American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) Neurological Instruments - Manual (Page 2)

A Special Thank You...
Thank you for choosing an ADC ® Neurological Instrument. We’re proud of the care and quality that
goes into the manufacture of each and every product that bears our name. Only the finest materials are
used to assure you of a timeless instrument designed for optimum performance. Please read the fol-
lowing instructions and general information which will prove helpful in allowing you to enjoy your
ADC ® product.
Sincerely, American Diagnostic Corporation
Device Description and Intended Use:
All ADC ® Neurological Percussion Hammers are medical instruments used by healthcare practitioners
to test deep tendon reflexes as part of a neurological physical examination in order to detect ab-
normalities in the central or peripheral nervous system.
All ADC ® Tuning Forks are medical instruments used by healthcare practitioners to conduct auditory
and neurological testing to identify underlying medical conditions. The Rinne and Webber tests can be
conducted with these devices.
Contraindications:
Neurological Instruments should not be used on damaged or injured locations of a patient’s body where
the use of such a device may cause greater harm or injury.
Warnings and Cautions:
WARNING: Neurological hammers may contain sharp points or components.
Do not leave this device unattended around children.
CAUTION: Some neurological hammers may have pointed tips that can cause serious injuries
if used improperly. Care should be taken when handling these devices.
CAUTION: No form of sterilization has been validated for this device. Do not autoclave
this device or expose it to extreme environmental conditions as damage to the device may result.
Operation (For all Neurological Hammers):
The Taylor Hammer (3693) is typically held at the end and then swung in an arc-like motion onto the
tendon. The Queen’s Square (3699) and Babinski Hammers (3697, 3698BK) are usually held perpen-
dicular to the tendon and passively swung onto the tendon with the assistance of gravity. The Jendrassik
maneuver can also be used to accentuate reflexes.