Precautions: A hearing aid is a precision
electronic device and as such,it requires
the care in use and handling that you
would afford any fine piece of equipment.
The following precautions are not meant
to discourage normal use of your
hearing aid,but are suggested to insure
quality performance and long life from
your hearing aid.
Do not drop or throw your hearing aid,as
this may damage internal components.
Do not expose your hearing aid or batter-
ies to excessive heat,such as from stove
tops,hair dryers,heat lamps or your auto-
mobile rear shelf or glove compartment.
Do not immerse your hearing aid in water
or other liquids,or wear it while bathing,
showering or swimming. If your hearing
aid is to be stored for any length of time,
be sure to remove the battery and store
both in a cool,dry place.Your hearing aid
has been constructed from the finest
materials,using the latest engineering
technology;however, in rare instances,an
individual may exhibit signs of skin irrita-
tion,allergic reaction,or accelerated accu-
mulation of cerumen (earwax). If this
occurs,consult your physician.
Keep new and used batteries out of
reach of children and those with
diminished mental capacity.
Batteries, if consumed, can be harm-
ful. Consult your physician immedi-
ately and call the National Battery
Hotline collect (202) 625-3333.
Federal law permits an adult to pur-
chase hearing aids by mail. You may
either send a prescription or sign a
medical waiver.
Important Notice for Prospective
Hearing Aid Users: Good health prac-
tice 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 otolaryn-
gologists,otolotists or otorhinolaryngolo-
gists. The purpose of a medical evaluation
is to assure that all medically treatable
conditions that may affect hearing are
identified and treated before the hearing
aid is purchased.
Following the medical evaluation,the
physician will give you a written state-
ment that your hearing loss has been
medically evaluated and that you may be
considered a candidate for a hearing aid.
The physician will refer you to an audiolo-
gist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appro-
priate,for a hearing aid evaluation.The
audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will
conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess
your ability to hear with and without a
hearing aid.The hearing aid evaluation
will enable the audiologist or dispenser to
select and fit a hearing aid to your indi-
vidual needs.
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 pro-
grams 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.
