natus MADSEN Alpha OAE+, User Manual

Page: 5 / 59

MADSEN Alpha OAE+ Screener User Manual
5
1 Introduction
1.1 Brief description
Thank you for purchasing the Alpha OAE+ handheld Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Screener.
Note: This manual is your guide to the use and maintenance of Alpha OAE+. You must read it carefully before
using Alpha OAE+ for the first time.
Take particular note of the cleaning and maintenance instructions. Failure to use and maintain Alpha OAE+
correctly may void your warranty.
Alpha OAE+ is a fast, reliable, easy to use, and lightweight hearing screener. Alpha OAE+ provides for easy
navigation using its touchscreen function.
1.2 Docking station
Use only the power supplies specified in Technical Specifications, Power adapter.
Alpha OAE+ is supplied with a docking station that provides:

battery recharging

printing from a document printer

creating a PDF with test results

printing from a label printer
1.3 Printing
For printing instructions see Printing , 37 .
Alpha OAE+
You can place Alpha OAE+ in the docking station and send reports to a PC. You can then print the reports from the PC. If you have an
optional label printer, it can be connected to the docking station and then you can print test results.
1.4 Intended Use
The Type 1077 device is indicated for use in the recording and automated analysis of human physiological data (screening auditory brainstem
responses and/or otoacoustic emissions) necessary for the diagnosis of auditory and hearing-related dis-orders.
Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions and Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions:
The Type 1077 DPOAE module and TEOAE module can be used for patients of all ages, from children to adults, including infants and geriatric
patients. It is especially indicated for use in testing individuals for whom behavioral audiometric results are deemed unreliable, such as
infants, young children, and cognitively impaired adults.
Auditory Brainstem Response:
The Type 1077 ABR module is especially intended for infants from 34 weeks (gestational age) up to 6 months of age. When the device is used
to screen infants, they should be asleep or in a quiet state at the time of screening.
The device is intended for use by audiologists, ENTs and other healthcare professionals.
Note: There are no known contra-indications for use of Type 1077 device and accessories.
Note: The 1077 device comes in various configurations. The Alpha OAE+ device, which is a 1077 device, is only available in an OAE
configuration.
Note: Natus Medical Denmark ApS does not guarantee the accuracy of the test results or the tests themselves, if accessories other than those
supplied by Natus Medical Denmark ApS are used for this device (e.g., eartips).