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Operating
Sigma Otoscope should only be inserted into the auditory canal when a ear tip is fitted. Place
the ear tip on the otoscope in such a way the projection inside the ear tip fits into the slit (Fig-
4,1) and tighten the ear tip by twisting it slightly to the right.
Do not use otoscope without ear tip that may cause ear injury and / or cross
contamination.
Do not reuse disposable ear tip that may result in contamination from one patient
to another patient.
Do not point light in patient eyes that may cause eye injury.
Do not use excess force while locking the ear tip on head.
Magnifying Lens
Sigma Otoscope has 3x magnification that produces distortion-free images of the examined
object. The magnification viewing window is permanently attached and can be swivelled aside
for instrumentation. To facilitate the instrumentation rotate the viewing window clockwise as
much as required (Fig-5).
Peel off the lens protective sheet before use (Fig-5)
Sigma LED otoscope model
The LED fixed and sealed into the otoscope head and cannot be changed because of its
long life.
LED has 50,000 hours of extended lifetime.
Ensure no replacement of LED ever in the lifetime of the instrument.
Excellent light output of 85K LUX.
Extended battery life of 50 HOURS due to low current consumption of LED.
With a colour temperature of 5500K and CRI>80 colours are visible as they are.
Ear Tip
Ear tip is used in otoscope as viewing passage for direct examination of the external acoustic
duct and tympanic membrane.
Choose the size of Ear tip suitable for the examination of the acoustic duct.
Insufflation Port (optional)
Sigma Otoscope have a connection port to facilitate the tympanic mobility test (Fig-7).
This can be carried out when the viewing window is closed by using optionally available
insufflation bulb and adaptor.
Dose the pressure carefully with the insufflation bulb.
Cleaning / Sterilization and Maintenance
The Sigma F.O. Pocket otoscope is not suitable for treatment in the ultrasonic bath, for
sterilization, spray disinfection or treatment by immersion in liquids.
Manual Cleaning Process
Use a damp cloth for cleaning the Sigma pocket otoscope.
For cleaning and disinfection, a disinfectant agent suitable for plastic medical products must
be used.
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