Clarion Platinum Sound Processor - Manual (Page 36)

Caring for Your Cochlear Implant System 31
connector. Care should be taken to avoid the following:
!" Dropping the Processor.
!" Leaving the Processor any place where it can come in contact
with water or moisture. Remember to remove the Processor and
headpiece when bathing, showering, or swimming
!" Exposing the Processor to extreme temperatures (below 32#
Fahrenheit [0 # Celsius] or above 115# Fahrenheit [45# Celsius]).
!" Static electricity has the potential of damaging the electrical
components of the Processor. Care should be taken to avoid
situations in which static electricity is commonly created such as
when pulling on and off clothes or walking across a wool rug. If
static electricity is present, patients should touch something
conductive (e.g., a metal object) prior to handling the external
equipment or before their cochlear implant system contacts
another person or object. Children should remove their headpiece
and Processor before engaging in activities that commonly create
static electricity, such as playing on plastic play equipment.
While the Processor has been built to be as sturdy as possible, it
should be treated with gentle care and attention. Additionally, you
should check your cable regularly (every week or so) to see if it is
frayed or damaged. If your cable appears to be damaged, it should
be replaced.
Implant Protection
The implant is capable of withstanding the effects of running,
exercise and normal activity. Regardless of the activity, precautions
must be taken in order to avoid a blow to the head, which could
result in damage to the implanted device resulting in device failure.
WARNING: When engaging in physical activities that include the
possibility of trauma or impact, extra precautions should be taken,
such as using a protective helmet, to reduce the risk of damage to the
implant. Contact sports in which blows to the head or impact at the
implant site are likely to occur should be avoided. If it is suspected
that the device has been damaged, call your audiologist.