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Indications For Use
The Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer is intended to measure the human body temperature
in the ear. This device is reusable for clinical or home use on both adults and children.
Warnings And Precautions
This thermometer functions with Apple and Android mobile devices. Please see
kinsahealth.com/devices for the full list of supported devices.
Clean the probe before and after use.
Never use the thermometer for purposes other than body temperature measurement.
Please follow the safety precautions when using on children.
The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 59 - 104 °F (15 - 40 °C).
Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes:
(below -13 °F / -25 °C or over 131 °F / 55 °C) or excessive humidity (>95% RH).
Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your
physician.
High, prolonged fever requires medical attention. Be sure to contact your physician.
The 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 allow children to walk or run while
taking a temperature.
Avoid exercise and drinking hot or cold beverages before taking a temperature as these
activities may affect accuracy of the reading.
Features of your Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer
Fast 1 second reading.
Meets ASTM & ISO standards for professional accuracy.
Gentle and easy to use in the ear.
No probe covers needed.
Conveniently displays in °F or °C.
Water resistant, for safe cleaning.
Use with or without your mobile device. Connects via Bluetooth Low Energy.
Additional Smart functionality available through Kinsa app.
Body Temperature
Temperature readings vary from person to person, by age, time of day, and by site of
measurement. For example, core body temperature often decreases with age. 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) using the Kinsa app. 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.
Why Measure in the Ear?
Ear temperatures accurately reflect core body temperature, since the ear drum shares
a blood supply with the temperature control center in the brain: the hypothalamus.
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The Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer monitors the infrared heat radiated from the
eardrum and surrounding tissue and detects once an accurate temperature
measurement has been taken.
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1 Netter H F, Atlas of Human Anatomy, Novartis Medical Education, East Hanover, NJ, 1997, pp 63, 95.
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