A&D UT-101, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Ear Thermometer UT 101 Instruction Manual UT 101AEX C WM PD4000231C ...

Page 2: ...er the first time General Information Patient population The device is intended for use by adult pediatric and neonatal patients Environment The device is designed for monitoring your temperature at home Device claims This is not a therapeutic device Intended use statement The intended use for the device is to measure the temperature of adult pediatric and neonatal patients and to display measurem...

Page 3: ... close to a television microwave oven cellular telephone X ray or other devices with strong electrical fields 5 Keep this device out of the reach of children A child may swallow the probe cover or the battery while playing with it If a child should swallow them seek medical treatment immediately 6 Do not self diagnose your condition using the measured result Consult your doctor if your temperature...

Page 4: ...Parts Identification 4 ...

Page 5: ...ber Date of manufacture Type BF Device is designed to provide special protection against electrical shocks LOWBATTERYmark Appearswhenthebatteriesaredrained Beginstoflashwhenthebatteryvoltage has become low Even so about ten measurements can be performed Replace all batteries with new ones 5 ...

Page 6: ...is less than 5 Move the thermometer to a room with a room temperature of 25 and leave it there for an hour Then measure again Appears if the measurement is not correct Insert the thermometer into the ear properly and measure again Appears if the reading is less than 34 Appears if the reading is 42 3 or over Measure again See Using the Ear Thermometer on pages 8 12 EC directive medical device label...

Page 7: ...ce the thermometer is ready to measure your temperature Last reading automatically stored in memory When turned on the previous value is displayed which allows you to know changes in temperature Automatic power shut off function Turns the power off automatically about 30 seconds after measurement Suitable for all ages infants children and adults Long battery life More than 3000 measurements can be...

Page 8: ...area allow the thermometer to equalize to the room temperature before use DO NOT measure temperature if Your ear is cold wet or blocked with ear wax It is within 30 minutes after eating taking a bath or physical exercise You are suffering from an ear infection Always use the thermometer with its probe tip clean Do not touch the probe cover after cleaning A dirty probe tip may cause an inaccurate m...

Page 9: ...ter straight into the ear canal Pull the ear lightly backward to straighten the ear canal While pulling on the ear insert the probe tip gently into the ear canal Never force the thermometer into the ear If the ear canal is very small as with a baby lightly press the probe tip to the ear canal with just enough force to seal the opening around the probe Hold the thermometer so that the probe faces s...

Page 10: ... thermometer in your right hand and insert it into your right ear Reverse this when measuring your temperature in the left ear When measuring a child s temperature Hold the child s head so that it will not move To measure a baby s temperature lay the baby down with his her ear facing upward Hold the baby s head so that it will not move 10 ...

Page 11: ... unusual 1 Check the following Is the probe tip clean Has the probe cover been installed See Before Using the Thermometer on pages 8 and 9 2 Press the START button The display indicates all the symbols the previous reading and finally 00 0 with the Buzzer Now the thermometer is ready to measure temperature Note Do not keep pressing the START button Press and release it immediately 11 ...

Page 12: ...d the displayed value To measure again press the START button and follow steps 2 and 3 Notes 1 When a measurement is to be taken at a room temperature greater than 34 insert the thermometer into the ear THEN press the START button 2 The thermometer has no POWER OFF button The automatic power shut off function will turn the power off automatically 30 seconds after measurement 3 For accurate measure...

Page 13: ...unit can be changed using the following steps 1 Press and hold the START button for about seven seconds when the liquid crystal does not display anything Now the displayed unit has changed Notes 1 Switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit by repeating this procedure 2 Press the START button again to use the new unit of measure 13 ...

Page 14: ...stened in alcohol after each measurement Do not use thinner benzine or cleaner with abrasives Replacing the probe cover Replace the probe cover with a new one sold separately when The probe cover can not be cleaned properly The probe cover is damaged The probe cover has been used 30 times or more Storing the thermometer After cleaning place the thermometer in the probe case and store it at room te...

Page 15: ...swallow the battery seek medical treatment immediately 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the screw holding the battery cover and remove the battery cover 2 Replace the batteries with two new LR44 alkaline button batteries taking care to place the negative and positive terminals correctly 3 Re install the battery cover and secure it with the screw 15 ...

Page 16: ...battery life or cause the device to malfunction 2 Battery life varies with the room temperature and may be shorter at low temperatures Generally more than 3000 measurements can be performed using new batteries 3 Use the specified batteries only The batteries provided with the device are for testing thermometer performance and may have a shorter life 16 ...

Page 17: ...measuring oral temperature or axillary under the armpit temperature has been used These methods take a longer time to detect the temperature That is why measuring ear temperature is now widely used throughout the world The body temperature varies depending on the individual gender age physical conditions measuring conditions room temperature time and the body part where the temperature is measured...

Page 18: ...ardly affected by the room temperature because it is recessed inside the head Thus a stable and quick temperature detection can be performed Ear thermometer and axillary thermometer The body temperature varies depending on the individual and measuring conditions Furthermore it varies with where the temperature is measured For example the temperatures measured using an ear thermometer and using an ...

Page 19: ...r ear is blocked with ear wax Insert the thermometer in the same direction same depth and into the same ear Keep the probe tip and ear clean Q How do you measure a baby s temperature through its small ear canal A If the ear canal is very small as with a baby lightly press the probe tip to the ear canal with just enough force to seal the opening around the probe Lay the baby down with his her ear f...

Page 20: ...rature Q Does ear temperature differ from axillary under the armpit temperature A Some people may have different ear and axillary temperatures The ear has its normal temperature Measure temperature using the ear and axillary thermometers when youarehealthyandknowyournormalearandaxillarytemperatures Q Can I use this thermometer to measure an animal s temperature A No This thermometer has been desig...

Page 21: ...measurement is not correct Measure again following instructions carefully appears The measuring room temperatureis40 1 or over appears The measuring room temperature is less than 5 Move the thermometer to a room with a room temperature of 25 and leave it there for an hour Then measure again appears The measurement is not correct Insert the thermometer into the ear properly and measure again appear...

Page 22: ... manufacture If it is used according to the instruction manual periodic re calibration is not required If at any time you question the accuracy of measurement please contact your supplier or the A D service group To determine the date of manufacture refer to the serial number located on the side of the device The first digit inidcates the factory number The next two digits indicate the year of man...

Page 23: ...lack body at a room temperature of 25 Display 3 digits with a unit or resolution 0 1 Power supply 2 x 1 5V alkaline button batteries LR44 Power consumption Approx 4 5 mW Battery life More than 3000 measurements when measured continuously at a room temperature of 25 Classification Type BF Operating condition 5 to 40 30 RH to 85 RH Storage condition 10 to 60 30 RH to 95 RH Dimensions Approx 143 L x ...

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