Introduction; General; Intended Use; Indications For Use - Maico easyTymp Operation Manual

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1 Introduction

1.1 General

Thank you for purchasing a quality product from the MAICO product family.
The easyTymp is designed and manufactured to meet all quality and safety requirements.
When designing the easyTymp, MAICO placed particular importance on making it a user-
friendly device. The intent was to make its operation easy-to-learn, thus making the
device simple and easy to operate.
This user manual is meant to make it as easy as possible for the operator to become
familiar with the operation and functions of the easyTymp when performing Impedance
tests. If you have questions or suggestions for further improvements, please, do not
hesitate to contact MAICO.
This operation manual provides instruction about different versions of the easyTymp.
Please, confirm your version for relevant sections to your purchased device.

1.2 Intended Use

The tympanometer is used to obtain information on medical conditions affecting the
middle ear and to assess hearing.

1.3 Indications for Use

The easyTymp is an electroAcoustic test instrument that produces controlled levels of
test tones and signals intended for use in conduction diagnostic hearing evaluations and
assisting in the diagnosis of possible otologic disorders. It features Tympanometry and
acoustics reflex.

1.4 Contraindications of Use

Testing should not be performed on patients with one of the following symptoms without
a medical doctor's approval:
 Recent stapedectomy or other middle ear surgery
 Discharging ear
 Acute external auditory canal trauma
 Discomfort (e.g. severe otitis externa)
 Occlusion of the external auditory canal
 Presence of tinnitus, hyperacusis or other sensitivity to loud sounds may
contraindicate testing when high intensity stimuli are used
Visual inspection for obvious structural abnormalities of the external ear structure and
positioning as well as the external ear canal should be performed before testing.
8108757 Rev. 3
Operation Manual easyTymp
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15/11/2016

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