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Device description
The ICS AirCal irrigator is a convenient and accurate air caloric stimulator to be used for evoking nystagmus during
VNG/ENG examinations. The system provides thermal stimulation through the use of a carefully controlled flow of air. The
air temperature is adjustable from 12°C to 50°C. The system provides for presetting two temperatures -- one for the warm
and one for the cool caloric stimulation. Precise temperature control is maintained through the use of a thermistor loc-
ated close to the point of airflow delivery. The innovative design of the otoscopic delivery head allows observation of the
point of stimulation, assuring valid and repeatable responses.
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Intended Use
Users: To be used only by qualified medical personnel with prior knowledge of the medical and scientific facts underlying
the procedure.
Use: An air caloric stimulator is a device that delivers a stream of air to the ear canal at controlled rates of airflow and tem-
perature and that is intended for vestibular function testing of a patient's body balance system. The vestibular stimulation
of the semicircular canals produces involuntary eye movements that are measured and recorded by a nystagmograph.
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Typographical conventions
The use of Warning, Caution and Note
To draw your attention to information regarding safe and appropriate use of the device or software, the manual uses pre-
cautionary statements as follows:
Warning
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Indicates that there is a risk of death or serious injury to the user or patient.
Caution
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Indicates that there is a risk of injury to the user or patient or risk of damage to data or the device.
Note
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Indicates that you should take special notice.
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Otometrics - ICS AirCal
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