The recipient, or their caregiver, should, at a minimum, be
capable of changing the battery, connecting the earhook,
placing and removing the sound processor from their ear, and
placing and removing the headpiece from the implant site.
The hearing care professional should be trained in the use
and fitting of the cochlear implant system.
Intended Use Environment
The intended use environments of the Slim HP magnets
are healthcare and daily living environments. The Slim
Headpiece Magnets is designed to be worn daily during
the user's normal waking hours.
Compatibility
The Slim HP Magnets are compatible with the Slim HP,
Slim HP Mic, Slim HP AquaMic, and Slim HP Standard.
Operating Instructions
Magnets
It is important for the headpiece to have the correct
magnet strength and orientation to avoid discomfort or
retention issues. If deemed appropriate, the headpiece
magnet may be adjusted with a stronger or weaker
magnet, or different magnet orientation. If needed,
off-the-shelf solutions may be used to improve retention.
Magnet Strength
The seven different strengths of the Slim HP Magnets
offer different retention strength options.
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