TABLE 1.
Most common intended use of both nonlithium and lithium of ingested button batteries in a National Battery Ingestion Hotline review of 8648 cases 1
| Intended use | % |
|---|---|
| Hearing aid or cochlear implant | 36.27 |
| Game or toy | 22.07 |
| Watch | 11.12 |
| Calculator | 5.74 |
| Small light source | 4.59 |
| Remote control | 2.87 |
| Key chain | 2.40 |
| Clock/watch/timer | 1.79 |
| Jewelry | 1.74 |
| Unknown | 19.4 |
Note: Other identified objects include: candle, camera, pen, toothbrush, dog collar, music/video player, thermometer, exercise equipment, greeting card, medical equipment, ornament, clothing.