RHMANN Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I received a Synchrony Cochlear Implant three months ago and am perplexed as to why I'm now experiencing an unusual battery use life. Out of only two Power One Implant Plus batteries I use, one lasts one day only while the other lasts two days. Consequently, I need to replace one battery each day! I wonder what the reason might be for this short battery life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted May 29, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Hi, This is confusing. How are you testing the batteries to determine that one is dead while the other is still fine? Mary Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHMANN Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Hi Mary Beth - I have a small battery tester which I use before and after inserting the batteries. It reads accurately. Each night I remove the batteries and both are live. The next morning I test them and they both are still live but within the hour or so the processor stops working. I again test the batteries and one is live while the other is dead. I then replace the dead battery and the processor works again! Now, the batteries I use are those I received in a large package when my implant was activated by the audiologist. Enough to befuddle me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted May 29, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Hmm odd indeed. Are you allowing the batteries to be exposed to air after removing the stickers for about 5 minutes prior to use so they are fully charged? Is the battery that dies first always in the same spot in your battery pack? Top or bottom? RHMANN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHMANN Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 No is the answer to your question. I'm going to start exposing the batteries to 5 minutes before inserting them. I don't pay attention to whether it's in the same top or bottom battery pack but I will do so from now on. At the moment it seems as though the solution may be found in obtaining a new battery pack or even a new processor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted May 29, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I see you are in the US. You can contact your audiologist and explain what is happening. She may ask Med-El to replace your battery pack and see if he problem goes away. Good luck. RHMANN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHMANN Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I'm in Florida - I'll keep my audiologist apprised about this "battery" problem. I appreciated receiving your responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted May 29, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Best of luck. RHMANN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted May 29, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Is always dead same battery? Not sure, if I will explain it well but I meant is a more drained battery always at the same position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHMANN Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 The battery is always drained completely. I need to pay attention if the batteries drain out at the bottom or top of the battery back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanacooper Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I am just interested in knowing where we buy new batteries! Suzana Cooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms_D Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I always order my batteries online. You have several websites you can go to for batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHMANN Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I always order my batteries online. You have several websites you can go to for batteries. Yes I know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted May 30, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Suzana, I am thankful that a member of the FaceBook group, Med-El Cochlear Implant Discussion Group, mentioned that she was on a monthly battery plan with Med-El and that her insurance covered most of the cost. Since my insurance covered absolutely zero costs related to HAs, I doubted they would cover batteries but I sent an email to my CSR at Med-El and asked him to check if my insurance covered batteries, I was so surprised to find out that they cover 80% of the cost. Now every month, I order batteries through Med-El and receive 2 boxes (since I am bilateral). My share of the cost is low. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted May 30, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Yes up here we can do that too. I spoke with the distributor on Friday. They were so nice. I purchased my air-free batteries for water wear (L144) In case I get daring and a non-electric drying capsule kit. For my camping trip. I'm all ready to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted May 30, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Have a great trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted May 30, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thanks we leave at the end of June for four days. Up to Algonquin park Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted May 31, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Serious preparations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted May 31, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 I am just interested in knowing where we buy new batteries! Suzana Cooper If insurance company does not work for you, E-bay is always an option which is quite affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Cara Mia Posted June 11, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Hi Mary Beth - I have a small battery tester which I use before and after inserting the batteries. It reads accurately. Each night I remove the batteries and both are live. The next morning I test them and they both are still live but within the hour or so the processor stops working. I again test the batteries and one is live while the other is dead. I then replace the dead battery and the processor works again! Now, the batteries I use are those I received in a large package when my implant was activated by the audiologist. Enough to befuddle me! After reading your post I played with my battery tester. The dead batteries were measured at 1.39 and 1.38V which surprised me as according to the specs for PowerOne batteries they should be 1.45V (I measured one just activated battery/ It showed 1.41V only). I didn't expect to see anything close to 0V for drained batteries, but didn't thing that it is so close to the initial eclectic pressure numbers. That time I replaced only one dead battery. My CI worked 2 more hours before asking to replace the battery again. Ivana Marinac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted June 15, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Interesting - how long is before their best before period ends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted June 15, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Oddly enough, several people have reported that in both the Opus2 and Sonnet after the disposable batteries die, you can turn the processors off and then back on again and they will work for quite a bit longer. I am just sharing what several people have reported. For me, I am changing my Sonnet batteries on a set schedule so that I never have to worry about dead batteries at inconvenient moments. RHMANN and Ivana Marinac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted June 15, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Actually, I have just tried this trick and for a cycle nr. 1 - it works for a BB. My battery lasted longer than any time before - I was surpsrised ...A lot... I`ll keep my records and report later whether this was a beginner`s luck or .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Jdashiell Posted July 28, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Amazon.com is another location, for example, see here. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Sun Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Maybe your battery is too bad, you should buy a new battery to replace it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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