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INSERTION AND REMOVAL

Whether you wear Behind-the-Ear (BTE), In-the-Ear (ITE), In-the-Canal (ITC) or Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC) models, your hearing instruments are unique to you, and were made from impressions of your individual ears. They are designed to fit comfortably and to be easy to insert and remove. If for any reason they cause you discomfort, see your hearing professional. In many cases, minor fitting adjustments can be made in their office or clinic. Insert and remove your hearing aid according to the description for your particular model:

The Behind-The-Ear (BTE)

Before placing the BTE earmold into your ear, first make sure the battery is inserted properly and the battery door is securely closed.
To insert, hold the earmold on the outer side near the tubing with your thumb and forefinger. Gently insert the canal tip of the earmold into the ear canal. Then softly press the earmold into place with your fingertip.
Carefully place the instrument behind your ear with the earhook and earmold tubing wrapped over the top.
To remove, take the instrument out from behind your ear and gently pull the earmold outward. Pulling down on the ear lobe may help loosen the earmold as it is removed.

In-The-Ear Hearing Aids (ITE)

Before placing the ITE in your ear, first make sure the battery is inserted properly and the battery door is securely closed. If the instruments have a volume control, make sure they are in the "off" position.
To insert, hold the instrument between your thumb and forefinger with the volume control toward the top of your ear. The battery compartment should be facing away from your ear canal. Then gently insert the instrument into your ear.

Gently rotate the instrument until it's comfortably set inside the bowl of your ear. Pull your ear back slightly and press on the instrument to ensure it is firmly in place.
To remove, grasp the instrument with your thumb and forefinger, and gently rotate it as you pull outward. Never use the battery compartment door to pull the instrument out of your ear-it is not designed to withstand this pressure and may become damaged.

In-The-Canal Hearing Aids (ITC)

Before placing the ITC into your ear, first make sure the battery is inserted properly and the battery door is securely closed. If the instruments have a volume control, make sure they are in the "off" position.
To insert, hold the instrument between your thumb and forefinger with the volume control toward the top of your ear. The battery compartment should be facing away from your ear canal. Then gently insert the instrument into your ear canal.
There are two methods of removing the ITC from your ear. One way is by using your finger to gently massage the area behind your ear lobe. The soft pressure should work the instrument out of your ear. The other method is to reach into the ear with thumb and forefinger, and gently pull the instrument out.
Never use the battery compartment door to pull the instrument out of your ear-it is not designed to withstand this pressure and may become damaged.

Completely-In-the-Canal Hearing Aids (CIC)

Before placing the CIC into your ear, first make sure the battery is inserted properly and the battery door is securely closed.
To insert, hold the instrument with the insertion/removal line between your thumb and forefinger, and the microphone opening at the top of the instrument. Simply guide the instrument down into your ear canal until you feel resistance.
Let go of the insertion line, and push the instrument in until it is resting comfortably inside your canal. To ease insertion, you may wish to pull on your ear with your other hand as you push.
To remove, slowly and gently pull the insertion/removal line outward.
Never use the battery compartment door to pull the instrument out of your ear-it is not designed to withstand this pressure and may become damaged.