Aurora TAVIS TAV-BX1, User Manual

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USERS GUIDE
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Public Health Emergency (April 2020), employers do not require consent to screen their employees' temperatures with a
device that is not invasive, such as TAVIS. For the most recent information on the topic, call 1-888-INFO-FDA or email
CDRH-COVID19-Thermography@fda.hhs.gov .
Q: Does TAVIS meet FDA standards for non-invasive Telethermographic Systems?
A: Yes. As of June 2020, TAVIS is compliant with the FDA standards as detailed in the Enforcement Policy for
Telethermographic Systems During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency in conjunction
with the Particular Requirements For The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of Screening Thermographs For
Human Febrile Screening .
Maximizing Thermal Reading Accuracy
Q: What factors may give an inaccurate temperature reading?
A: Placing TAVIS behind reflective surfaces, like plexiglass, will cause an inaccurate temperature reading. Additionally,
sweat, or other liquids on the surface of the skin will skew the results. Biological factors which elevate an individual's skin
temperature, such as sunburn, should also be considered when gauging the reading's accuracy.
Q: What other conditions may cause a person to come up with an abnormal temperature reading?
A: People with sunburn, sweat, or other biological factors may have elevated skin temperatures without a fever.
Q: What other elements can get in the way of an accurate reading?
A: Severe weather conditions, and any objects that come between the camera and the person.
Q: What should the person do if sweat is giving an inaccurate reading?
A: Wipe the sweat off and try again.
Miscellaneous Questions
Q: Will the system detect objects and/or animals?
A: The system is designed to only detect people.
Q: How much does exercise affect internal body temperature?
A: Rigorous exercise can cause the internal body temperature to exceed 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, which is indicative of
a fever. The body requires about 20 minutes of rest to reset to its normal body temperature, when exercise causes the
body temperature to exceed 104 degrees.