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User Guide for the Auria Harmony Sound Processor 25

• Avoid contact between your processor/cable/headpiece and metal surfaces

before you touch the metal surface with your hand. This is particularly important

on the playground where high levels of static electricity can be easily generated,

and extreme electrostatic discharge events can occur between a headpiece or

processor and the metal that supports the playground equipment. A plastic

tubular slide, for example, will quickly charge a child who then often immediately

runs to a metal support structure such as a ladder. If at all possible, teach

children who wear cochlear implant systems to touch with hands ﬁ rst.

• Carefully exit motor vehicles, particularly in dry, cold weather. Try to avoid

contact between processor system components and any vehicle metal as

you exit.

• When possible, remove your external equipment prior to removing sweaters.

• The screens of televisions and computer monitors are highly charged. Contact

is a problem for two reasons: First, the charge on screens can cause sparks.

Second, brushing or touching a screen can transfer a charge that will then

discharge when you come in contact with another object or person. Do not

touch TV or computer screens.

• Use fabric softener when washing clothes and bedding, this will reduce the

likelihood of charge generation. If you strip a bed while wearing a processor

system, please remember to use your hands to safely reduce any charge

buildup you may have acquired.

REMEMBER: Touch with hands ﬁ rst!

Airport Security Metal Detectors

Metal detectors and security scanners will not damage your implant. However, the

implant system may activate the detector alarm as you pass through a security

metal detector. Remember to carry your Patient Identiﬁ cation Card with you at all

times. You might also hear a distorted sound caused by the magnetic ﬁ eld around

the security scanner door or handheld screening wand. Turning down the volume

on your processor before passing through security screening will ensure that those

sounds, if they occur, are not too loud or uncomfortable.

X-ray Machines

X-ray machines will not damage the implant but may damage the internal processor

microphone or the T-Mic. Avoid placing these items in cargo luggage or carry-on

luggage that are screened with x-rays. During airport security screening, the

processor/T-Mic should either be worn through the metal detector or be examined

by hand.

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