Inserting/Removing Hearing Instruments - ReSound CIC User Manual

Inserting/Removing hearing instruments

Insertion (CIC, mini-canal, ITC, and ITE)
1. Hold the hearing instrument between your thumb and index finger, either
above and below or on the sides.
2. Place the sound outlet portion into your ear canal. Turn the top part of the
hearing instrument gently backwards and forwards so that it tucks behind
the fold of skin above your ear canal.
3. Insert the hearing instrument into your ear canal. Opening and closing
your mouth may ease insertion.
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Insertion (remote microphone)
1. Hold the hearing instrument between your thumb and index finger, either
above and below or on the sides.
2. Place the sound outlet portion into your ear canal. Turn the top part of the
earmould gently backwards and forwards so that it tucks behind the fold
of skin above your ear canal.
3. Insert the hearing instrument into your ear canal. Opening and closing
your mouth may ease insertion.
4. Gently push the microphone into the creased area of the ear that is located
above the microphone entrance, and make sure the tubing is in place.
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