Exergen Calibration Verification Kit Manual

Calibration Verification Kit (CVK)
-for all Exergen TAT-5000 and
TAT-5000S medical thermometers

What is the purpose of a calibration verification kit?

It allows the calibration of any Exergen thermometer to be verified in the
hospital, on nursing floors, or in the field, conveniently, quickly, and
accurately.

Why is a CVK necessary?

Calibration verification is a commonly required part of routine quality
assurance programs, and also is used if a question is raised about the accuracy
of a particular thermometer. Actual recalibration of an Exergen thermometer is
never required unless it has been physically damaged or experiences
component failure, in which case the calibration verification test identifies the
problem device, which then is returned to the factory for repair.

What is in the CVK?

A special TAT-5000 Certified Master (CM) reference thermometer of the same
calibration type (Arterial or Oral) in use by the institution, a portable hand-held
reference blackbody, an AC plug-in adapter for long term use, a 9-volt battery
for portable use, and a rugged storage case.
Who uses t h e CVK?
The main users are biomedical/clinical engineering, blood donor and pheresis
units (in the United States, blood donor and pheresis units are required by the
American Association of Blood Banks to verify thermometers on a daily basis),
and many nursing units where accurate temperature is critical such as
hematology/oncology, and bone marrow and organ transplant units.

How is the CVK ordered?

The order must include the serial number of any one of the TAT-5000 or TAT-
5000S thermometers that will be verified. This identification assures an exact
calibration match to the CM reference thermometer.

Does the master reference thermometer need calibration?

The calibration of the CM thermometer should be checked and factory re-
certified yearly. This is indicated by the due date on the calibration sticker
affixed to the CM thermometer. On or before the due date the CM thermometer
should be returned to Exergen for re-certification. The Exergen part number for
re-certification is 139000, the cost is $75.
Calibration Verification Kit
P/N 129075 – Arterial
P/N 129076 – Oral
In Use with TAT-5000
In Use with TAT-5000S
Handheld Blackbody
EXERGEN
CORPORATION
400 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone 617.923.9900
Fax: 617-923-9911
www.exergen.com
Email: medical@exergen.com