Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener - User Manual - Manual (Page 20)

1. Insert a new probe tube into the probe head until it is fully seated.
A properly inserted probe tube snaps securely into place when it is fully seated in the
probe head.
2. To remove a probe tube, grasp the tube and pull gently away from the probe head
with a slight twist.
It is not necessary to replace the probe tube with each eartip; the tube is reusable as
long as the probe tube is clear.
Eartips
The screener comes with a box of disposable, single-use eartips that fit a variety of ear
canal sizes. The eartip must seal the ear canal. The best test results are obtained when
the eartip is inserted into the ear canal instead of flush with the ear canal opening.
Attach and remove the eartips
WARNING Safety risk. A clear probe tube must be applied to the probe
head before an eartip is applied.
WARNING Safety risk. The eartips are disposable and must be replaced
after each patient.
WARNING Safety risk. The screener probe must have a probe tube and an
eartip attached before inserting the screener probe into the ear canal.
WARNING Safety risk. A person with proper training and experience must
determine the appropriate eartip size.
WARNING Safety risk. Ensure that the eartip does not extend too deeply
into the ear canal.
WARNING Safety risk. If the probe tube becomes dirty or clogged, it must
be replaced.
CAUTION Safety risk. Use only the eartips approved for use with the
screener.
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