Covidien Genius 3, Operating Manual

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Tympanic Thermometer and Base 11
Table of Contents
Section VIII — Mounting Instructions
A wall mount or cart mount (sold separately) are available for the base unit. Follow the instructions supplied with those items.
Section IX — Troubleshooting
If the thermometer is not working properly, check the following:
Symptom Action
Temperature reading unusually high Check the probe cover for tears or gaps.
Temperature reading unusually low Check the probe cover and thermometer tip for debris.
Check the patient ear canal for debris.
Low battery indicator lit
Replace the batteries.
Dead battery indicator lit Replace the batteries.
Display blank Replace the batteries.
System error displayed If System Error “1” and System Error “2” is shown, allow the device to stabilize for
20 minutes before use. If System Error “12” is shown, the site mode is corrupted.
Allow the device to power down and then enter Biotech Mode to reset the site mode.
Save the Biotech Settings before using the device again. For all other system errors
the thermometer can be reset by installing a probe cover. If the system error does
not clear, send the thermometer for service. The service information is located in
Section XI, Customer Service.
The Genius 3 Tympanic Thermometer and Base advisories and alarms are described in the Thermometer Display Icons and Alarms
section of Section IV, Instructions for Use.
Section X — Specifications
Clinical accuracy characteristics and procedures are available from the manufacturer on request. To verify accuracy, use a certified
blackbody as specified in ISO 80601-2-56 or use a Genius Checker/Calibrator – order part number 303097.
Calibrated Accuracy Limits:
Ambient Temperature Target Temperature Accuracy
16°C to 33°C 33°C to 42°C ± 0.3°C
(60.8°F to 91.4°F) (91.4°F to 107.6°F) (± 0.5°F)
Calibrated Accuracy Limits (after Recalibration*):
Ambient Temperature Target Temperature Accuracy
16°C to 33°C 33°C to 42°C ± 0.3°C
(60.8°F to 91.4°F) (91.4°F to 107.6°F) (± 0.5°F)
*Post recalibration accuracy using the Genius Checker/Calibrator may not necessarily be equivalent to factory calibration.
Displayed Temperature Measurement Range:
Temperature Range depends on Site Mode as follows:
Mode Range °C Range °F
Ear 33.0 to 42.0 91.4 to 107.6
Oral 33.0 to 41.9 91.4 to 107.4
Rectal 33.6 to 42.0 92.4 to 107.6