Operating Instruction
ERO•SCAN
®
Screening and Diagnostic Version
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8106556-5 02/15
5
Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be observed at all times. General safety precautions
must be followed when operating electrical equipment. Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the equipment and injury to the operator or patient.
The employer should instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe
conditions and the regulations applicable to his or her work environment to control or
eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.
It is understood that safety rules within individual organizations vary. If a conflict exists
between the material contained in this manual and the rules of the organization using this
instrument, the more stringent rules should take precedence.
The ERO•SCAN
®
is intended to be used by hearing healthcare professionals (i.e. ENT
doctors, audiologists) and/or technicians, neonatal nurses and school nurses who have been
trained by a hearing healthcare professional.
5.1
Cautions – General
If the system is not functioning properly, do not operate it until all
necessary repairs are made and the unit is tested and calibrated for
proper functioning in accordance with MAICO published
specifications.
Use only the disposable eartips designed for use with this
instrument.
Never insert the probe tube into the ear canal without affixing an
eartip.
The eartips are disposable and for single patient use only. Do not
clean or reuse eartips.
Probe tubes are disposable and should be replaced when clogged. If
a probe tube is reused after removal from the probe head, it will not
sit as tight as before.
Do not attempt to clean probe tubes. This may cause damage to
the probe.
Do not drop or otherwise cause undue impact to this device. If the
instrument is dropped or otherwise damaged, return it to the
manufacturer for repair and/or calibration. Do not use the
instrument if any damage is suspected.
CAUTION
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