Maico MA 1 Operating Manual Download

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MAICO Diagnostics

10393 West 70th Street

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Phone: 1.888.941.4201

Fax: 952.903.4100

Internet: www.maico-diagnostics.com

Summary of Contents for MA 1

Page 1: ...MAICO Diagnostics 10393 West 70th Street Eden Prairie MN 55344 USA Toll Free 888 941 4201 MA 1 Operating Manual...

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Page 3: ...ions 6 5 Battery Operation 6 6 Front Panel Controls and Display 7 7 Audiometric Testing 8 7 1 Instructing the Patient 8 7 2 Test Environment Ambient Noise 8 7 3 Conducting the Test 9 8 Warranty and Di...

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Page 5: ...info maico diagnostics com Internet www maico diagnostics com Copyright 2015 MAICO Diagnostics All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any me...

Page 6: ...1 to ensure its user friendliness meaning that its operation is simple easy to learn and to understand The MA 1 is an ultra portable audiometer and a perfect choice for on the go hearing professionals...

Page 7: ...s or schools 3 Description The MA 1 screening audiometer is designed to be a device for screening for hearing loss Output and specificity of this type of device are based on the test characteristics d...

Page 8: ...headphone complement each other and share the same serial number i e 63252 Therefore the instrument shall not be used with any other headphone prior to recalibration Recalibration also needs to be con...

Page 9: ...horoughly inspect the exterior of the shipping box for any sign of damage or tampering Should any damage be noted please notify the carrier immediately If the content box has been damaged during trans...

Page 10: ...teries 1 Pull the tab on the battery compartment and remove panel 2 Insert 2 AA batteries oriented as shown 3 Reposition the panel and snap the tab back into place Battery Life Maico Recommends using...

Page 11: ...3 D 0100192 6 Front Panel Controls and Display Figure 3 1 Power button and R L Ear Selector 2 LED Ear Indicator 3 LED Level Indicator 4 dB Level selector buttons 5 Frequency selector buttons stimulus...

Page 12: ...placement of the earphone cushion on the ear i e hair earrings eyeglasses hearing aids etc b Adjust the headband so the earphone cushions are centered over the ears and the head The earphone cushions...

Page 13: ...atient responds Once the patient responds lower the tone by 10dB until he she does not respond Continue in this down 10dB up 5dB pattern until a threshold is established or screening protocol has been...

Page 14: ...o so In the event of repair during the guarantee period please enclose evidence of purchase with the instrument In order to ensure that your instrument works properly the audiometer should be checked...

Page 15: ...ly contaminated it is strongly recommended to remove them from the transducer before they are cleaned with a disinfectant The use of organic solvents and aromatic oils must be avoided Always disconnec...

Page 16: ...provided with the instrument 2 Conduct similar tests with several young adults on whom you will be able to make subsequent retests recording these on audiogram cards also 3 File these audiogram cards...

Page 17: ...t an annual inspection and calibration should be performed The annual check ups can be performed by one of MAICO s authorized service centers 11 2 Instrument Handling The instrument should be checked...

Page 18: ...m at full intensity Rise fall Times 35 msec Calibration Air Conduction ISO 389 1 ANSI S3 6 Warm Up Time None Dimensions W x D x H 6 35 x 15 24 x 2 22cm 2 5 x 6 x 7 8 inches Weight 2 1 lbs with accesso...

Page 19: ...acture yyyy Registration Label Address of Manufacturer Registration Label Package Label IFU Return to Authorized Representative Registration Label B Patient Applied Part according to IEC60601 1 Regist...

Page 20: ...ons are subject to change without notice MAICO Diagnostics 10393 West 70th Street Eden Prairie MN 55344 Phone 1 888 941 4201 Fax 952 903 4100 e mail info maico diagnostics com Internet www maico diagn...

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