I'm experiencing tightness or discomfort at my implant site.

Try using an adhesive Cochlear^™ SoftWear^™ pad.

The Cochlear^™ SoftWear^™ Pad is optional. If you experience discomfort when wearing your sound processor, you can attach this adhesive pad to the back of your sound processor.

• First, remove any old pad from your sound processor.
• Peel off the single backing strip on the adhesive side of the pad.
• Attach the pad to the back of the sound processor – press down firmly.
• Peel off the two semicircle backing covers on the cushion side of the pad.
• Wear your sound processor as usual.

Are you using a retention aid?

If you're using a retention aid, such as a headband, this may be placing pressure on your processor. Adjust your retention aid, or try a different aid.

Your processor magnet may be too strong.

Ask your hearing care professional to change to a weaker magnet (and use a retention aid such as the Safety Line if you need to).

Don't ignore the problem.

If you continue to experience issues, or if you have a skin irritation at your implant site, contact your health care provider.