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  • Page 1 TAT-2000 with TemporalScanner ™ TemporalScanner ™ Virtual Classroom Training. Visit www.exergen.com/s www.exergen.com #1 in Proven Accuracy by more than 100 published clinical studies for all ages. Accuracy Matters See www.exergen.com/s Changing the Way the World Takes Temperature...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    30 cm (12 inches) • The thermometer is not shockproof. Do not drop it or to any part of the TAT-2000 with Bluetooth thermometer. expose it to electrical shocks. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this equipment could result.
  • Page 3 Temporal Artery Thermometry The temporal artery (TA) area has a long history of temperature assessment dating back thousands of years with recorded references to palpation of the head for fever assessment. Branching from the external carotid, the superficial TA courses within about a millimeter of the skin’s surface over the lateral forehead, providing good heat conduction to the skin surface, is...
  • Page 4 Temporal Artery Thermometry What is arterial temperature? How accurate is it? Arterial temperature is the same It has been clinically proven in all temperature as the blood flowing from departments for all patients in premier the heart via the aorta. It is the best university hospitals and proven to be determinate of body temperature, and more accurate than ear thermometry.
  • Page 5: Product Map

    A convenient wall-mounted dispenser holding 100 disposable caps is available, illustrated in Figure 3 (Part No. 134315). Ancillary items, including disposable caps are available from many distributors, or by calling Exergen Customer Service at 1-617-923-9900, or by emailing service@exergen. com.
  • Page 6: Measuring Ta Temperature

    Measuring TA Temperature What you should know before Brush hair aside if using the TAT: covering the TA area • Measure only the side of the head Place the probe flush exposed to the environment. Anything on the center of the covering the area to be measured (hair, forehead.
  • Page 7 Measuring TA Temperature What else should I know? Why measure behind the ear lobe (BE) as well as the temporal artery? • A dirty probe lens and cone can cause a low reading. If not shiny, clean the To avoid any possibility of false low lens and cone with an alcohol prep or a temperature caused by diaphoresis, Q-tip moistened in alcohol.
  • Page 8: Clinical Information

    Clinical Information Normal Body Temperature (BT) A single arterial temperature > 38.8°C Normal BT is not a single temperature, but (101.8°F) in the absence of obvious a range of temperatures influenced by age, environmental causes is usually considered fever. An arterial temperature > 38.4°C time of day, and measurement site.
  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    ASTM standards E667-86 and E1112 is +/-0.1°C (+/-0.2°F). *Full responsibility for this product meeting applicable portions of this standard is assumed by Exergen Corporation, Watertown, MA 02472 ** Contact Exergen for Bluetooth interface details.
  • Page 10: Cleaning The Instrument

    Cleaning the Instrument The TemporalScanner is an optical instrument. Like a camera or eye glasses, a dirty lens will distort the view. If the thermometer is unable to see the heat clearly, it will be unable to measure it accurately, resulting in low readings. Probe lens and cone Do not hold the should be shiny clean, if...
  • Page 11 (or adult) in a darkened room. Bluetooth The TAT-2000 with Bluetooth TemporalArtery Scanner is equipped with a special Blue- tooth system to automatically transmit the temperature data to an app or a monitor. The temperature reading is automatically transmitted when the button is released at the end of a scan.
  • Page 12: Display Messages

    A blinking Bluetooth icon appears on the display during search for a device to link up with. A solid Bluetooth icon appears on the on display when the TAT-2000 with Bluetooth is linked. The Bluetooth icon is not displayed when the TAT-2000 with Bluetooth is...
  • Page 13 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity The TAT-2000 series thermometer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of the TAT-2000 series should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601...
  • Page 14 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (cont.) The TAT-2000 series thermometer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of the TAT-2000 series should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test...
  • Page 15 Consult instructions for use Degree of Protection Against Electrical Shock Type B Applied Part, Battery Operated Do not throw this device away in the trash, contact Exergen Corp. for disposal and recycling instruc- tions. IPX0 No protection against water. Batch code...
  • Page 16 If repair is required, please go to our website at www.exergen.com/rma to request a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. You will receive an email response with an RMA number and instructions on where to return your unit. Alternatively, you may contact Exergen customer service at +1 (617) 923-9900 or service@exergen.com or contact your local distributor.

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