Cochlear Nucleus 8 User manual

Cochlear™Nucleus®8

Sound Processor

User Guide

CP1110

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equipment.

Warning: Potential safety hazards and serious

adverse reactions. Could cause harm to person.

Nucleus 8 Sound Processor User Guide 1

Contents

Symbols used in this document��ii

About this guide �� 4

Nucleus 8 Sound Processor ��5

Introduction �� 6

Intended purpose ��6

Indications ��9

Contraindications��12

Intended patient population��14

Benets��14

Intended users ��14

Power �� 15

Batteries ��15

Battery life ��16

Lock the battery module to the processing unit ��17

Lock the disposable battery module cover��18

Replace the battery module��19

Charge rechargeable batteries�� 23

Use the Y Battery Charger�� 25

Use the USB Battery Charger�� 27

Contents

2Nucleus 8 Sound Processor User Guide

Use��29

Connect the coil�� 29

Pair with remote devices �� 29

Nucleus Smart App �� 31

Control options�� 31

Lock the control button �� 32

Turn on and o �� 32

Change program �� 34

Change volume and sensitivity�� 34

Telecoil �� 35

Wireless accessories�� 36

Use monitor earphones �� 38

Use Phonak’s Roger™ 20 ��41

Wear ��42

Wear your sound processor �� 42

People with two implants �� 43

People with CI600 Series implants�� 43

Personalise your sound processor�� 44

Change earhooks �� 46

Retention accessories �� 47

Attach a SoftWear pad �� 58

Sport and exercise �� 59

Travel��61

Flight mode �� 62

Contents

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Care ��63

Regular care�� 63

Battery charger care �� 65

Headband care �� 65

Storage�� 66

Water, sand and dirt �� 67

Change microphone cover �� 69

Change the coil�� 71

Change the coil magnet �� 72

Lights and beeps ��73

Lights �� 73

Beeps�� 76

Troubleshoot��79

Sound processor �� 79

Battery�� 86

Cautions��89

Warnings��90

For parents and carers�� 90

Sound processor and parts �� 91

Batteries �� 94

Medical treatments �� 96

Other information ��99

4Nucleus 8 Sound Processor User Guide

About this guide

This guide is intended for hearing implant recipients and their

carers using the Cochlear™ Nucleus®8 Sound Processor and

accessories. This guide can also be used as a reference by

hearing care professionals.

People with certain types of hearing loss can wear the sound

processor in Hybrid™ mode by adding an acoustic component

which sends amplied acoustic sound into the ear canal. For

information about the Hybrid mode including indications and

contraindications, refer to the Hybrid User Guide for Nucleus 8

System and Nucleus 7 System.

Note

•Refer to the relevant sections for cautions and warnings

relating to the use of the Nucleus 8 processing unit (Model

number: CP1110), batteries and other devices.

•Please also refer to your Important Information document for

essential advice that applies to Cochlear implant systems.

About this guide

Nucleus 8 Sound Processor User Guide 5

Nucleus 8 Sound Processor

1� Microphones

2� Coil

3� Magnet

4� Coil cable

5� Processing unit

6� Battery module

7� Serial number

8� Control button

9� Earhook

10� Indicator light

Warning: Sound processors and related accessories contain small

parts that alone or in combination may pose a hazard of

inhalation, choking or ingestion. Swallowing or inhaling small

parts can cause severe or fatal injuries. Use the tamper-resistant

locks to keep small parts attached to the processing unit where

available, including parts that t between the processing unit and

battery module. Always supervise children under 3 years of age

and others who may be at risk of inhalation, choking or ingestion

of small parts when they use the sound processor and related

accessories. When not in use, keep small parts, and combinations

of small parts, out of reach from children. If small parts are

swallowed or inhaled, seek immediate medical attention.

6Nucleus 8 Sound Processor User Guide

Introduction

Intended purpose

The following devices work together as part of the hearing

implant system:

Device Intended purpose

Nucleus 8 Processing Unit

(Model number: CP1110)

The processing unit is intended

to be used in combination with

other devices as part of a

hearing implant system to

provide hearing sensation. The

processing unit converts sounds

into electrical signals, which it

sends, via a coil, to an implant.

The processing unit also

provides power to the implant.

When used in combination with

an audio receiver, the sound

processor also delivers sound to

the ear canal in recipients with

residual hearing.

Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline™

Coil, Cochlear Nucleus 8 Slimline

Coil (5(I)), Cochlear Nucleus 8

Aqua+ Coil, Cochlear Nucleus 8

Aqua+ Coil (5(I))

The coil is intended to be used in

combination with other devices

as part of a hearing implant

system to supply electrical

signals and power between a

processing unit and a hearing

implant.

Introduction

Nucleus 8 Sound Processor User Guide 7

Device Intended purpose

Cochlear Magnet, Cochlear

Magnet Reverse Polarity

(all strengths, types and colours)

The magnet is intended to align

and hold the coil or processing

unit to a hearing implant

Retention accessories:

ꞏCochlear Earhook

ꞏCochlear Tamper-resistant

Earhook

ꞏCochlear Nucleus 7

Headband

ꞏCochlear Hugt™ (all sizes)

ꞏCochlear Koala Clip

ꞏCochlear Snugt (all sizes)

ꞏCochlear Hybrid Earhook

Adaptor

The retention accessories are

intended to be used to assist

with wearing the sound

processor as part of a hearing

implant system.

Coil spacer The Coil Spacer increases the

spacing between the external

coil and the coil of the implant.

Cochlear SoftWear™ Pad The SoftWear Pad provides a

cushioned surface to the surface

of the coil.

8Nucleus 8 Sound Processor User Guide

Introduction

Device Intended purpose

Cochlear Power Extend

Rechargeable Battery Module,

Cochlear Compact Rechargeable

Battery Module, Cochlear

Battery Holder, Cochlear Battery

Cover

The battery is intended to supply

power to a processing unit as

part of a hearing implant system

Cochlear USB Charger, Cochlear

Y Charger

The battery charger is used to

charge the rechargeable battery

module of the sound processor.

Cochlear Monitor Earphone

Adaptor with earphones

The monitor earphone adaptor

is intended to provide a hearing

person with the ability to check if

a processing unit is working by

sending audio signals from the

processing unit to earphones.

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