Cochlear Baha SoundArc Manual de usuario

FITTING QUICK GUIDE

Cochlear™Baha®SoundArc

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Baha SoftWear™Pad

Size S, M, L or XL

Connector disc

Soft tip

Fitting the Baha SoundArc

The Cochlear™Baha®SoundArc is a non-surgical bone conduction device;

it is designed to sit above the ears and be worn behind the head, with the

Baha sound processor attached to the Connector disc just behind the ear.

• Suitable for conductive, mixed hearing loss

and single-sided sensorineural deafness

• Available in four sizes (S, M, L, XL)

• Bilateral through additional Connector disc

2 3

The Baha SoundArc should be placed just above the ears

and follow the contours of the head.

1Before fitting, slide the Connector disc on to the back end of the

soft tip. Always attach a Baha SoftWear Pad on to the Connector

disc(s).

2The Connector disc is the primary point of contact. Always

ensure that the entire area of the Connector disc sits flush against

the skin on the head above and behind the ear; it should not

wobble. It may be necessary to move or part the hair.

The Connector disc should not be placed too close to the ear as

the sound processor may feedback.

3The entire soft tip should rest slightly in front of the ear

and feel comfortable on both sides.

4Ensure the Baha SoundArc is optimally fit on the patient’s

head prior to programming the sound processor using

Baha Fitting Software.

5Fit the Baha SoundArc with any accessories (glasses, hats or

other headworn accessory) in place, so that they can be removed

without affecting the position of the Baha SoundArc.

If the Baha SoundArc is used as a demo tool, clean it thoroughly with alcohol wipes between users and replace the Baha SoftWear Pad.

Ensuring the best experience

The Baha SoundArc should sit comfortably. To achieve good retention, a comfortable ﬁt and good Connector

disc contact adjustment may be necessary. This may require you to ﬁrmly bend the Baha SoundArc.

If the Baha SoundArc falls backward, is not well retained or there is a gap at the back of the head

xBend open at point A and inwards at B. Fit on patient head

and check placement of Connector disc and location of soft tips.

If the soft tips are too far forward: change to a smaller size.

If the soft tips are too far back: change to a larger size.

Counsel the patient

xHave the patient practice taking the Baha SoundArc on and off.

xCounsel the patient on proper placement of the Connector disc.

xInstruct the patient on how to adjust and bend the Baha SoundArc.

xTell the patient to gradually increase wearing time over the first few days.

FITTING QUICK GUIDE

Cochlear™Baha®SoundArc

Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions AB

Konstruktionsvägen 14, 435 33 Mölnlycke, Sweden

Tel: +46 31 792 44 00 Fax: +46 31 792 46 95

www.cochlear.com

Baha, Baha SoftWear, Cochlear, Hear now. And always and the elliptical logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks

Baha Fitting Software

In the BC select screen

• Age: Always choose the adult setting even when fitting a child.

This activates “auto directionality” and “position compensation”

which are deactivated in child Softband fittings. Proceed according

to the normal fitting procedure of the Baha sound processor.

• Bilateral: On or off as applicable.

• Indication as applicable.

D1110422-3

• Connection: Choose Softband, Fitting.

• Make sure to run the Feedback Analyser.

• Proceed with the fitting according to the normal fitting

procedure for a Baha sound processor.

• Confirm that the sound quality is good for the patient

and if not, fine tune.

Adjustment recommendations

If the patient feels discomfort

Slight itching or “pull” from the soft tips may occur due to the silicone material being in contact

with hair and/or skin. This is normal, and should decrease with time.

• Overall discomfort: bend open at point C,

check placement of Connector disc.

• Discomfort felt at temple: bend at point A or B,

ensuring Connector disc remains flush with skin. Consider changing to

a larger size or adding second Connector disc on opposite side.

• Skin irritation/rash: discontinue use

and investigate possibility of silicone allergy.

Poor sound quality or feedback

• If patient reports sound is too soft: adjust location of Connector disc to sit flush against the skin on the head above and

behind the ear. For some patients, a slightly higher placement of the Connector disc can improve sound transmission.

• If feedback occurs: check that the sound processor does not touch the ear and that the Connector disc does not wobble.

Perform a Feedback Analyser measurement and counsel the patient on proper placement.

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