COVIDIEN Genius™ 2 Tympanic Thermometer - Manual (Page 5)

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Tympanic Thermometer and Base 2 Table of Contents
Important Precautions continued
• Always install a new probe cover prior to taking a temperature. The probe cover membrane should be smooth with no holes,
tears, or wrinkles.
• The thermometer was designed to be used only with Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer and Base probe covers. Use of probe
covers manufactured by any company other than Covidien llc may result in erroneous readings.
• Ensure that the probe tip seals the ear canal prior to taking a temperature. Failing to seal the ear canal will result in a loss
of accuracy.
• When not in use, the Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer and Base should be placed in the thermometer base unit.
• The Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer and Base should not be used on patients with ear drainage, blood, cerebrospinal fluid,
vernix, ear wax plugs, or foreign bodies in the ear canal.
• Patients with removable hearing aids should remove the device at least 10 minutes prior to ear temperature assessment.
Implanted devices generally do not affect ear temperature.
• Pressure equalization (PE) or tympanostomy tubes will not adversely affect accuracy. For patient comfort, wait one week after
surgery before using Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer and Base.
• When assessing patient temperatures during cold weather conditions, allow the patient to equilibrate to room temperature
before use.
• Excessive eardrum scarring may cause lowered temperature readings.
• Under normal conditions, ear wax does not affect accuracy. However, cerumen plugs or impactions containing debris can lower
the temperature measurement by several tenths of a degree.
• Always wait at least two minutes before taking another measurement in the same ear.
• Used probe covers must be treated as infectious biological waste and disposed of in accordance with current medical practices
and local regulations. Removal of batteries is recommended if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
• Lithium or alkaline batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental and institutional policies.
• Expired or old equipment must be disposed of in accordance with institutional policy.
• Fluid ingress may cause a reduction in battery life and interfere with unit functionality. Cleaning guidelines should be followed
as per Section VII to prevent fluid entering the unit. Do not use this device near flammable anesthetics. Not suitable for use in the
presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide.
Section IV — Icon Identification
Scan Button Choking Hazard Non-Sterile °C/°F Button Timer Button Eject Button
-13°F
-25°C
131°F
55°C
Temperature
limitations
Keep away from
sunlight
Keep dry DEHP-free Consult instructions
for use
By prescription only