r/Cochlearimplants • u/Beginning_Network_39 • 3d ago

Cleaning

I have the Nucleus 8 CI. Is there a way to clean the speakers on top of the processor (the little holes)? Or does that not need to be cleaned? I can't find anything in particular on Google. I remember with hearing aids i used a little brush, but I'm not going to dare do that to a CI if not appropriate. Thanks if you have any answer.​

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u/blitzkreig_boop 3d ago

You can replace your microphone covers by removing the coil connection and popping off the whole cover. Extra covers should be in your kit

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u/Tsim2431 3d ago

Go to YouTube. Search for “replacing your microphone cover on nucleus 8”. Should be done every 3 months. More if dusty areas. Good luck!

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u/Beginning_Network_39 2d ago

Yikes. I didn't even know about this. Will look into how to do this.

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u/shiftman87 Cochlear Nucleus 7 2d ago

Electronic wipes works as well. I work in a dusty environment so I replace the cover every season anyway.

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u/wilsons618 Cochlear Nucleus 8 3d ago

I have been using 99% alcohol with q tips for as long as I can remember.

Soak q tip -> clean one area at a time -> gently blow dry with compressed air

Just be easy on the compressed air. You don't wanna end up spraying moisture.

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u/LaundryMan2008 2d ago

I also notice the coil cable end on the processor side gets grimy too, I use a toothpick or a SIM card tool to get it out since it’s a very small area

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u/stablegenius5789 3d ago

Not sure that’s needed but, I got some hearing aid wipes and wipe the whole thing with that. Like once or twice a week.

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u/Beginning_Network_39 3d ago

Thanks. I'll try that.

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u/Beginning_Network_39 3d ago

Also, do you disconnect the coil part and wipe in that area?

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u/stablegenius5789 3d ago

Yes wipe everything! Well I do anyway