ADC 3699 Quick Manual

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Device Description and Intended Use:
ll DC ® Neurological Percussion Hammers are medical instruments used by healthcare practitioners
to test deep tendon reflexes as part of a neurological physical examination in order to detect abnor-
malities in the central or peripheral nervous system.
ll DC ® Tuning Forks are medical instruments used by healthcare practitioners to conduct auditory
and neurological testing to identify underlying medical conditions. The Rinne and Webber tests can
be conducted with these devices.
Contraindications:
Neurological Instruments should not be used on damaged or injured locations of a patient' s body
where the use of such a device may cause greater harm or injury.
Warnings and Cautions:
W RNING: Neurological hammers may contain sharp points or components.
Do not leave this device unattended around children.
C UTION: Some neurological hammers may have pointed tips that can cause serious injuries
if used improperly. Care should be taken when handling these devices.
C UTION: No form of sterilization has been validated for this device. Do not autoclave
this device or expose it to extreme environmental conditions as damage to the device may result.
Operation (For all Neurological Hammers):
The Taylor Hammer (3693) is typically held at the end and then swung in an arc-like motion onto
the tendon. The Queen's Square (3699) and Babinski Hammers (3697) are usually held perpendi-
cular to the tendon and passively swung onto the tendon with the assistance of gravity. The Jen-
drassik maneuver can also be used to accentuate reflexes.
Select models (Buck Hammer - 3691 and Babinski Hammer - 3697) have concealed needles
and/or brushes for additional reflex and neurological testing. To use these components, unscrew
the base of the hammer's handle. For Buck Hammers, the concealed needle can be accessed by
unscrewing the top of the device and pulling the needle free.
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Operation (For all Tuning Forks):
To operate your tuning fork, hold it as close as possible to the end. For best results, strike the tuning
fork gently against a hard surface near where the forks start. It is not necessary to strike the object
very hard and care should be taken not to strike an object that can be easily damaged, such as a
glass table top or other similar object.
lternately, the tuning fork may be activated by 'snapping' the tips of the forks. Place your thumb
and index figure on the outside of each fork and then slide your fingers off the tip of each fork
while moving them towards each other, as if you were snapping. The motion will set the two
forks vibrating.
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