ADC Adimals 426 Instructions For Use

Thank you for choosing our Adimals digital thermometer. Your new thermometer is
designed to provide accurate body temperature measurements. Our thermometers meet
or exceed all relevant international performance standards.
Device Description and Intended Use
A digital thermometer is a device used to measure the body temperature of a patient by
means of a transducer coupled with an electric signal amplification, conditioning,
and display unit.
Parts and Assembly
Flexible
probe
Symbol Definitions
The following symbols are associated with your thermometer.
Not made with natural rubber latex
LOT
General Warnings
A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice which,
if not corrected or discontinued immediately, could lead to patient injury, illness,
or death. The thermometer is safe for patients and clinicians when used in
accordance with the instructions and with the warning and caution statements
in this manual. Before using the thermometer, familiarize all operating personnel
with the general safety instructions provided in this manual.
WARNING: Use of this device is not intended to be a substitute for consultation with your
physician.
WARNING: Avoid taking temperature for 30 minutes after physical exercise, bathing,
dining, or drinking hot or cold beverages.
WARNING: High prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children.
Contact your physician.
WARNING: Do not allow children to walk or run during temperature taking. The probe could
present a hazard.
WARNING: Oral, axillary, and rectal temperatures vary by approximately 1°F (0.5°C).
WARNING: Keep battery out of children's reach. Swallowing battery could be harmful.
Battery should not be recharged or placed into extreme heat as it may explode.
CAUTION: Do not boil, bite, bend, drop, or disassemble the thermometer.
CAUTION: Keep thermometer away from direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, or dust.
CAUTION: Do not take axillary temperature through patient's clothing. Direct probe cover to
skin contact is required.
CAUTION: Do not autoclave. Please note the cleaning procedures described in this manual.
How to Use
1.Place a probe cover carefully over the tip (Figure 1).
2.Push the Power button to turn the unit on. The LCD window will briefly display
as an internal test. The unit will then briefly display the last read temperature.
3.The unit is ready for a temperature reading when
An E message in the window indicates your unit is not functioning properly.
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The °F/°C symbol will flash during the duration of the measurement time.
4.The unit will beep when the reading is complete in approximately 10 seconds.
If you remove the thermometer early, the LCD will display
Turn the unit off and back on to take a new reading.
5.Push the Power button to turn the unit off. This will prolong the battery life.
If you do not turn the unit off, it will shut off automatically in approximately 1 minute.
Ensuring Accurate Temperature Measurement
We recommend using probe covers with all digital stick
thermometers (Figure 1).
Oral Use
(for children 4 years and older):
Place the probe well under the patient's tongue (Figure 2). Keep
mouth closed while thermometer is reading. Instruct children not to
bite down on the probe. The peak temperature should be reached
in approximately 10 seconds, and will make a continuous beeping
sound. Opening the mouth or improper placement of the probe tip
could result in a longer time for a reading.
Rectal Use
(Commonly used for babies, young children or when it is difficult to take an oral or
underarm temperature):
Lubricate the probe cover with a water-soluble jelly for easier insertion; do not use
petroleum jelly, as it may cause an inaccurate reading. Gently insert the tip of the probe
no more than a 1/2 inch into the rectum. The peak temperature should be reached in
approximately 10 seconds, and will make a continuous beeping sound.
STOP if you meet any resistance. The sensing unit is on the very tip of the probe and there
is no need to insert the probe deep into the rectum. Dispose of the used probe cover and
clean the thermometer as recommended.
ADC
Digital Thermometer
Power button
LCD display
2460
Adimals
®
Model 426
Instructions
Battery cover
Lo ° F
is displayed.
and the unit will beep.
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for Use
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Figure 1
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