Nucleus Freedom with Batteries

Pinky · 10-05-2009, 09:22 PM

For CI with nucleus freedom user only please.

I have question for y'all. I have 2 packs of batteries left. My audiologist was provide me to order the cochlear company to buy batteries. The insurance can pay me back. Is that right? In case if my cochlear implant batteries run out. Can I use the hearing aid 675 batteries on CI? I just wonder.

I checked the google shopping. 10 packs for $43.90. And Cochlear company's 10 packs for $42.00. Which it's cheaper than google's shopping. Do I should join to cochlear community on website? How many days of shipping? is that free shipping or cost?

Thank you!

sr171soars · 10-05-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinky

For CI with nucleus freedom user only please.

I have question for y'all. I have 2 packs of batteries left. My audiologist was provide me to order the cochlear company to buy batteries. The insurance can pay me back. Is that right? In case if my cochlear implant batteries run out. Can I use the hearing aid 675 batteries on CI? I just wonder.

I checked the google shopping. 10 packs for $43.90. And Cochlear company's 10 packs for $42.00. Which it's cheaper than google's shopping. Do I should join to cochlear community on website? How many days of shipping? is that free shipping or cost?

Thank you!

To answer your first question, you can use HA 675 in a emergency but they won't last very long. HA batteries are definitely not CI batteries.

As for using the 'net, I prefer to get the Zenipower batteries from Microbatteries (I believe it advertises on AD). They are the cheapest anywhere with 50 packs (300 batteries) for about $120 or so and shipping is minimal. I actually get better life out of these over the PowerOnes.

overthepond · 10-05-2009, 10:25 PM

U can use 675's but they are not suitable for CIs due to short battery usage! However can be used in an emergency, perhaps get few until your CI batteries comes through.

I now have the rechargeables and found them very useful, One battery lived for 2 full waking hours of 12 hours on 900hz speed at 25/30db (i was told one day/14 hours) My centre is trying to get everyone to use rechargeables for one year to see if they prove to be cost effective. I have spare cages and 3 boxes of disposables for travelling (they know i cannot go with out).

webexplorer · 10-05-2009, 10:42 PM

I love the idea of using the battery recharger for our hearing aids' batteries. I will have to find one at a store.

It would be not a good idea for you to buy many packages of batteries depending on the expiration dates. Actually, my battery package stated that it will be expired in 2012. That's two more years to go.

But, the recharger would be great because it would be reduced at the dump. Many dead regular batteries probably would be sent out to China which isn't a good idea.

Pinky · 10-06-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webexplorer

I love the idea of using the battery recharger for our hearing aids' batteries. I will have to find one at a store.

It would be not a good idea for you to buy many packages of batteries depending on the expiration dates. Actually, my battery package stated that it will be expired in 2012. That's two more years to go.

But, the recharger would be great because it would be reduced at the dump. Many dead regular batteries probably would be sent out to China which isn't a good idea.

I have two recharger batteries for CI. But the audiologist forget to order the pink one. Ugh! I checked my CI's battery pack. The expired is in April 2012. It's still good! I got my first CI last July until now. I have 10 packs of batteries. It's running out more than hearing aids' batteries.

You said the batteries made from China. It's incorrect. I checked the CI's pack made in Germany. I refused throw the dead batteries away in trash bin. My all dead batteries is in save store for recycles. That what the battery's pack on back said do not throw in the trash bin. Please recycles the batteries.

You know the nucleus freedom with sound processor have 3 batteries in spare cage. It's easy to run out by 3 to 4 days. My last time was 5 days longer. The CI and HA are not the same.

webexplorer · 10-06-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinky

I have two recharger batteries for CI. But the audiologist forget to order the pink one. Ugh! I checked my CI's battery pack. The expired is in April 2012. It's still good! I got my first CI last July until now. I have 10 packs of batteries. It's running out more than hearing aids' batteries.

You said the batteries made from China. It's incorrect. I checked the CI's pack made in Germany. I refused throw the dead batteries away in trash bin. My all dead batteries is in save store for recycles. That what the battery's pack on back said do not throw in the trash bin. Please recycles the batteries.

You know the nucleus freedom with sound processor have 3 batteries in spare cage. It's easy to run out by 3 to 4 days. My last time was 5 days longer. The CI and HA are not the same.

Wow!

neecy · 10-06-2009, 11:23 PM

I just went to microbattery to place an order for their cochlear zenipower batteries today, and was disappointed to see that here: ZeniPower Cochlear Batteries BEST DEAL it says its $115.95 for 300 batteries, but when you go to check out, it bumps up the price to $139.53.

I sent microbattery.com an email asking them to please clarify - I'm not going to order them from there if they're going to show different prices, when I can get them for $119.75 from hearing-aid-batteries-co.com

sr171soars · 10-07-2009, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neecy

I just went to microbattery to place an order for their cochlear zenipower batteries today, and was disappointed to see that here: ZeniPower Cochlear Batteries BEST DEAL it says its $115.95 for 300 batteries, but when you go to check out, it bumps up the price to $139.53.

I sent microbattery.com an email asking them to please clarify - I'm not going to order them from there if they're going to show different prices, when I can get them for $119.75 from hearing-aid-batteries-co.com

Umm...I didn't have that trouble before. Interesting.

It does pay to shop around.

neecy · 10-07-2009, 02:11 PM

It turns out they had an OLD Canadian-US exchange rate set up, and it wasn't up to date. They updated the exchange, and notified me via my account and it was $122 so I went ahead and ordered

Pinky · 10-08-2009, 07:43 PM

Please other comments here.

Lighthouse77 · 10-09-2009, 02:35 PM

In the US. No.
I already asked my insurance about it.
BUT Cochlear Freedom usually provide a free year supplies of batteries.

I strongly suggest to make sure they provide a rechargeable battery for you. I have one (I have a cochlear Freedom processor even though I have have older version implant) and it is so much easier on my budget.

Lighthouse77 · 10-09-2009, 02:38 PM

btw, why aren't you looking into the newer version of cochlear? Nucleus 5 processor or something like that. edited, never mind, I thought you were looking into getting an implant for some strange reasons.

Lighthouse77 · 10-09-2009, 02:41 PM

btw, I found that cochlear website batteries are cheaper and last longer.

oh and why don't you use sticker to decorate your rechargable battery.

Lighthouse77 · 10-09-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinky

I have two recharger batteries for CI. But the audiologist forget to order the pink one. Ugh! I checked my CI's battery pack. The expired is in April 2012. It's still good! I got my first CI last July until now. I have 10 packs of batteries. It's running out more than hearing aids' batteries.

You said the batteries made from China. It's incorrect. I checked the CI's pack made in Germany. I refused throw the dead batteries away in trash bin. My all dead batteries is in save store for recycles. That what the battery's pack on back said do not throw in the trash bin. Please recycles the batteries.

You know the nucleus freedom with sound processor have 3 batteries in spare cage. It's easy to run out by 3 to 4 days. My last time was 5 days longer. The CI and HA are not the same.

If you are turning up the volume, it will waste your batteries. It means you need a new mapping especially if you want to save batteries.

Pinky · 10-11-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lighthouse77

If you are turning up the volume, it will waste your batteries. It means you need a new mapping especially if you want to save batteries.

I don't use the high volume on P3. I already get my new mapping last Sept 22.

Pinky · 10-11-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lighthouse77

In the US. No.
I already asked my insurance about it.
BUT Cochlear Freedom usually provide a free year supplies of batteries.

I strongly suggest to make sure they provide a rechargeable battery for you. I have one (I have a cochlear Freedom processor even though I have have older version implant) and it is so much easier on my budget.

I have two black rechargeable batteries. The another audiologist forgot to order pink one. Grrr!!! Because I have one black bte and one pink bte. I don't need the two black. I need one black and one pink.

Pinky · 10-11-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lighthouse77

btw, why aren't you looking into the newer version of cochlear? Nucleus 5 processor or something like that. edited, never mind, I thought you were looking into getting an implant for some strange reasons.

I don't have Nucleus 5 yet. I am using Nucleus Freedom now.

SkullChick · 10-11-2009, 03:00 PM

you can ask audi to put same mapping in black bte to use it until you buy more CI batteries from cochlear store or microbattery websites or audi order it for you?

Pinky · 10-11-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullChick

you can ask audi to put same mapping in black bte to use it until you buy more CI batteries from cochlear store or microbattery websites or audi order it for you?

She said I have to order it myself. I didn't understand why. I need to find the website for Microbattery.

overthepond · 10-11-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinky

I have two black rechargeable batteries. The another audiologist forgot to order pink one. Grrr!!! Because I have one black bte and one pink bte. I don't need the two black. I need one black and one pink.

Does it matter what colour it is it will work for either BTE.

Pinky · 10-11-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overthepond

Does it matter what colour it is it will work for either BTE.

I want to be match the color for clothes. For black/pink will match on my black and pink clothes. If I don't wear black for day.

overthepond · 10-12-2009, 02:55 AM

If you are desperate for batteries you'll have to put up with what you have got. Black is barely noticeable with Pink and goes well with it and you have dark hair. :-)

Hear Again · 10-12-2009, 12:29 PM

I use both rechargeable and disposable batteries. The rechargeable batteries are expensive, but this can be funded by your insurance company. As for which disposable battery I use, I prefer PowerOne Implant Plus because of the longer life they provide. If you've never ordered on Microbattery.com before, you can ask/order several sample packs to see which brand works best for you.

Pinky · 10-16-2009, 08:58 PM

Thank you for the information about batteries. I will go to website to order it.

10-05-2009, 09:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pinky I'm proud to have CI!!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,441	Nucleus Freedom with Batteries For CI with nucleus freedom user only please. I have question for y'all. I have 2 packs of batteries left. My audiologist was provide me to order the cochlear company to buy batteries. The insurance can pay me back. Is that right? In case if my cochlear implant batteries run out. Can I use the hearing aid 675 batteries on CI? I just wonder. I checked the google shopping. 10 packs for $43.90. And Cochlear company's 10 packs for $42.00. Which it's cheaper than google's shopping. Do I should join to cochlear community on website? How many days of shipping? is that free shipping or cost? Thank you! __________________ I'm expecting! It's a BOY!!!!! LEFT: Implanted: 6/12/09 Activated: 7/7/09 Freedom

10-06-2009, 11:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
neecy Use the Google, Luke! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,404	I just went to microbattery to place an order for their cochlear zenipower batteries today, and was disappointed to see that here: ZeniPower Cochlear Batteries BEST DEAL it says its $115.95 for 300 batteries, but when you go to check out, it bumps up the price to $139.53. I sent microbattery.com an email asking them to please clarify - I'm not going to order them from there if they're going to show different prices, when I can get them for $119.75 from hearing-aid-batteries-co.com __________________ Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture ~ RIP July 25, 2008 http://www.taudiobook.com/closed_cap...y_pausch_full/ My CI blog: http://bionicgal.blogspot.com

10-07-2009, 02:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
neecy Use the Google, Luke! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,404	It turns out they had an OLD Canadian-US exchange rate set up, and it wasn't up to date. They updated the exchange, and notified me via my account and it was $122 so I went ahead and ordered __________________ Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture ~ RIP July 25, 2008 http://www.taudiobook.com/closed_cap...y_pausch_full/ My CI blog: http://bionicgal.blogspot.com

10-08-2009, 07:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pinky I'm proud to have CI!!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,441	Please other comments here. __________________ I'm expecting! It's a BOY!!!!! LEFT: Implanted: 6/12/09 Activated: 7/7/09 Freedom

10-09-2009, 02:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lighthouse77 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,323	In the US. No. I already asked my insurance about it. BUT Cochlear Freedom usually provide a free year supplies of batteries. I strongly suggest to make sure they provide a rechargeable battery for you. I have one (I have a cochlear Freedom processor even though I have have older version implant) and it is so much easier on my budget. __________________ Good thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from.

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10-05-2009, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
overthepond Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Great Britain Posts: 1,280	U can use 675's but they are not suitable for CIs due to short battery usage! However can be used in an emergency, perhaps get few until your CI batteries comes through. I now have the rechargeables and found them very useful, One battery lived for 2 full waking hours of 12 hours on 900hz speed at 25/30db (i was told one day/14 hours) My centre is trying to get everyone to use rechargeables for one year to see if they prove to be cost effective. I have spare cages and 3 boxes of disposables for travelling (they know i cannot go with out).

10-05-2009, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
webexplorer I'm listening to everyone Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 4,505	I love the idea of using the battery recharger for our hearing aids' batteries. I will have to find one at a store. It would be not a good idea for you to buy many packages of batteries depending on the expiration dates. Actually, my battery package stated that it will be expired in 2012. That's two more years to go. But, the recharger would be great because it would be reduced at the dump. Many dead regular batteries probably would be sent out to China which isn't a good idea.

10-09-2009, 02:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lighthouse77 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,323	btw, why aren't you looking into the newer version of cochlear? Nucleus 5 processor or something like that. edited, never mind, I thought you were looking into getting an implant for some strange reasons. __________________ Good thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from.

10-09-2009, 02:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lighthouse77 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,323	btw, I found that cochlear website batteries are cheaper and last longer. oh and why don't you use sticker to decorate your rechargable battery. __________________ Good thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from.

10-11-2009, 03:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
SkullChick Lil Ci-Borg Chick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Middle Of Nowhere, Delaware Posts: 792	you can ask audi to put same mapping in black bte to use it until you buy more CI batteries from cochlear store or microbattery websites or audi order it for you? __________________ [Left Ear] Implanted 1/15/08 with Nucleus Freedom! Activated 2/12/08 with Freedom BTE Link for my Cochlear Implant http://skullchick.blogspot.com Link for my Blog unrelated to cochlear Implant http://skullchickworld.blogspot.com

10-12-2009, 02:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
overthepond Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Great Britain Posts: 1,280	If you are desperate for batteries you'll have to put up with what you have got. Black is barely noticeable with Pink and goes well with it and you have dark hair. :-)

10-12-2009, 12:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
Hear Again Each day is a gift. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 20,073 Blog Entries: 6	I use both rechargeable and disposable batteries. The rechargeable batteries are expensive, but this can be funded by your insurance company. As for which disposable battery I use, I prefer PowerOne Implant Plus because of the longer life they provide. If you've never ordered on Microbattery.com before, you can ask/order several sample packs to see which brand works best for you. __________________ Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE (Implanted: 12/22/04 \| Activated: 1/18/05) Right ear - Nucleus Freedom (Implanted: 2/1/06 \| Activated: 3/1/06) Deafblind/Postlingual

10-16-2009, 08:58 PM	#24 (permalink)
Pinky I'm proud to have CI!!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,441	Thank you for the information about batteries. I will go to website to order it. __________________ I'm expecting! It's a BOY!!!!! LEFT: Implanted: 6/12/09 Activated: 7/7/09 Freedom

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