Cochlear Baha BP100 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 10

Care of abutment and sound
processor
Daily and weekly tasks are required to care for
your abutment and sound processor properly.
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Cleaning the abutment
Skin debris or other dirt in the abutment can affect
the sound quality and lead to damage of your sound
processor. Therefore it is very important to clean the
abutment area thoroughly. Use the soft abutment
cleaning brush provided in your Cochlear Baha BP100 kit
for cleaning.
Should you experience persistent irritation, soreness
or other signs of inflammation around the abutment,
contact your doctor or hearing care professional.
Daily care
Clean the area around the abutment daily to avoid
the build up of debris. Bathing or showering is a great
opportunity to do this. Use plenty of mild soap and
warm water.
Brush on the side of the abutment rather than directly
on your skin. Your focus should be to remove crust and
debris from around the base of the abutment rather than
brushing your skin. Clean your soft brush with mild soap
and water after caring for your abutment.
Note: During the first few weeks after dressing
removal, cleaning with the soft brush may feel
a little rough. Use an alcohol free baby wipe
(or similar) until your skin becomes less sensitive
and you can use the brush comfortably.
Once your abutment is clean, gently dry the area
with a clean towel or tissue. Remove any hair that
may have wrapped around the abutment. If you use
a hair dryer avoid overheating the abutment area.
Note: Ask a friend or relative to help you clean
the abutment. You can also use a hand mirror
or pictures from a digital camera to view the
abutment area from all angles to make sure it
gets cleaned properly.
Note: The abutment cleaning brushes should
be changed at regular intervals. Cochlear
recommends every 3 months.
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