Important Safety Instructions - Prestige medical DT-30 Instructions Manual

ImPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS

This instrument may only be used for the
purposes described in this booklet. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage
caused by incorrect application.
• Never immerse in water or other liquids. For
cleaning please follow the instructions in the
Cleaning and Disinfecting section.
• Do not use the instrument if you think it is
damaged or notice anything unusual.
• Never open the instrument.
• A basic physiological effect called vasocon-
striction can occur in the early stages of fever,
resulting in a cool skin effect. The recorded
temperature using this thermometer can,
therefore, be unusually low.
• If the measurement result is not consistent
with the patient's finding or unusually low,
repeat the measurement every 15 minutes or
double check the result by another core body
temperature measurement.
• This instrument comprises sensitive
components and must be treated with caution.
Observe the storage and operating conditions
described in the technical Specifications
section.
• Ensure that children do not use the instrument
unsupervised; some parts are small enough to
be swallowed.
• Protect this instrument from extreme hot
or cold temperatures, impact and dropping,
contamination and dust, and direct sunlight
• If the instrument is not going to be used
for a prolonged period the battery should be
removed.
WARNINg: Use of this instrument is not
intended as a substitute for consultation
with your physician. This instrument is NOT
waterproof so do not immerse in liquids.