1. Signs and symbols
The following symbols appear in these instructions for use and on the
device:
WARNING
Warning notice indicating a risk of injury or damage
to health.
IMPORTANT
Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/
accessory.
Note
Note on important information.
Observe the instructions for use
Application part, type BF
Disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment EC Directive – WEEE
Storage / transport
Permissible storage temperature and humidity
55°C
-25°C
RH ≤ 95%
Operating conditions
Permissible operating temperature and humidity
40°C
10°C
RH ≤ 95%
Serial number
The CE labelling certifies that the product complies
with the essential requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC
on medical products.
Manufacturer
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly
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manner
PAP
IP 22, protection against harmful ingress of water
IP 22
and dust.
Certification symbol for products that are exported
to the Russian Federation and members of the CIS
2. Intended use
The ear thermometer is only intended for measuring the body tempera-
ture in the ear. Do not use the ear thermometer for measurements in other
parts of the body. The ear thermometer has been carefully developed
for precise, safe and rapid temperature measurements in the ear. It is a
non-invasive ear thermometer with an infra-red detector to determine the
body temperature in the auditory canal of adults and children.
Use the device for the purpose it was developed for only and in the man-
ner specified in these instructions for use. Any form of improper use can
be dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from
improper or incorrect use.
This device meets the requirements of the EU Directive 93/42/EEC con-
cerning medical devices, as well as those of the Medizinproduktegesetz
(German Medical Devices Act), the European Standard EN 12470-5:
Clinical thermometers – Part 5: Performance of infra-red ear thermom-
eters (with maximum device) and the European standard EN 60601 1-2
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