Exergen TAT-2000 - Safety Information

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Safety Information
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Intended Use: The Exergen TemporalScanner is
a handheld infrared thermometer used by medical
professionals for the intermittent measurement of human
body temperature of people of all ages, by scanning the
forehead skin over the temporal artery. Intended users are
physicians, nurses, and nursing assistants at all levels who
normally provide patient care. The thermometer provides
a peak temperature reading from plural readings during
the step of scanning. Electronic circuitry processes the
measured peak temperature to provide a temperature
display based on a model of heat balance relative to
a detected arterial temperature, the electronic circuitry
computing an internal temperature of the body as a function
of ambient temperature and sensed surface temperature.
Training materials that are supplementary to this instruction
manual are available at www.exergen.com/s, and
recommended for rst time users.
TAT-2000 Series thermometers are used by medical
professionals in clinical environments. Such medical
professionals include physicians, nurses, nurses’ aides,
patient care technicians, and others who are trained to take
the temperature of patients. Clinical environments include
areas where medical professionals are providing medical
services for patients, including hospitals, outpatient clinics,
primary care ofces, and other settings where temperature
is taken as part of patient care. Clinical environments do
not include Emergency Medical Services environments.
Additionally, the TAT-2000 series thermometers are not
for use aboard aircraft or near High Frequency Surgical
Equipment or Radio Frequency shielded rooms, such as
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) areas.
When using the product basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
• Use this product only for its intended use as described
in this manual.
• Do not take temperature over scar tissue, open sores
or abrasions.
• The operating environmental temperature range for this
product is 15.5 to 40°C (60 to 104°F).
• Always store this thermometer in a clean, dry place
where it will not become excessively cold (-20°C/-4°F),
or hot (50°C/ 122°F) or humid (max RH 93% non-
condensing, at 70 to 106 kPa).
• The thermometer is not shockproof. Do not drop it or
expose it to electrical shocks.
• This thermometer is not intended to be sterile. Do not
try to sterilize it. Do not autoclave. Please note cleaning
procedures in this manual.
• Do not use this thermometer if it is not working properly,
if it has been exposed to temperature extremes,
damaged, been subject to electrical shocks or immersed
in water.
• There are no parts that you can service yourself except
for the battery, which you should replace when low by
following the instructions in this manual. For service,
repair, or adjustments, return your thermometer to
Exergen. Warning : no modication of this equipment
is allowed.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening, unless
stated in this manual. Never put any foreign object into
the battery compartment.
• If your thermometer is not used regularly, remove the
battery to prevent possible damage due to chemical
leakage.
• Not designed for lithium battery. Do not use lithium
battery.
• Follow the battery manufacturer’s recommendations or
your hospital policy for the disposal of used batteries.
• Not suitable for use in the presence of ammable
anesthetic mixtures.
• Do not use corrosive substances on the thermometer.
• Do not use this thermometer outdoors.
• If the device fails to operate as described above, see
the FAQ section of this manual. Additionally, ensure
that you are not in the presence of electromagnetic
disturbances.
• If you have any additional questions regarding use or
care of the thermometer, please see www.exergen.com
or call customer service at +1 617-923-9900.
WARNING: Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked
with other equipment should be avoided because it could
result in improper operation. If such use is necessary, this
equipment and the other equipment should be observed to
verify that they are operating normally.
WARNING: Use of accessories, transducers and cables
other than those specied or provided by the manufacturer
of this equipment could result in increased electromagnetic
emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this
equipment and result in improper operation.
WARNING: Portable RF communications equipment
(including peripherals such as antenna cables and external
antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches)
to any part of the TAT-2000 with Bluetooth thermometer.
Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this
equipment could result.
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