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Instruction Booklet for Hearing Care Professionals...
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Hassle-free hearing — no cleaning or maintenance required 100% invisible This booklet provides you with instructions on all aspects of Lyric2 fittings, from setting up your workspace to counseling your patients and troubleshooting fitting issues. The booklet is also available as download at www.lyricresourcecentre.com...
Lyric2. Medical imaging procedures, such as MRI scans, may cause injury to the ear or damage the hearing aid. Lyric2 Changes or modifications to the hearing aid that were must be removed prior to having an MRI scan because it not explicitly approved by Phonak are not permitted.
Device and SoundLync description Lyric2 SoundLync Removal loops Keychain housing Microphone protection Magnet “This side up” indication Removal tool Lateral seal Medial seal Receiver Signal processor Battery Microphone Insertion Handle Fitting range Lyric2 Avoid steeply sloping hearing losses with more than 30 dB / octave...
Patient journey Audiometry Obtaining patient history other hearing aid Short introduction to Lyric2 (benefits, fitting procedure, high-end device) Wax removal? Anatomy check other hearing aid Health check ENT Referral other hearing aid Lifestyle check Further medical clarification required? Lyric2 model...
Lyric2 work environment set-up instruction Please carefully follow the “instruction for use” enclosed in the packaging when assembling your microscope. To have an ergonomic and comfortable seating position Work effectively on patients’ ear Smallest possible space requirement ...
Getting started with the microscope Step 1 Adjusting eye distance à When examining the ear it is recommended to focus on the concha first. Gradually move the microscope forward to see a focused Important image of the ear canal. Work your way from the outside to the It is not necessary to have a sharp focus during this step! Before inside, finishing with a focused view of the tympanic membrane.
Lyric2 candidacy checklist Lyric Candidacy & Fitting Client Name: Date: To size and fit Lyric, the ear canal and the tympanic membrane must be clean and healthy. For any medical conditions/therapies present (Yes) in “Section 3. Medical History”, please note recommended action indicated in (green) to the right.
Request for Medical Clearance for Extended Wear Hearing Aid(s) Request for Medical Clearance for Extended Wear Hearing Aid(s) Date: Patient Name: Date of Birth: Your patient, , is interested in being fit with Lyric hearing aids (please see reverse side for description).
(candidacy pushed medially. checklist on page 12 for details). For Lyric2 refits, always ensure that the ear canal is healthy and Develop the “flight path“ during ear canal visualization prior free of cerumen and debris.
Introduction The depth collar and the connected sliding depth ring The Lyric2 insertion tool is used to insert Lyric2 sizers and devices are used to set the maximum insertion depth using the depth scale. Therefore the depth collar can be moved forward and in the ear canal.
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Sizi Thread the removal loops into the loading notch. To do so, position Release the sizer/device by pulling back the moving tension ring the sizer/device face down and guide the loops into the notch. completely. Remove the insertion tool. In Removal Once both loops are in place, slowly release the moving tension ...
XS-sizer. finger and the floor of the ear canal. If the XS-sizer is still too big, the ear is contraindicated for Lyric2 Insert length sizer until the soft tip touches the tympanic use. If the ear canal is too large, you will see gaps between the membrane, at which point you will feel or see the length sizer canal wall and sizer indicating that you should try a larger sizer.
The following instruction shows you how to apply glycerin during a sizing and device insertion appointment. For Lyric2 , the sizers are replicas of the devices. Therefore the lubrication is done the same way for sizers and devices. The frequency of lubrication depends on the number of insertions.
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Lyric2 is shipped in a dedicated shipping mode in an airsealed aluminum pouch. Please be aware that the only way to activate Lyric2 out of the shipping mode is to program the instrument using Phonak Target Software and the programming wand. The labels on the pouch and the device box include a serial number (eg.
Example sequences. Lyric2 is switched ON, VOL set to 2, MaxVol set to 4, patient wants to change volume from level 2 to 3. Toggle between ON and SLEEP-Mode If Lyric2 is ON, briefly holding the magnet close to the...
Do not push on Lyric2 when 1. Awareness removing it. Do not put Lyric2 back in the ear. The user 2. Annoyance guide (chapter 4.7) contains further information for the 3. Discomfort patient on removal.
Equipment cleaning and maintenance instruction Agents used to clean and disinfect or sterilize the The length sizer is for single use only and insertion tool and the specula must be non-irritating must not be cleaned. Use a new length sizer and chloride-free to ensure long life.
Troubleshooting flowcharts The following flowcharts help to troubleshoot the most common issues that might come up during or after a Lyric2 fitting: Lyric patient converting to Lyric2 Feedback Occlusion Migration Pain assessment Dead device...
Troubleshooting flowcharts Occlusion Occlusion (voice hollow, ear feels plugged or down in a barrel) Turn on Device Verify device is ON DONE device was OFF Already ON Resend program DONE Better wait for the acknowledging beep Still occluded Increase LFC DONE Better For less LF gain...
2. Medical treatment of ear if deemed necessary 7 days 3. Wait 10-14 days (or until ear is healed) Once ear is healthy If discomfort If NO Pain Verifiy size (refit) goes away or discomfort Still pain or discomfort Success Continue Lyric2 use Remove device and contraindicate...
Troubleshooting flowcharts Feedback Feedback (FB) Minor Otoscopy Major (only audible Check for undersizing (audible all the time) when triggered) (look for gaps in lateral seal) Reposition DONE HFB: Turn HF boost OFF Push in slightly (0.5 to 1 mm) or change DONE GONE GONE...
Troubleshooting flowcharts Dead device Dead device in ear (cannot hear amplification or beeps) Verify device is ON Turn on DONE Device was OFF Already ON Resend program DONE (wait for the acknowledging beep) Still dead Perform otoscopy (check for cerumen or water exposure) Remove device Perform listening check Refit...
Information and description of symbols With the CE symbol, Phonak AG confirms that this Phonak product – including accessories – meets the requirements of the XXXX Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code of the certified institutions that were consulted under the above-mentioned directive.
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Manufacturer Phonak AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH-8712 Stäfa Switzerland US Representative Phonak LLC 4520 Weaver Parkway US-Warrenville, IL 60555-3927 www.phonakpro.com 0459...
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