Section Iii Important Precautions - Covidien Genius 2 Manual De Instrucciones

Section III — Important Precautions
• Warning: No modification of this equipment is allowed.
• The Genius™ 2 Tympanic Thermometer and Base is a precision optical instrument. For reliable and trouble free operation, handle
carefully and do not drop.
• Read the operator's manual thoroughly before using the Genius™ 2 Tympanic Thermometer and Base.
• Prior to use, ensure that the probe tip is clean and clear of any material. If the thermometer tip becomes soiled, gently clean with
a lens wipe or lint free swab. The tip should appear shiny and free of fingerprints and/or debris. For further cleaning instructions
refer to Section VII Cleaning.
• 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.
• Do not use lithium batteries with this device.
• Do not mix alkaline and rechargeable batteries.
• Removal of the batteries is recommended if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
• 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, or in an oxygen rich environment.
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