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MED-EL - Model ADHEAR - Audio Processor & Adhesive Adapter
ADHEAR is a revolutionary bone conduction system which fills an unmet need in the field of non-surgical bone conduction hearing solutions. With its unique concept, ADHEAR provides a viable solution for people suffering from conductive hearing loss or single-sided deafness, offering them a life full of sound. Some candidates with these types of hearing loss are unable to receive a bone conduction implant. Until now, these candidates could only receive a system which transmitted sound by applying high amounts of pressure on to the skin.
ADHEAR, however, allows for effective sound transmission with no need for high skin pressure, offering a comfortable wearing option which is aesthetically pleasing too. The ADHEAR System consists of an adhesive adapter, which is fixed onto the hairless area behind the ear, and an audio processor, which is simply clicked onto the adhesive adapter. The audio processor picks up sound waves, converts them into vibrations and transfers them on to the skull via the adhesive adapter. The bone conducts the vibrations to the inner ear where they are perceived as sound.
Follow these basic yet important care instructions to maintain your ADHEAR system.
Cleaning
The housing may be cleaned on the outside with soft baby wipes. Do not clean the housing in or under water, to prevent water from entering the audio processor. The coupling plate should be cleaned weekly with the cleaning brush provided to remove dirt from inside the circular coupling plate groove. The gap between the housing and the coupling plate should also be cleaned with the cleaning brush.
Storage
When not in use, the device should be kept in the case provided. You can remove the battery from the audio processor to extend battery life. You should always remove the battery if you do not use the audio processor for a longer period of time to avoid battery leakage and possible damage to the audio processor.
Store the adhesive adapters in a dry place at room temperature.
Drying
If you live in a humid climate or perspire heavily, the audio processor should be placed in a drying container (sold separately) instead of in the case when it is not being worn.