Medisana FTC Manual

medisana GmbH, 41468 NEUSS, GER
medisana GmbH, 41468 NEUSS, GERMANY.
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LCD display 2
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Sensor
tip 1
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important notes! Be sure to keep!
Please read these instructions for use carefully before using
the device, in particular the safety instructions and keep the
Sensor
instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you give
the device to someone else, be sure to include these instruc-
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tions for use.
The thermometer contains small parts that could be swal-
lowed by children. Do not leave the thermometer unattended
in the hands of children.
Use the thermometer only for taking body temperature under
the tongue, in the armpits, or in the rectum. Do not use the
thermometer in the ears.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Use the thermometer only for measuring body temperatures.
The thermometer is not suitable for professional use.
Important notes! Be sure to keep!
Do not attempt to repair the thermometer yourself. If it no
longer functions properly, do not continue to use it. Ask your
Please read these instructions for use carefully before using
dealer and have repairs done only by medisana service.
Observe the operating and storage conditions in order to keep
the device, in particular the safety instructions and keep the
the medisana FTC thermometer fully functional for a long
time.
instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you give
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
the device to someone else, be sure to include these instruc-
Please first check whether the device is complete.
The contents include:
tions for use.
- the medisana FTC thermometer
- Battery type AG3 or LR41 (already installed)
The thermometer contains small parts that could be swal-
- Storage box
- Instructions for use
lowed by children. Do not leave the thermometer unattended
Remove/insert battery
in the hands of children.
The medisana FTC
out of the package as the battery is already pre-in-
Use the thermometer only for taking body temperature under
serted. However, if after a certain period of opera-
tion, a battery symbol appears on the display, the
the tongue, in the armpits, or in the rectum. Do not use the
battery must be replaced. To do this, pull off the cap 4 of
the battery compartment and remove the battery com-
thermometer in the ears.
partment about 18 mm from the thermometer. Use a
suitable tool, such as a ballpoint pen tip, to loosen the
Use the thermometer only for measuring body temperatures.
button cell battery carefully. Insert the new button cell
battery with the "+" symbol pointing upwards. Slide
The thermometer is not suitable for professional use.
the battery compartment
ter. Close the battery
Do not attempt to repair the thermometer yourself. If it no
cap.
longer functions properly, do not continue to use it. Ask your
Taking temperatures: fast and error-free!
Fevers are often associated with fatigue, body aches,
dealer and have repairs done only by medisana service.
shivering, and chills. The course of the disease can best be
controlled by measuring the fever two to three times a day
Observe the operating and storage conditions in order to keep
at intervals of 4 to 6 hours. The measurement should always
be performed in the same area of the body and at about the the medisana FTC thermometer fully functional for a long
same time for the results to be comparable. The medisana
FTC thermometer makes it quick and easy to take a current time.
body temperature. Frequent errors such as not leaving the
thermometer in place long enough can almost be ruled out. A
temperature measurement can be carried out in the following
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
areas: a) under the tongue (oral), b) in the armpit (axillary), c)
in the rectum (rectal)
Please first check whether the device is complete.
Measurement
The contents include:
Turn the thermometer on by pressing the Start button 3. All
of the symbols will appear for about two seconds, followed
- the medisana FTC thermometer
by a short beep. The most recent reading will then be briefly
displayed on the LCD display 2 (with a small M appearing
- Battery type AG3 or LR41 (already installed)
on the right edge of the display). If the temperature is less
than 32°C, you will see "Lo" and a flashing "°C" on the LCD
- Storage box
display 2. This means the medisana FTC thermometer
is ready to use. Position the sensor tip under the tongue, in
- Instructions for use
the armpit, or in the rectum. The thermometer will then auto-
matically start measuring the temperature. During the meas-
urement, the current temperature is displayed continuously.
As soon as the measurement is completed, 10 beeps sound
Remove/insert battery
and the measured temperature is shown on the display. If the
thermometer detects a temperature of more than 37.7 °C,
The medisana
a fever alarm will sound in the form of 10 triple beeps. The
thermometer switches off automatically eight minutes after
out of the package as the battery is already pre-in-
the measurement. To extend battery life, however, you should
turn the thermometer off by pressing the Start button 3 once
serted. However, if after a certain period of opera-
you have read the result.
tion, a battery symbol appears on the display, the
Taking the temperature in different parts of the body
The medisana FTC thermometer is suitable for taking tem-
battery must be replaced. To do this, pull off the cap 4 of
peratures under the tongue, in the armpit, or in the rectum.
It is completely waterproof. After about 1 minute, 10 short
the battery compartment and remove the battery com-
beeps will sound and the measurement result is shown on
the LCD display 2. Then the thermometer can be removed.
partment about 18 mm from the thermometer. Use a
For a safe and accurate measurement, you should consider
suitable tool, such as a ballpoint pen tip, to loosen the
the following when positioning the thermometer:
button cell battery carefully. Insert the new button cell
battery with the "+" symbol pointing upwards. Slide
the battery
ter. Close
cap.
Taking temperatures: fast and error-free!
Fevers are often associated with fatigue, body aches,
shivering, and chills. The course of the disease can best be
controlled by measuring the fever two to three times a day
at intervals of 4 to 6 hours. The measurement should always
be performed in the same area of the body and at about the
same time for the results to be comparable. The medisana
FTC thermometer makes it quick and easy to take a current
body temperature. Frequent errors such as not leaving the
thermometer in place long enough can almost be ruled out. A
temperature measurement can be carried out in the following
areas: a) under the tongue (oral), b) in the armpit (axillary), c)
in the rectum (rectal)
Measurement
Turn the thermometer on by pressing the Start button 3. All
of the symbols will appear for about two seconds, followed
by a short beep. The most recent reading will then be briefly
displayed on the LCD display 2 (with a small M appearing
on the right edge of the display). If the temperature is less
than 32°C, you will see "Lo" and a flashing "°C" on the LCD
display 2. This means the medisana FTC thermometer
is ready to use. Position the sensor tip under the tongue, in
the armpit, or in the rectum. The thermometer will then auto-
matically start measuring the temperature. During the meas-
urement, the current temperature is displayed continuously.
As soon as the measurement is completed, 10 beeps sound
and the measured temperature is shown on the display. If the
thermometer detects a temperature of more than 37.7 °C,
a fever alarm will sound in the form of 10 triple beeps. The
thermometer switches off automatically eight minutes after
the measurement. To extend battery life, however, you should
turn the thermometer off by pressing the Start button 3 once
you have read the result.
Taking the temperature in different parts of the body
The medisana FTC thermometer is suitable for taking tem-
peratures under the tongue, in the armpit, or in the rectum.
It is completely waterproof. After about 1 minute, 10 short
beeps will sound and the measurement result is shown on
the LCD display 2. Then the thermometer can be removed.
For a safe and accurate measurement, you should consider
the following when positioning the thermometer:
LCD display 2
ON/OFF-
button (Start) 3
thermometer is ready
back into the
compartment again
FTC
compartment
the battery
Thermometer
FTC
Cap
IN THE MOUTH: Place the thermometer with the sensor tip
1 under the tongue and close the mouth. Breathe through
4
the nose during measurement to prevent the reading from
being distorted. IN THE RECTUM: Many patients find rectal
measurement unpleasant, but it does deliver accurate results.
Carefully insert the sensor tip 1 approx. 3.5 cm into the rectum.
MEASUREMENT UNDER THE ARMPIT: Clean the armpit be-
fore taking the temperature. Place the thermometer with sensor
tip 1 in the armpit. Lower the arm and lightly press it against the
body during measurement.
MEMORY FUNCTION
The medisana FTC thermometer has a memory function that
allows you to recall the most recent reading. Turn the thermom-
eter on by pressing the Start button 3. All of the symbols
of the display will appear for about two seconds, followed
by a short beep. The most recent reading will then be briefly
displayed on the LCD display 2 (with a small M appearing on
the right edge of the display).
Cleaning and disinfection
The medisana FTC thermometer is waterproof and easy t
clean and disinfect. Before and after each measurement, clea
the thermometer with a cloth soaked in a mild alcohol solution
You can also place the thermometer in a suitable disinfectan
solution. Your specialist dealer will gladly recommend suitabl
cleaning products and advise you regarding their use. Do no
ever boil the thermometer!
Instructions for disposal
Do not throw this thermometer away in ordinary househol
waste. Consumers are legally obliged to bring all used batteries
rechargeable or otherwise, whether they contain harmful sub
stances or not, to a collection site in their community so that the
can be transferred to the proper channels for disposal. Remov
the batteries before disposing of the device. Do not throw used
batteries in ordinary household waste, but instead only with othe
hazardous waste or at a battery collecting station at a specialis
shop. Contact your local authority or dealer regarding disposal.
Technical information
Name and model:
Voltage supply:
to use
Battery life:
Range of measurement:
Measurement accuracy:
Operating conditions:
Storage and transport conditions:
Dimensions (L x W x H):
Weight:
thermome-
Item no.
with the
EAN Code:
Device corresponds to
protection class B
Manufacturer
Manufacture date
The CE marking refers to the EU Directive 93/42/EEC. The de
sign and manufacture were carried out in compliance with th
following European standards: EN 80601-2-56 (Medical ther
mometers), EN ISO 15223, EN 60601-1 (Electrical safety fo
medical devices). Electro-magnetic compatibility: The devic
meets the requirements of EN 60601-1-2 for electromagneti
compatibility. Contact medisana to request details about thes
measurement data.
Warranty and repair conditions
In case of a warranty claim, please contact your specialist shop
or take the thermometer directly to the service point. Should yo
have to return the device, please state the defect and enclose a
copy of the purchase receipt or invoice. The following warranty
conditions apply:
1. medisana products are guaranteed for 3 years from the date
of purchase. In case of a warranty claim, the purchase receipt
or invoice
must be provided as proof of the purchase date.
2. Defects due to material or manufacturing defects will be
remedied free of charge within the warranty period.
3. A warranty service does not extend the warranty period for
thermometer
either the device or for the components replaced.
4. The following are excluded from the warranty:
a. any damage caused by improper handling, e.g. failure to
follow the instructions for use.
b. damage due to repair or intervention by the purchaser or
unauthorised third parties;
c. transport damage that has occurred on the way from the
manufacturer to the consumer or when sending it to the service
centre.
d. accessories subject to normal wear.
5. Liability for direct or indirect consequential damage caused
by the device is also excluded when the damage on the
device is recognised as a warranty claim.
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compartment
77030 04-2020 Ver.1.4
ON/OFF-
button (Start) 3
medisana FTC Thermometer
Button cell battery 1.5V (Type GP192
or LR 41)
about 2500 measurements
32.0°-42.0°C
± 0.1°C (deviation from the actua
body temperature in the measurin
range of 35.5°-42.0°C) not extrap
olating
10.0°-40.0°C
-10.0° to +60.0°C
about 10 mm x 128 mm x 19 mm
about 9.8 g
77030
40 15588 77030 2
is ready
into the
again
Thermo
FTC
0297
Cap
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Read the
instructions for
use carefully.
Batch number
to use
thermome-
with the