Madsen zodiac, Reference Manual

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Warning
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Choking hazard! Do not leave eartips unsupervised within the reach of children.
Note
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Accurate testing is only guaranteed if you use the eartips approved specifically for MADSEN Zodiac by Oto-
metrics.
Note
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Check the sound channels in the probe tip every time you have used the probe.Even small amounts of ceru-
men or vernix can block the sound channels. Clean the sound channels if needed.
Warning
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The eartip can be used for both ears. If you suspect infection in one ear, exchange the eartip and clean
the probe tip before you continue testing on the other ear.
The Quick Check probe
• We recommend that you use an oversized eartip with the Quick Check probe.
The diagnostic probe
Fit the eartip on the probe.
1. Firmly push and twist the eartip onto the probe tip, until it rests firmly against the base of the probe tip.
Removing the eartip
• To remove the eartip, grasp the stem of the eartip and pull the eartip straight off the probe tip.
7.8 Fitting the probe in the patient’s ear
In the following you will find procedures for
• fitting a diagnostic probe with a regular eartip in the patient's ear, and
• applying the Quick Check probe with a screening eartip against the ear canal opening of the patient.
General use
1. Look into the ear canal. It is strongly recommended that you perform an otoscopy to assess the status of the outer ear
before you insert the probe.
2. If the ear canal is blocked, this may affect the result of the test. Clean the ear canal if needed.
Caution
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The probe can be damaged if fluids enter the probe.
Otometrics - MADSEN Zodiac 39
7 Preparing for testing