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Intended Use:
A digital thermometer is a device used to measure the body temperature of a patient by
means of a transducer coupled with an electric signal amplification, conditioning, and
display unit.
Safety Information:
•
WARNING:
High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young chil-
dren. Please contact your physician.
•
WARNING:
Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
•
WARNING:
Read the enclosed instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperature
readings. Temperature readings are affected by many factors including exercise, drinking
hot or cold beverages prior to taking a reading as well as technique.
•
WARNING:
Do not allow children to walk or run during temperature taking. The rigid
probe could present a hazard. Oral, underarm, and rectal temperatures vary by approxi-
mately 1°F (0.5°C).
• WARNING:
Keep battery out of children’s reach. Swallowing battery could be harm-
ful. Battery should not be recharged or placed into extreme heat as it may explode.
•
WARNING:
This product may contain a chemical known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• CAUTION:
Do not take an axillary temperature through patient’s clothing. Direct
probe cover to skin contact is required.
• CAUTION:
Biting the probe tip while taking a temperature may result in damage to
the probe.
• CAUTION:
Do not autoclave. Please note the cleaning procedures described in
this manual.
• CAUTION:
Do not store the unit under direct sunlight, at a high temperature, or in
high humidity or dust. Performance may be degraded.
• CAUTION:
Do not use this device close to strong electromagnetic fields such as mobile
telephones or radio installations. Keep a distance from such devices when using this
unit.
• CAUTION:
IP22: Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm diameter and
greater. Protected against vertically falling water drops when the device is tilted up to 15°.
• CAUTION:
Do not use the device if you it is damaged or if anything appears unusual.
