Probe Test For Teoae; Performing The Probe Test; Functioning Probe - Interacoustics Eclipse EP15 Instructions For Use Manual

6.2 Probe test for TEOAE

Probe performance is crucial to TEOAE test results. We recommend that you conduct a probe test at the
beginning of each day before starting to test on patients to ensure that the probe is functioning correctly.
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Before conducting the probe test, ensure that the probe tip is clean and free of wax and/or debris
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Always conduct the probe test in a quiet test environment
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Only use the recommended cavity for testing. Using a different type of cavity may either not detect
probe faults or may incorrectly indicate a faulty probe

6.2.1 Performing the probe test

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Select the TEOAE 1-4 kHz. protocol.
2. Insert the probe tip without an ear tip attached into the 2cc cavity provided with the Eclipse.
3. Press the Start button and let the test run until it stops after 2 minutes. Do not stop the test
manually.
4. If the probe is functioning correctly (no TE bands get a checkmark), it is possible to continue with
daily testing.
5. If error messages appear during testing or if one or more of the TE bands has a checkmark above
it at the end of the test, the probe test has failed. Check and clean the probe tip for wax or debris
and redo the probe test. If the probe test fails a second time, the Eclipse must not be used to test
on patients. Contact your local distributor for assistance.

6.2.2 Functioning probe

If the probe is functioning correctly, none of the TE bands will have a checkmark above them when the test
ends similar to Figure 1 below.
Figure 1 - Probe test has passed/functioning probe
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