General; Attaching Ear Tips; Removing Ear Tips; The Probe Tube - Interacoustics OtoRead Instructions For Use Manual

3.10 Handling and selection of ear tips
3.10.1

General

When using the OtoRead
The Sanibel ear tips are single use only and should not be reused. The ear tips are disposable and should
be replaced after each patient. Reuse of ear tips can lead to the spread of infection from patient to patient.
The probe tube must have an ear tip attached before inserting it into an ear canal. Your choice of ear tip will
depend on the size and shape of the ear canal and ear. Your choice may also depend on personal
preference and the way you perform your test.
The OtoRead instrument comes with a variety of disposable ear tips that fit different ear canal sizes.
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The ear tip must seal the ear canal. The best test results are obtained when the ear tip is inserted deeply into
the ear canal instead of flush with the ear canal opening. Caution must be taken, however, to ensure that the
ear tip does not extend too deeply into the ear canal.
3.10.2

Attaching ear tips

3.10.3

Removing ear tips

3.10.4

The probe tube

Probe tubes are disposable and should be replaced when they become clogged. A package of replacement
probe tubes and a probe removal tool are included with this instrument.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to clean the probe tube. This may cause damage to the probe!
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OtoRead™ - Instructions for Use - US
Micro-Probe, Sanibel ear tips must be used
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After selecting an ear tip, push it onto the probe tube until it is
flush against the base of the probe body. Twisting the ear tip
slightly while pushing it onto the probe is recommended.
Be sure the ear tip is fully seated on the probe. There should be
no gaps between the ear tip and the probe body.
Grasp the ear tip at the base with your fingers and twist it while
pulling it off the probe tube. Grasping the base of the ear tip will
prevent the probe tube from being inadvertently pulled out of the
probe head along with the ear tip
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