approved by Inventis. Inventis s.r.l. and approved Service Centres will
answer for the performance and reliability of the equipment only if:
1. adjustments, modifications or repairs have been entrusted to
persons authorized by Inventis;
2. the electrical system and earthing of the installation are in
compliance with the specifications of standards for electro-medical
appliances.
INTENDED USE
The Timpani tympanometer is a device enabling the user to measure
hearing impedance and/or conduct pure tone audiometry for screening
purposes. It is intended for use by healthcare professionals in hospitals,
nurseries, ENT clinics and audiology practices as an instrument for auditory
screening programmes, and as an aid to the diagnosis of possible hearing
disorders.
MAIN FEATURES
The Timpani is a portable device that can be used to conduct middle ear
screening tests simply, swiftly and accurately. Available with a range of
optional licenses, the device is able to meet the needs of private medical
practices, clinics and hospitals alike.
The main strengths of the device are:
- backlit colour display with touchscreen interface, allowing graphic
illustration of test results;
- compact and ergonomic design, lightweight construction;
- long endurance, with built-in rechargeable lithium battery;
- interaction with computer using Maestro software.
Depending on the licenses activated, the main functionalities available are:
- screening tympanometer able to perform 226 Hz tympanometry test;
- 1000 Hz tympanometry test
- ipsilateral acoustic reflex test (using 226 Hz probe tone) with stimuli
enabled at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz and 4000 Hz if full reflex license
is active, and stimulus restricted to 1000 Hz if 1000 Hz-only reflex
license is active.
Other accessories available for the Timpani tympanometer are a dedicated
charging station and a portable thermal printer.