ADC Adscope Stethoscope 600 Instructions For Use

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is designed to provide unsurpassed acoustic sensitivity, unrivaled durability, and
unparalleled comfort. Every component has been carefully designed to maximize
performance.
These instructions for use are for all Adscope stethoscope models: 600, 601,
602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 608, 612, 614, 615, 618 and 619.
Device Description and Intended Use
This device is intended for medical diagnostic purposes only. It can be used for
auscultation of heart, lung, bowel and other body sounds. The device is not
designed, sold or intended for use except as indicated.
General Warnings
a condition or practice which, if not corrected or discontinued immediately,
could lead to patient injury, illness, or death.
WARNING: Never use stethoscope without eartips firmly locked in place.
WARNING: Stethoscope contains small parts which may present a choking hazard.
WARNING: Cross-contamination of the stethoscope could cause patient infection.
Clean and disinfect stethoscope between uses as described in Cleaning, Disinfection,
and Storage.
WARNING: Eartips can be swallowed and cause a choking hazard. Ensure all parts are
properly attached and stored.
WARNING: Stethoscope tubing can be a strangulation hazard. Keep away from children.
How to Use an Adjustable Frequency Chestpiece (AFD Models - 600,
601, 603, 604, 606, 608, 612, 614, 615, 618 and 619)
Adscopes with AFD technology provide the enhanced acoustic response of a
traditional bell and diaphragm. A rubber gasket around the perimeter of the
diaphragm allows you to alter the frequency response by changing the contact
pressure.
For low-frequency response (bell phase)
simply hold the chestpiece in place with
light pressure. (Fig. 1)
Selection of a Combination Chestpiece
(Two-sided models - 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 608 and 619)
With combination stethoscopes you can select the use of
either the diaphragm for monitoring high-frequency sounds,
or the open bell for monitoring low-frequency response.
To select a side, hold the chestpiece valve stem in one
hand and rotate the chestpiece 180° with the other hand
until it "clicks" into place. The stem has an engraved dot,
which aligns with the active side.
To confirm which side is activated, tap lightly on one side,
then the other, to hear which provides the positive response.
Converting the Chestpiece (601, 608 Only)
The 601 and 608 chestpiece drums accommodate two
different chestpiece attachments. To attach the bell you
must first remove the pediatric diaphragm and then
thread the bell clockwise until tight.
To remove pediatric diaphragm, twist in
a counterclockwise direction.
Orientation of the Headset
The binaurals (eartubes) are angled at 15° to
permit a comfortable, acoustically sealed aural
fit. Eartips should point forward, towards the
bridge of the nose, to fit properly.
Adjusting the Spring Tension in the Headset
To reduce the tension, grip the binaurals firmly using both hands with fingers at
the center of the "Y" in the tubing, thumbs at each side where the tubing
branches out. Flex binaurals gradually until the desired tension is obtained.
To increase the tension, grip the binaurals
in the hand and squeeze the binaural
tubes together gradually.
CAUTION: Excessive adjustment could
weaken the spring.
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A warning statement in this manual identifies
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Instructions for Use
Stethoscope. Your new stethoscope
For high-frequency monitoring (diaphragm
phase) apply firm fingertip pressure to the
chestpiece. (Fig. 2)
Correct
To reduce tension
(Fig. 2)
Diaphragm Activated
Bell Activated
Incorrect
To increase tension