Path medical Senti, User Manual

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8.5 Accessories
The probe tip of the ear probe must not be inserted into an ear without a disposable ear
tip properly affixed to the probe tip. Make sure that the ear tip size corresponds to the
patient’s ear canal size.
Ear probes or insert earphones must not be used in cases of external otitis (outer ear
canal infection) or in any case which yields to pain for the patient when inserting the ear
probe or insert earphone.
Disposable accessories (e.g. ear tips and other accessories marked for single use only on
the package label or data sheet) must be replaced between patients (or ears of the same
patient) to avoid cross-infection. Do not clean or reuse these items.
Do not connect any accessories other than those provided by PATH MEDICAL. Other
accessories are not compatible with the device and may result in device damage or
improper functionality of the device. If connecting accessories which do not comply with
the same safety requirements as this product, this may lead to a reduction in the overall
system safety level.
Cleaning the device and its accessories is very important for compliance with hygienic
requirements and to avoid any cross-infection. For further information please refer to
section
5: Cleaning .
Always handle cables and transducers with care. Do not excessively bend or twist any
cable. The cable may break and hence deteriorate overall device functionality or reduce
the overall system safety level. Do not drop, throw or hit any transducer on a hard object.
Sensitive parts (e.g. ear probe microphone and loudspeakers) may get damaged and
deteriorate measurement performance. Do not use a cable or transducer if any damage is
suspected.
Keep small parts (e.g. ear tips) out of patient’s range (especially children) in order to
prevent accidental swallowing.
No parts may be eaten, burnt, or in any other way used for purposes other than
audiometry.
Inspect the transducer channels of the insert earphone and/or ear probe (including probe
tip and ear tip) before use. A blocked loudspeaker channel may yield lower stimulus
levels or prevent successful calibration. A blocked microphone channel may yield lower
response levels or prevent successful calibration. If in doubt conduct a probe test (see
section
3.5.4: Hardware Tests ).
The sockets are intended to connect to the respective accessories (e.g. transducer,
electrode cable, power supply unit, label printer). Do not connect any other item to these
sockets. For correct connections see section
3.4.3: Device Sockets .
Do not try to insert any plug into a device socket with excessive force. A plug fits only into
a device socket if the mechanical coding of the plug is corresponding to the device socket.
Color-codes help finding the correct device socket. For desktop devices, please also check
the icons on the back panel of the device for correct insertion. See section
3.4.3: Device
Sockets .
When pulling a plug out of a socket always pull at the plug and not at the cable to avoid
cable break.
Do not expose the label printout to sunlight or heat. Printing on thermal paper fades with
exposure to light or heat.