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Warning:
• Avoid using oral offset for patients younger than 5 years old.
• Do NOT use the thermometer in Emergency Medical Services Environment.
• Incorrect placement of thermometer in the ear canal could lead to permanent injury.
• Fluid ingress may reduce battery life and affect performance. Cleaning instructions should be followed. See Section VI to
prevent fluid from entering the unit.
• Do NOT modify or change the equipment in any way.
• Do NOT use any other probe covers with the thermometer. Other probe covers will cause inaccurate readings.
• Do NOT use the thermometer on patients with ear drainage, blood, brain or spinal fluid, vernix, ear wax plugs, or foreign bodies
in the ear canal.
• Ensure that the probe tip seals the ear canal prior to taking a temperature. Failing to seal the ear canal will result in a loss
of accuracy.
• The thermometer is intended to be used in the electromagnetic environment specified in section XIII-Electromagnetic
Conformity Declaration of this operating manual. Use of the thermometer in electromagnetic environments outside of the
specified environments can cause erroneous temperature readings. Refer to pages 14 through 17 for additional information.
• Do NOT use this device near flammable anesthetics. Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with
air, oxygen, nitrous oxide, or in an oxygen rich environment.
• Pressure equalization (PE) or tympanostomy tubes will not adversely affect accuracy. For patient comfort, wait one week after
surgery before using the thermometer and Base.
• Excessive eardrum scarring may cause low temperature readings.
• Do NOT use lithium batteries. Do NOT mix alkaline and lithium/rechargeable batteries.
• Alkaline batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local policy.
• Expired or old equipment must be disposed of in accordance with institutional policy.
Caution:
• Read this manual carefully before using the device.
• Once the cover is on the thermometer, do not point the probe tip at any heat generating object, including hands, computers,
windows as this will cause an inaccurate temperature reading.
• U.S. federal law restricts the sale of this device to physicians.
• Keep away from reach of children, pets, and pests when used in a home environment.
• Always place the thermometer in the base after use.
• For any damage to the unit, especially the probe tip, contact customer service.
• The thermometer is a precision optical instrument. Handle the device carefully and do not drop.
• Before use, ensure that the probe tip is clean and clear of any debris. If the thermometer tip becomes soiled, gently clean with
a lens wipe or lint free swab. The tip should appear shiny and free of fingerprints and/or debris. For full cleaning directions see
Section VI: Cleaning & Disinfecting.
• Always install a new probe cover prior to taking a temperature. The probe cover film should be smooth with no holes, tears,
or wrinkles.
• Use of the thermometer without a probe cover will cause inaccurate readings.
• Patients with removable hearing aids should remove them at least 10 minutes before to taking a temperature. Implanted
devices generally do not affect ear temperature.
• When checking patient temperature during cold weather conditions, allow the patient to adjust to room temperature
before use.
• If the thermometer has been stored outside of the listed ambient temperature range (see section X), allow thermometer to
acclimate to the room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to use.
• Under normal conditions, earwax does not affect accuracy. However, earwax plugs can cause a low reading.
• Wait at least two minutes before taking another reading in the same ear.
• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a long period of time.
• This thermometer system was designed to meet IEC 60601-1 safety standards. For clarification purposes, the thermometer with
installed probe cover is considered an Applied Part and has been tested and evaluated accordingly.
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