8617, FiberOptic OtOmeter:
iNStrUctiONS FOr USe
pLeASe SAVe tHeSe iNStrUctiONS FOr FUtUre USe
8617-INS-LAB-RevA07, October 2007
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WARNINGS that follow indicate potential hazard situations or unsafe practices that, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Important! Read and understand these instructions before using the FiberOptic Otometer. If
you do not understand any part of these instructions, contact your medical supply distribu-
tor for direction in the use of this product.
GF Health Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by im-
proper installation or use of this product.
Do not use this device in the presence of flammable gases.
Do not use this device for nerve testing.
Turn this device OFF when not in use.
Use the otoscope very carefully to avoid perforation.
Before each use, check the outer surface of the ear speculum to ensure that there are no
unintended rough surfaces or sharp edges.
Use the otoscope for ear examination only with an ear speculum attached.
U.S. federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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CAUTIONS that follow indicate potential hazards or unsafe practices that, if not avoided,
could result in minor personal injury or product/property damage.
Do not immerse this device in fluid.
To minimize lamp housing temperatures, do not exceed one minute on-time, and allow no less
than five minutes off-time.
If the handle is too hot or the batteries leak, turn the device OFF immediately and take out the
batteries.
iNteNded USe
The Grafco 8617 FiberOptic Otoscope is intended to illuminate and ex-
amine the auditory canal in conjunction with an ear speculum.
OperAtiON (See pictUre At rigHt)
Install the batteries:
Unscrew the bottom cap from the battery handle.
Insert two AA alkaline batteries into the battery handle, ensuring that
the batteries are configured correctly. Screw the bottom cap onto the
battery handle.
Starting and stopping:
Move the ON/OFF switch on the battery handle
clip down to turn the instrument on. Move the switch up to turn the
instrument off.
Magnification lens:
The 2.5x lens can be swivelled laterally.
8617
FiberOptic
Otoscope
bottom cap
battery handle
ON/OFF
switch
clip
magnification
lens