GENIUS
™
2
3
Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer
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The GENIUS 2 Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer is a reliable and accurate temperature-taking device. The reason for the
accuracy of the GENIUS 2 Thermometer is the design, controlled calibration methods and stringent manufacturing controls. One
of the most critical functional parts of a thermometer is the ACCUSYSTEM√
is the design, controlled calibration methods and stringent manufacturing controls. One
is the design, controlled calibration methods and stringent manufacturing controls. One
probe cover produced by Tyco Healthcare/Kendall. The
GENIUS 2 Thermometer ACCUSYSTEM√
of the most critical functional parts of a thermometer is the ACCUSYSTEM
of the most critical functional parts of a thermometer is the ACCUSYSTEM
probe cover, when placed on a GENIUS 2 Thermometer , serves as an infection control barrier
between the patient and the device and the medium for heat transmission from the patient to the thermometer. The functionality
of the GENIUS 2 Thermometer ACCUSYSTEM√
between the patient and the device and the medium for heat transmission from the patient to the thermometer. The functionality
between the patient and the device and the medium for heat transmission from the patient to the thermometer. The functionality
probe cover is extremely important for preventing device contamination and also for
allowing accurate patient temperature measurements.
The reason the GENIUS 2 Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer and GENIUS 2 Thermometer ACCUSYSTEM√ probe covers have
satisfied our customers’ expectations is due to the integration of these two parts during the manufacturing process. The GENIUS 2
Thermometer ACCUSYSTEM√
satisfied our customers’ expectations is due to the integration of these two parts during the manufacturing process. The
satisfied our customers’ expectations is due to the integration of these two parts during the manufacturing process. The
probe cover molding process parameters are tightly controlled at Tyco Healthcare/Kendall to minimize
variation and produce consistent and reliable products. The special grades of thermoplastic materials are also tightly controlled and
are specifically chosen to deliver consistent temperature measurements with GENIUS 2 Thermometers. The factory calibration and
final determination of an acceptable GENIUS 2 Thermometer is dependent on the use of acceptable Tyco Healthcare/Kendall. GENIUS
2 Thermometer ACCUSYSTEM√
final determination of an acceptable
final determination of an acceptable
probe covers. The use of generic probe covers or other probe covers not produced by Tyco Healthcare/
Kendall is not supported or sanctioned by Tyco Healthcare/Kendall. The use of unauthorized GENIUS 2 Thermometer probe covers
could jeopardize the accuracy of the GENIUS 2 Thermometer. Check your probe cover carton for the ACCUSYSTEM√ logo to be certain
that your thermometer will deliver an accurate temperature every time it is utilized.
Section V — Instructions for Use
Peak Select System
The GENIUS 2 Thermometer uses the patented Peak Select System. This system is well known from our GENIUS Thermometer. It
reduces technique errors by taking multiple readings and automatically selecting the most accurate temperature for display.
Whereas the GENIUS only used 32 readings for Peak Select, the new and improved GENIUS 2 Thermometer uses 100 readings.
Equivalence Modes
GENIUS 2 Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer is an ear canal thermometer for neonates**, newborns,
Electronic Thermometer
Electronic Thermometer
children, and adults.
Prior to the introduction of tympanic thermometry, patient temperatures were measured in the mouth (oral), in the rectum
(rectal), under the arm (axillary), or in special cases with an indwelling Swan-Ganz™* catheter (core). If a patient’s temperature
was measured simultaneously with each of these methods, different absolute temperatures would be obtained. The GENIUS 2
Thermometer compensates for the average difference in temperature at each of these sites by adjusting the displayed temperature.
A field calibration checker is available for this device. The device should be checked if it is dropped or if it is stored at less than -25°C
or above 55°C.
“AST
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AST
AST laboratory accuracy requirements in the display range of 37 to 39
laboratory accuracy requirements in the display range of 37
laboratory accuracy requirements in the display range of 37
°C (98
°°
to 102
C (98
C (98
°F) for Infrared thermometers is
°°
± 0.2°C (
°° ±
C (
C ( 0.4°F)
°° ,
F)F)
whereas for mercury-in-glass and electronic thermometers, the requirement per ASTM Standards E 667-86 and E 1112-86 is ± 0.1°C
°°
(±
(( 0.2°F).”
°°
