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Measuring temperature, oral/
axillary (COVIDIEN
TM
FILAC
TM
3000,
blue)
WARNING!
Patient hazard, incorrect measurement
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The decision to use this device with children, pregnant or lactating
patients is the responsibility of the user.
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Before every measurement, ensure that the measurement mode
and the measuring method have been correctly selected.
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For each temperature measurement, use a new probe cover to re
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duce the risk of cross-contamination, nosocomial infections and
inplausible measurements.
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Only use probe covers that are approved for the thermometer being
used.
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Always use the probe cover directly with the thermometer from the
cover box on the device.
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Ensure that the probe covers engage correctly on the thermometer.
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Probe covers are only intended for an individual measurement, they
are not reusable and not sterile. Do not disinfect or sterilize the
probe covers. Dispose of the according to national regulations and
the regulations of your institute.
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Only use properly functioning thermometers. If you find damage, do
not use the thermometer. Use a suitable replacement.
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When not in use, store the thermometer in the corresponding holder
on the machine.
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If the measurements seem implausible, check and evaluate the vital
signs of the patient using alternative means. Then check the mea
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surement function of the device with the help of the section
"Troubleshooting".
WARNING!
Patient hazard, incorrect measurement
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Ensure that in “Direct” measuring mode, oral temperature measure
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ments do not last longer than 3 minutes and axillary measurements
do not last longer than 5 minutes.
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Only perform oral/axillary measurement with devices that are
equipped with a blue temperature probe and a blue probe holder.
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For devices with COVIDIEN
TM
FILAC
TM
3000 measurement equip
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ment, only use COVIDIEN
TM
temperature probes and probe covers.
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For axillary temperature measurements, ensure that the tempera
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ture probe, with probe cover, makes direct contact with the skin of
the patient and does not come into contact with clothing or other
objects.
