MADSEN Alpha OAE+ Screener User Manual
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Physical operating principle
Alpha OAE+ uses Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE) and TEOAE (Transiently Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions) technologies.
Otoacoustic Emissions measure cochlear mechanics and indicate whether the cochlea is functioning correctly or not. Emission strength
usually decreases with age or hearing impairment.
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About this manual
Please note that menu selections and screen shots in this manual may not reflect the configuration of your test device.
This manual contains a description of the main functions of Alpha OAE+.
Installation
describe how to unpack Alpha OAE+, prepare and connect cables, and set up the device.
Safety
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed to ensure the safe performance of Alpha OAE+.
Note: Local government rules and regulations should also be followed.
Please see the overview of device labeling in Alpha OAE+ Overview
and read the warning notes in General Safety Information
Training
You should read this manual before you start operating Alpha OAE+ to become familiar with the device before testing on a client.
Note: To obtain a free printed copy of the user documentation, contact Natus Medical Denmark ApS ( natus.com).
Maintenance and cleaning
For instructions on how and when to clean Alpha OAE+ and accessories, please see Maintenance and Cleaning
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Typographical conventions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
To draw your attention to information regarding safe and appropriate use of the device or software, the manual uses precautionary
statements as follows:
Warning: Indicates that there is a risk of death or serious injury to the user or patient.
Caution: Indicates that there is a risk of injury to the user or patient or risk of damage to data or the device.
Note: Indicates that you should take special notice.
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed to ensure safe performance of Alpha OAE+.
Note: Local government rules and regulations, if applicable, should be followed at all times.
Navigating this Manual
Menus, icons and functions to select are shown in bold type. Press OK (
).
eIFU
Note: Instructions to Access the eIFU: A copy of the Instructions for Use in PDF format is in the associated product area:
https://hearing-balance.natus.com/manuals
Note: All required information, per applicable regulations, is included in this User Guide.
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General Safety Information
Note: Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported, to the manufacturer and the competent authority of
the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.