Life with a cochlear implant

Communication

In today’s world, communicating long distance is perhaps just as important as communicating face-to-face. Whether it’s taking a phone call, video chatting or watching TV, connecting to today’s digital world is an important part of living and enjoying life. The connectivity solutions by Oticon Medical - a series of devices -  let you wirelessly stream sound to your Neuro 2 sound processor. The result gives you access to a wide range of audio.

On flights

When travelling by plane, the US Federal Aviation Administration recommends that you leave the external part of your implant system switched on, even during take-off and landing. If you decide to switch it off, always inform the crew so they are aware if they need your attention. If you use a connectivity system (either Bluetooth or wifi system), this should be switched off during take-off and landing. Remember your implant identification card whenever you travel. 

Security gates

Security gates (eg. at airports or shopping centres) produce an electromagnetic field and passing through them or close to them with a cochlear implant may trigger the detector alarm or distort the sound received. It is therefore recommended that you switch off your sound processor and show your implant identification card to the security officers.

Playing sports

You can take part in sports with your cochlear implant, but you may need to take some precautions. As a general rule, remember to keep your sound processor dry and free of any sand or dust, and be sure to avoid any direct impact affecting the implant area. Your implantation centre can provide you with more specific instructions. In the first few weeks after your implantation, you should be especially careful. 

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Medical examinations

Certain medical procedures such as MRI or CT scans, X-rays or even ultrasound require special care. You should always remove your sound processor before medical examinations. For any questions, please contact mri.ci@oticonmedical.com.  

Extreme conditions

Your sound processor contains electronic components, which need to be protected against extreme conditions. The Ingress Protection (IP) Index is the best-known ranking for assessing a device’s protection against water and dust. The Neuro 2 sound processor has set new standards in the CI industry as the first sound processor to achieve the highest IP 68 ranking – without needing extra accessories. 
* When bathing or taking a shower, always use the swim kit for full protection, or remove your sound processor.