Operating Instructions - Interacoustics OtoRead Instructions For Use Manual

OtoRead™ Instructions for Use - US

3 Operating instructions

General precautions
When operating the instrument, please observe the following general precautions:
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1. Use this device only as described in this manual.
2. Use only the disposable Sanibel ear tips designed for use with this instrument.
3. Always use a new ear tip for each patient to avoid cross-contamination. The ear tips are not
designed for reuse.
4. Never insert the probe tip into the ear canal without affixing an ear tip as omission may damage the
patient's ear canal.
5. Keep the ear tip box outside the reach of the patient.
6. Be sure to insert the probe tip in a way which will ensure a tight fit without causing any harm to the
patient. Use of a correct and clean ear tip is mandatory.
7. Be sure to use only stimulation intensities acceptable to the patient.
8. It is recommended to conduct an Integrity Check at the beginning of each day to ensure that the
probe and/or cable is functioning correctly for TEOAE and DPOAE measurements.
9. Dispose of and replace any probe tip that is contaminated, to ensure wax or other debris stuck in the
probe tip does not affect the measurement.
Please note:
1. Careful handling of the instrument whenever in contact with a patient should be given high priority.
Calm and stable positioning while testing is preferred for optimal accuracy.
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2. The OtoRead should be operated in a quiet environment, so that measurements are not influenced
by outside acoustic noise. This may be determined by an appropriately skilled person trained in
acoustics. ISO 8253 Section 11, defines a quiet room for audiometric hearing testing in its guideline.
WARNING
3. Never clean the transducer housing with water or insert non-specified instruments into the
transducer.
4. Do not drop the instrument and avoid any other undue impact to the device. If the instrument is
dropped or otherwise damaged, return it to the manufacturer for repair and/or calibration. Do not use
the instrument if any damage is suspected.
The control panel
Note: The UP key will always bring the instrument back to either the previous screen, menu or the main
menu. The UP key will also access the print command from the Main Menu.
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The OtoRead uses 4 buttons to control all functions of the instrument.
These buttons are arranged in a directional cursor format. The arrows
on the keypad ( LEFT , RIGHT,
the arrows that are used on the screen. The screen will indicate which
button to push by showing the appropriate arrow.
UP, and DOWN) correspond to
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