COVIDIEN Genius™ 2 Tympanic Thermometer - Manual (Page 7)

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Tympanic Thermometer and Base 4 Table of Contents
A checker / calibrator is available for this device. The device should be checked if it is dropped or if it is stored at less than -25°C or
above 55°C.
“ASTM laboratory accuracy requirements in the display range of 37 to 39°C (98 to 102°F) for Infrared thermometers is ± 0.2°C (±
0.4°F), whereas for mercury-in-glass and electronic thermometers, the requirement per ASTM Standards E 667-86 and E 1112-86 is
± 0.1°C (± 0.2°F).”
The following equivalence modes are available on the Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer and Base. Data is available from
Covidien llc on request.
Ear: In ear (EAR) mode, the display will indicate the absolute temperature without adjustment.
Oral: In oral (ORL) mode, the tympanic temperature is adjusted to display an oral temperature equivalent.
Oral Mode = Ear Mode + 0.60°C.
Core: In core (CORE) mode, the tympanic temperature is adjusted to display the core temperature equivalent.
Core Mode = Ear Mode + 1.04°C.
Rectal: In rectal (REC) mode, the tympanic temperature is adjusted to display the rectal temperature equivalent.
Rectal Mode = Ear Mode + 1.16°C.
Probe Covers
The Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer and Base utilizes a single use disposable probe cover during temperature measurement.
The probe cover was designed especially for use with the Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer and Base. The use of probe covers
produced by any company except Covidien llc will result in erroneous temperature measurement. In order to aid in infection
prevention and control, always install a new probe cover prior to taking a temperature. The probe covers are contained in a
cassette that is located in the thermometer base. To load a probe cover on the thermometer, firmly insert the probe tip into the
probe cover. When installed on the thermometer, the probe cover membrane should be smooth with no holes, tears, or wrinkles.
After the patient temperature has been taken, eject the probe cover by pressing the eject button and then dispose of properly.
Temperature Measurement
Training on the use of the Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer and Base is important for user competence. Please follow these basic
steps below and for further information please visit www.Genius2Training.com
1. Visually inspect the patient’s ear canal. Remove the Genius 2 Tympanic Thermometer and Base from
the base.
2. Inspect the probe lens. If any debris is present, clean the probe tip per the directions in Section VII,
Cleaning. If the probe tip is clean, proceed to step 3.
3. Press the scan button to verify functionality and mode selection on the LCD screen. Install a probe cover
by firmly inserting the probe tip into a probe cover. After the probe cover is installed, the thermometer
will perform a system reset. The thermometer will then display dashes, the equivalence mode, and the
thermometer icon.