Maico easyTymp User Manual

Operation Manual easyTymp
8111254 Rev. 9
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17/01/2018
Introduction
This section offers you important information about:
 the intended use of the device
 indications and contraindications for use
 essential performance
 features and benefits
 a description of the device
1.1 General
Thank you for purchasing a quality product from the MAICO product family.
The easyTymp is designed and manufactured to meet all quality and safety requirements.
When designing the easyTymp, MAICO placed particular importance on making it a user-
friendly device. The intent was to make its operation easy-to-learn, thus making the
device simple and easy to operate.
This user manual is meant to make it as easy as possible for the operator to become familiar
with the operation and functions of the easyTymp when performing Impedance tests. If you have
questions or suggestions for further improvements, please, do not hesitate to contact MAICO.
This operation manual provides instruction about different versions of the easyTymp.
Please, confirm your version for relevant sections to your purchased device.
1.2 Intended Use Statement
The tympanometer is used to obtain information on medical conditions affecting the
middle ear and to assess hearing.
Indications for Use
The easyTymp is an electroacoustic test device that produces controlled levels of test tones
and signals intended for use in conduction diagnostic hearing evaluations and assisting in the
diagnosis of possible otologic disorders. It features tympanometry and acoustics reflex.
Target population
The easyTymp intended to be used for the identification of hearing loss and the factors that
contribute to the occurrence of the hearing loss in the age range of infant to adults.
1.3 Contraindications of Use
Testing should not be performed on patients with one of the following symptoms without
a medical doctor’s approval:
 Recent stapedectomy or other middle ear surgery
 Discharging ear
 Acute external auditory canal trauma
 Discomfort (e.g. severe otitis externa)
 Occlusion of the external auditory canal
 Presence of tinnitus, hyperacusis or other sensitivity to loud sounds may
contraindicate testing when high intensity stimuli are used
Visual inspection for obvious structural abnormalities of the external ear structure and
positioning as well as the external ear canal should be performed before testing.

Maico easyTymp Specifications

General

Brand	Maico
Model	easyTymp
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English