Learned the hard way that the damage might not be total. Idon't enjoy wearing mine, so carried it in a pocket untilneeded and managed without it in many situations. However, Iran the aid (in shirt pocket) through a complete wash/dry cycle and a couple of weeks later went in to the serviceexpecting to have to replace the whole thing. They tested itand it was fine.

Possible solutions to original problem.... Gentle low heatfrom hair dryer or sun-drying. (Haven't had to try either.)

We are actual coming out with a new aid that is water resistant. Pam - Puretone Hearing Group