Covidien Genius 3, Operating Manual

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Tympanic Thermometer and Base 5
Table of Contents
Temperature Measurement
Training on the use of the Genius 3 Tympanic Thermometer and Base is important for user competence.
Please follow these basic steps below and for further information please visit cardinalhealth.com
6. Once positioned lightly in the ear canal press and release the scan button. Wait for the triple beep
before removing the thermometer.
1. Visually inspect the patient’s ear canal. Remove the thermometer from the base.
2. Inspect the probe lens. If any debris is present, clean the probe tip per the directions in Section VI,
Cleaning. If the probe tip is clean, proceed to step 3.
3. Press the scan button to verify functionality (all LCD segments displayed) and mode selection on the
LCD screen. Install a probe cover by firmly pressing the probe tip into a probe cover. After the probe
cover is installed, the thermometer will display dashes, the site mode, and the probe tip icon.
4. Inspect the probe cover to make sure it is fully seated with no spaces between the cover and the
tip base. Also, make sure there are no holes, tears, or wrinkles in the plastic film.
5. Place the probe in the ear canal and seal the opening with the probe tip. For consistent results,
ensure that the probe shaft is aligned with the ear canal.
7. Remove the probe from the ear as soon as the triple beep is heard.