2
Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer
• Always install a new probe cover prior to taking a temperature. The probe cover membrane should be smooth
with no holes, tears, or wrinkles.
• The thermometer was designed to be used only with Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer probe covers.
Use of probe covers manufactured by any company other than Lumeon
TM
may result in erroneous readings.
• Ensure that the probe tip seals the ear canal prior to taking a temperature. Failing to seal the ear canal will result in a
loss of accuracy.
• When not in use, the Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer should be placed in the thermometer base unit.
• The Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer should not be used on patients with ear drainage, blood,
cerebrospinal fluid, vernix, ear wax plugs, or foreign bodies in the ear canal.
• Patients with removable hearing aids should remove the device at least 10 minutes prior to ear temperature
assessment. Implanted devices generally do not affect ear temperature.
• Pressure equalization (PE) or tympanostomy tubes will not adversely affect accuracy. For patient comfort, wait one
week after surgery before using Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer.
• When assessing patient temperatures during cold weather conditions, allow the patient to equilibrate to room
temperature before use.
• Excessive eardrum scarring may cause lowered temperature readings.
• Under normal conditions, ear wax does not affect accuracy. However, cerumen plugs or impactions containing
debris can lower the temperature measurement by several tenths of a degree.
• Always wait at least two minutes before taking another measurement in the same ear.
• Used probe covers must be treated as infectious biological waste and disposed of in accordance with current
medical practices and local regulations.
• Lithium or alkaline batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental and institutional policies.
• Expired or old equipment must be disposed of in accordance with institutional policy.
Section IV — Icon Identification
Eject Button
Dispose of as Electrical and Electronic Waste
ºF
C
º
°C/°F Button
Medical
Equipment
Type BF Protection (Degree of protection against electrical
shock - there is no conductive connection to the patient)
Timer Button
Medical Electrical Equipment
Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer
(1) Classified with respect to electical shock, fire and me-
chanical hazards in accordance with UL60601-1
(2) Classified with respect to electrical shock, fire, mechani-
cal and other specified hazards in accordance with CAN/CSA
C22.2 No. 601.1
Scan Button
See Accompanying
Choking Hazard
Documents