How to look after your Baha^®

Your Baha® System is a sophisticated bone conduction hearing system full of delicate microelectronic components. You need to take care of it - and yourself.

The rewards will be well worth the effort. With a Baha System you'll be able to hear and communicate with ease.

Read the guide below to learn easy to follow Baha care tips.

Daily cleaning of abutment and implant

After the first few weeks, do the following each day in the bath or shower, using mild soap and plenty of warm water:

• Clean the outside of the abutment with the soft abutment cleaning brush provided.
• Aim the bristles at the side of the abutment, and remove any debris that might have built up around the base.
• Once you get out of the shower or bath, use a strip of alcohol-free wet wipe to make sure all debris is removed.

Weekly cleaning of abutment and implant

• Clean the inside of the abutment with the abutment cleaning brush so debris doesn't build up there.
• If you experience soreness or inflammation, or the abutment feels loose, contact your surgeon.
• Otherwise, it's a good idea to get regular check ups every six months.

Abutment cleaning brush care

• Always rinse the abutment cleaning brush in mild soap and warm water and let it air dry.
• Change the brush every three months, or if you have had an infection.
• If you have bilateral implants, use two separate cleaning brushes (one for each abutment), to avoid cross contamination.
• You can get new Baha cleaning brushes from your audiologist or by contacting Cochlear^TM. It is important not to use a standard toothbrush to clean your Baha abutment as the bristles can be too abrasive.

Attaching and removing your sound processor
How to attach:

• Your Baha Sound Processor is designed to snap onto the abutment.
• Simply attach it at a slight angle and tilt or rock it into place, taking care to keep your hair out of the way.
• The tilt technique reduces the pressure on the abutment and prevents any discomfort.
• Make sure you never push the sound processor straight in.

How to remove:

• Never pull the processor straight out.
• Lift your hair, slide a fingertip under it, and gently tilt it until it snaps off.

Protecting your abutment

• Whenever you aren't wearing your sound processor you can use the press-on abutment cover provided.
• Wear the cover when you are sleeping and having hair treatments.
• During rough contact sports you can wear a sweatband over the abutment for additional protection.

Attaching a safety line

If you take part in activities where you risk losing your sound processor:

• Use the safety line provided
• Insert the line into the intended hole on your sound processor and fasten it to your clothing

Note: Children should always use the safety line when they are wearing their Baha Sound Processor.