Introduction
Intended use
The CareTemp™ Touch Free thermometer is a clinical-grade device intended for the
intermittent measurement of human body temperature in patients of all ages in a
professional-use environment.
General warnings and cautions
Warning and caution statements can appear on the thermometer, the packaging, the
shipping container, or in this document.
The thermometer is safe for patients and clinicians when used in accordance with the
instructions and with the warning and caution statements presented in this manual.
Before using the thermometer, familiarize all operating personnel with the general safety
information in this summary. Specific warnings and cautions are also found throughout
this manual.
• Failure to understand and observe any warning statement in this manual could lead
to patient illness, injury, or death.
• Failure to understand and observe any caution statement in this manual could lead to
damage to the equipment or other property, or loss of patient data.
WARNING Patient safety. The thermometer is designed for the
intermittent measurement of the human body's temperature, and can be
used upon people of all ages. The following recommendations must be
carefully observed during the product's use. Any activities that are
inconsistent with or do not take into account these recommendations could
result in personal injury or could affect the accuracy of the thermometer
itself.
WARNING Patient safety. If the accuracy of any measurement is in
question, check the patient's temperature with an alternate method and
then check to verify the device is functioning properly.
WARNING Safety risk. The thermometer battery must be kept strictly out
of the reach of children, as ingestion of the battery could result in poisoning
or other serious health risks.
WARNING Safety risk. Always dispose of batteries in accordance with
applicable legal regulations.
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