MDS9950 Troubleshooting Guide - Optum
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Product Description
Oral Digital Stick Thermometer
MDS9950
Troubleshooting Topics
Top Issue # 1 – Will Not Turn On
Yes No
☐ ☐ Has the battery been replaced?
☐ ☐ If no, remove the battery compartment
lid. Note that you may need to use a
small tool to dislodge the lid. Slide out
the battery and insert a new battery
with the + sign facing up.
☐ ☐ Issue Solved? If not, continue to
Complaint Form on Page 2
Top Issue # 2 – Inaccurate Readings
Yes No
☐ ☐ After turning on the thermometer did the customer wait to see a <--->
and a flasking <°F or °C> on the screen before taking a measurement?
☐ ☐ While taking a reading is the thermometer placed under the tongue, in
the pocket near the root, on either the right or left side of the mouth?
☐ ☐ While taking a reading is the mouth closed for the duration of the
reading?
☐ ☐ Are breaths being taken through the nose at an even pace?
☐ ☐ Was the thermometer kept in the mouth until a beep was heard?
☐ ☐ Is a < > displayed on the lower right of the screen?
☐ ☐ If yes, replace the battery.
☐ ☐ Issue Solved? If not, continue to
Complaint Form on Page 2