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HEARING AID RETENTION TAILS - How They Work
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2020
- In this episode, Audiologist Dr Michelle Pasinati, talks about the practical importance of using a retention tail with your hearing aids, as well as how to correctly insert them.
I was scared to wear my hearing aids outside ever since I lost one in a taxi. I had no idea these retention tails existed. This will improve everything. Especially communication! Thank you for this helpful video
You are welcome. We fit all our over-the-ear style hearing aids with retention tails unless the client cannot manage it or their ear shape doesn’t hold it in.
thank you for this video, I didnt have any information on the procedure and silly me thought I was supposed to insert the retention tail straight into my ear, that would have been a hurtful mess. Anyways thank you now Im much informed on how to use it.
You are welcome. We fit all our BTE and RIC hearing aids with the retention tail unless the client cannot manage it or the concha area (bowl of the ear) cannot support it. The retention tail often needs to be trimmed but I suggest your audiologist checks this so you don't cut too much off it. They should also be replaced annually as they loosen up over time and discolour.
Wonderful video. I have had issues using this on my Phonak Audeo Paradise P90R hearing aids. I find the smaller wax guards much more difficult to fit
Thank you for your feedback. We have a video showing how to change the Phonak cerushield wax filter. It can be fiddly but at present there are no other options if you have a new Phonak hearing aid. Sometimes the wax filter gets stuck inside the receiver and you will need to return to your audiologist to have the receiver replaced.
@@AudioLogicHearing I use a sports lock on each receiver. Changing wax guards is terrible for me. Sonova recently announced that the old style wax guards will soon be used. New receivers will be issued. I’ll get them when I can. I m impressed with your knowledge and videos
We always fit the retention tails unless the wearer cannot manage it. We have spoken to Phonak Australia and they are not aware of a change to their wax filter system. Their current receivers 4.0 are only compatible with the cerushields.
We have just received confirmation from Sonova Australia that a new receiver kit/system has been released for Unitron and Phonak hearing aids from 15th April 2024. SDS 5.0 receivers are backwards compatible (Phonak Marvel, Paradise & Lumity) so you can ask your audiologist to swap the receivers if need be. Sonova will be phasing out the existing SDS 4.0 receivers with CeruShields. CeruShield discs will continue to be available.
My husband got new hearing aids and it's the retention tail that shows too much. Do you have to have that part?
Hello. The retention tail should not be very visible. It sounds like your husband is not inserting it properly. If the wearer cannot manage the tail then sometimes we cut it off; however, the hearing aid may not stay in as well. We suggest your husband returns to his audiologist to ensure he is inserting it correctly. If we can be of any further help, please contact us on 03 9754 4162.
I need to know how to put them on my aids. I can't get it to work.
Have a look at the video. If you are still finding it difficult, it may be best to visit your audiology clinic for assistance. If they are loose and falling off, they need to be replaced to achieve a tighter fit to the hearing aid.
@@AudioLogicHearing I'm going to wait until I talk to or see my audiologist. I don't want to possibly damage them.