If you use the Nucleus Smart App, turn up the volume or sensitivity. 6� Try a different program. 7� Change the batteries. 8� If the problem continues, contact your clinician. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
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If you are using a retention aid, such as a headband, this may be placing pressure on your sound processor. Adjust your retention aid, or try a different aid. 4� If the problem continues, contact your clinician. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
When not in use, keep small parts, and combinations of small parts, out of reach from children. If small parts are swallowed or inhaled, seek immediate medical attention. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil (5(I)) coil – only use the Cochlear Magnet strength 5(I) magnet with the Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil (5(I)). Note: If you want to use your sound processor around water, ask your clinician about the Cochlear Nucleus 8 Aqua+. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
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(e.g. when putting on clothes over your head, or getting out of a car), before the Cochlear implant system touches any object or person, you should touch something conductive such as a metal door handle. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
(such as the Wireless Programming Pod) are MR Unsafe. Full MRI safety information is available at www.cochlear.com/warnings or by calling your regional Cochlear office (contact numbers available at the end of this document). Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
Typical values. The weight is measured with a medium earhook and cable. The weight does not include coil magnet. Item Weight Depth Diameter Cochlear 3.9 g 6.4 mm 30.7 mm Nucleus 8 Slimline Coil Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
+40.0° C (+104° F). Summary of safety and clinical performance A summary of the safety and clinical performance of the Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline coils can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/tools/eudamed. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
Specific warnings or precautions associated with the device, which are not otherwise found on the label Manufacturer Compatible sound processors Compatible implants Authorised representative in the European Community Unique Device Identification Medical Device Catalogue number Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
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Other information Batch code Date of manufacture Temperature limits CE registration mark with notified body number By prescription Recyclable material Dispose of electrical components in accordance with your local regulations Type B applied part Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
People within the European Union should also report all serious incidents to: ꞏ Your National Competent Authority http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/medical-devices/ contacts_en People within Australia should also report all serious incidents ꞏ Therapeutic Goods Administration https://www.tga.gov.au Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol: Environmental protection Your Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline coil contains electronic components subject to the Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment. Help protect the environment by not disposing of your coil with your unsorted household waste.
NRT, Nucleus, Osia, Outcome Focused Fitting, Off-Stylet, Piezo Power, Profile, Slimline, SmartSound, Softip, SoundArc, True Wireless, the elliptical logo, Vistafix, Whisper, WindShield and Xidium are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the Cochlear group of companies. Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline Coils User Guide...
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