Operation Manual
touchTymp MI 24
and
MI 34
Version
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.
1.4 Essential Performance
There is no essential performance as defined in IEC 60601-1.
1.5 Features and Benefits of the touchTymp
1.5.1 General Information About the touchTymp
The touchTymp is available as a version with or without a printer. The touchTymp gives
you the benefit of:
Full touchscreen operation
Screening Immittance test battery – MI 24 version (i.e. Tympanometry, Acoustic
Reflex Tests)
Diagnostic Immittance test battery – MI 34 version (i.e. Tympanometry, Acoustic
Reflex, Reflex Decay, Eustachian Tube Function)
Optional high frequency probe tone
Optional RaceCar animation
Multiple transducer options for contralateral reflex testing
Automatic test function in Immittance modules
Included test cavities for quick and easy calibration verification
Print directly from device with built-in printer
Automatic printing cability with placement of probe in holder
1.5.2 Licenses
The touchTymp comes with some optional measurements which can be activated by
entering a license key. In the settings (see section 5.6.16) this key can be added.
The following functions are available:
Tympanometry 1000 Hz (all versions)
Acoustic Reflexes Contra (MI 24 version only, included in MI 34 version)
RaceCar (all versions)
It might appear that the touchTymp already contains licenses due to the version you
ordered (e.g. if ordered touchTymp MI 24 version comes with a probe tone of 1000 Hz
for Tympanometry and Acoustic Reflexes).
NOTE: Each license key is specific for the serial number of your device.
In case you want to purchase another license, please, contact MAICO or your local
distributor to determine eligibility.