LEAK
Figure 12
The test cannot proceed since desired pressures within the ear have not
been achieved.
Possible causes:
• probe tip is not completely sealed in the ear canal
• excessive movement of patient or practitioner
• probe tip dislodged during a test
Possible solutions:
• reposition probe tip
• patient and practitioner must remain still
• use a different size probe tip
• increase pressure against the ear
If a leak condition occurs after -100 daPa pressure is reached, results will
remain on the display. If an identifiable peak is displayed, the test need not
be repeated. If no peak can be identified, repeat the test and try reposition-
ing the tip, using a different size tip, or increasing the pressure against the
ear canal opening.
RIGHT STORE/LEFT STORE
Figure 13A Figure 13B
Test results have been stored in the designated memory location. Immedi-
ately following this message, the newly-stored tympanogram reappears
along with the right
R
or left
L
symbol. For instructions on storing and
erasing data, see page 7.
MicroTymp
2
Completing a Test
11
-400 -200 0 200
2
0.5
0
1.0
1
GR
A
GR
C
PRESSURE - daPa
Ya - mmho
+200 Vea - cc
-400 -200 0 200
2
0.5
0
1.0
1
GR
A
GR
C
PRESSURE - daPa
Ya - mmho
+200 Vea - cc
-400 -200 0 200
2
0.5
0
1.0
1
GR
A
GR
C
PRESSURE - daPa
Ya - mmho
+200 Vea - cc