Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs LXi - User Manual - Manual (Page 17)

Directions for Use Introduction 7
Temperature Warnings
These warnings pertain to the Spot LXi temperature feature.
SureTemp ® Plus
These warnings are specific to the SureTemp Plus thermometer option.
WARNING Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. Using other manufacturers’ probe covers
or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors and/or inaccuracy.
WARNING Always use a probe cover whenever coming into contact with a patient.
WARNING Continuous measurement durations of 3 minutes at the oral and rectal sites
and 5 minutes at the axillary site are recommended for accurate measurement. Do not
continuously measure beyond 10 minutes in any mode.
WARNING Oral/axillary probes (blue ejection button at top of probe) and blue removable
probe wells are used for taking oral and axillary temperatures only. Rectal probes (red
ejection button) and red removable probe wells are used for taking rectal temperatures
only. Use of the probe at the wrong site will result in temperature errors. Use of the
incorrect removable probe well could result in patient cross-contamination.
WARNING The thermometer connectors and probe are not waterproof. Do not immerse
or drip fluids on these items. Should this occur, dry the connectors and probe with warm
air. Check all functions for proper operation and accuracy.
WARNING Do not take an axillary temperature through patient’s clothing. Direct probe
cover to skin contact is required.
WARNING Do not autoclave.
WARNING Use Welch Allyn single-use disposable probe covers to limit patient cross-
contamination.
WARNING Incorrect insertion of probe can cause bowel perforation.
WARNING Washing hands greatly reduces the risk of cross-contamination and
nosocomial infection.
WARNING To ensure optimal accuracy, always confirm that the correct mode is selected.