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Kinsa QuickCare
Thermometer™
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Catalogue# 500-00011-000
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Thank you for purchasing the Kinsa QuickCare Thermometer™, a
professionally accurate instrument for fast and easy temperature
taking. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure accurate
temperatures and safe operation. If you have any questions or
comments about the Kinsa QuickCare Thermometer, contact
Customer Happiness at
kinsahealth.com/contactus
.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Smart Thermometer
• Quick Start Guide
The Kinsa QuickCare Thermometer is intended to be used with Apple and Android
mobile phones. Please see
kinsahealth.com/phones
for the full list of supported devices.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Kinsa QuickCare Thermometer is used for the intermittent measurement and monitoring of human body temperature, orally,
rectally and under the arm. The device is for the adult and pediatric population.
WARNINGS:
• Never use the thermometer for purposes other than those it has been intended for.
• Do not allow children to walk or run while taking a temperature.
• High, prolonged fever requires medical attention. Be sure to contact your physician.
• WARNING Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas) should be
used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to QuickCare. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this equipment could result.
• WARNING: Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided because it could result in
improper operation. If such use is necessary, this equipment and the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are
operating normally.
• Power line magnetic fields (in excess of 3A/m) should be kept at a distance to reduce the likelihood of interference. Warning keep
DEVICE away from sources of high levels of power line magnetic fields (in excess of 30 A/m) to reduce the likelihood of interference.
PRECAUTIONS
• This thermometer uses Bluetooth Low Energy 4.1 to communicate with Apple and Android mobile devices. Please see
kinsahealth.com/phones
for the full list of supported devices.
• Clean the probe before and after use.
• Thermometer is water resistant, not waterproof. Never dip the thermometer into water or other liquids. Do not boil the probe. For
cleaning and disinfecting, please see Cleaning and Storage.
• Keep out of reach of unattended children.
• Do not bend or bite the probe as this may damage the probe.
• Do not use thermometer if there are signs of damage. If damaged, do not attempt a repair. Please contact Customer Happiness at
kinsahealth.com/contactus
.
• Do not store the unit in direct sunlight or at high temperatures.
• Avoid exercise and drinking hot or cold beverages before taking a temperature as these activities may affect accuracy of the reading.
• If the thermometer has been stored in cold conditions, allow it to warm to room temperature before attempting a measurement.
• Underarm measurement may take longer than oral or rectal measurements.
• When using thermometer for rectal measurement, do not insert probe past the metal tip.
• Kinsa recommends using a password on your smartphone to protect your information.
FEATURES
• Fast 8 second reading time
Results will vary by individual and method used. Under ideal conditions, measurements occur in 8 seconds.
• Meets ASTM & ISO standards for professional accuracy.
• Smartphone-connected thermometer with easy-to-read display, and additional Smart functionality available through Kinsa app.
• Use orally, rectally, or under the arm, and conveniently displays in °F or °C.
• Flexible design for comfort, and water resistant for safe cleaning.
TEMPERATURE READINGS
Although there is no one “normal” temperature reading, a temperature taken orally, ranging between 97.0°F and 99.9°F (36.1°C and
37.7°C), is considered normal. A rectal temperature is generally about 1° higher and an underarm temperature will be about 1° lower. A
person’s body temperature will usually be several tenths to one full degree lower in the morning than it is in the late afternoon.
Therefore, if your temperature is 97.9°F (36.6°C) in the morning, it could be 98.4°F (36.9°C) or more in the late afternoon and still be
normal. The best method to determine your own normal temperature is to use the thermometer when you are feeling well. Record
your temperature twice a day (early morning and late afternoon). Take the average of the two temperatures. This is considered your
normal body temperature. Any variation from it may indicate some sort of illness and you should consult your physician. This device is
calibrated at the time of manufacturing. No recalibration is required. Contact Customer Happiness for any accuracy issues.
BEFORE USE
The Kinsa QuickCare Thermometer is intended for the intermittent measurement and monitoring of human body temperature orally,
rectally, and under the arm. Whichever method is used, it is recommended to avoid eating or drinking any liquids, exercising, taking
showers or baths, or smoking for 10 minutes prior to use, as these can cause mild variations in temperature. Disinfect the probe with
isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol before use. See Cleaning and Storage section below.
PROBE COVERS
Probe covers can be purchased at most drug stores or pharmacy departments. Place a cover on the probe tip each time the
thermometer is used to help prevent the spread of germs.
OPERATING YOUR KINSA QUICKCARE THERMOMETER
You can use your Kinsa QuickCare thermometer on yourself or others by itself, or paired to the Kinsa app.
TO SET UP YOUR THERMOMETER FOR FIRST TIME USE
Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device.
Download the Kinsa app from the App Store or Google Play. The app can also be downloaded by going directly to
kinsahealth.com/download
. Please see kinsahealth.com/phones for the full list of supported devices.
Launch the Kinsa app. (The app will be on your Home screen or in your Apps folder depending on type of mobile device.)
Turn the thermometer on and follow the in-app prompts to connect.
Your thermometer is now successfully connected to your mobile device. For future temperature readings, open the
Kinsa app to automatically sync readings to your mobile device and assign to individual family members, add notes or
symptoms/medications, and see guidance.
HAVING PROBLEMS?
Your thermometer will display APP until it is connected with the Kinsa app. If your thermometer won’t connect to the app, you can
activate it on its own by pressing the ON/OFF button once to turn the thermometer on and then pressing the ON/OFF button 2 more
times in rapid succession.
Note: viewing temperature history or receiving guidance will not be possible until the thermometer has been
connected to the app. For additional support, contact Customer Happiness at
kinsahealth.com/contactus
.
TO SET UP YOUR THERMOMETER WITH A NEW MOBILE DEVICE
1. If you have the original phone, open Kinsa, go to “More,” select the thermometer to remove and choose “Forget Thermometer.”
2. On the additional mobile device, repeat Steps 3 through 5 above.
3. Your thermometer is now successfully connected to an additional mobile device.
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