SureTemp® Plus REF 690 and 692
Printed in Mexico. U.S. Patent 5,632,555; 6,000,846; 6,036,361; 6,971,790. Additional U.S. and foreign patents pending. AGENCY APPROVALS CERTIFIED TO: CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO. 601.1 CONFORMS TO: IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, UL STD 2601-1 US C 166292 N344 WELCH ALLYN PTY LTD 5/38-46 SOUTH STREET RYDALMERE NSW 2116 AUSTRALIA EMC Framework of Australia The CE mark on this product indicates that the product has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive.
Table of Contents SYMBOLS AND DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 SAFETY AND WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 SURETEMP PLUS MODEL COMPARISON CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SYMBOLS AND DESCRIPTIONS ATTENTION: Caution consult user’s manual for additional information. Type BF Applied Part Handle with Care Transport/Storage Temperature MAX Transport/Storage Humidity Internally Powered Alkaline Battery - AA 1.5V IPXØ Not protected against the ingress of water. Latex Free Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS In order to obtain accurate and reliable temperature results and ensure patient safety, it is important that this booklet is read thoroughly prior to using the instrument. If you have any technical or clinical questions concerning the thermometer’s use and/or care, please contact the Welch Allyn Customer Service Department. Use single-use Welch Allyn disposable probe covers to limit patient cross-contamination.
Do not take an axillary temperature through patient’s clothing. Direct probe cover to skin contact is required. The Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus thermometer consists of high quality precision parts. Protect it from severe impact and shock. A qualified service technician must check any SureTemp Plus thermometer which is dropped or damaged to ensure proper operation prior to further use. Do not use the thermometer if you notice any signs of damage to the probe or instrument.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus Thermistor Thermometer. Please follow the operating and maintenance instructions provided in this manual to ensure years of accurate and reliable service. Please read these instructions thoroughly before using the instrument, and then store these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
SURETEMP PLUS MODEL COMPARISON CHART This manual describes features found in SureTemp Plus model 690 and 692 thermometers. Certain features are not available to users of the model 690 thermometer.
INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS The Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus thermometer measures patient’s temperature in the oral, axillary, and rectal body sites of adult, pediatric, and newborn patients. The device is not designed, sold, or intended for use except as indicated. PARTS AND FEATURES You can find the serial number of your device on a label affixed to the rear housing inside the unit’s probe cover storage compartment.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS Buttons Procedure C/F Press and release the C/F (Celsius/Fahrenheit) button to toggle between temperature scales any time a temperature is displayed on the LCD. Pulse Timer (692 Only) Press and release the Pulse Timer button to activate the timer. Audible beeps sound at 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 seconds. The timer turns off automatically after 60 seconds. You can stop the timer at any time by pressing the Pulse Timer button or by removing the probe from the probe well.
2. Connect the appropriate removable probe well to the thermometer. Note that the cut-out in the probe well fits over the probe cord strain relief. Ensure that the removable probe well “snaps” into position and is completely seated to the thermometer. Place the probe into the well. 3. Insert the box of Welch Allyn disposable probe covers into the probe cover storage holder. To open the box of probe covers, remove and discard the tearaway corner. You will see the ends of the probe covers in the box.
DISPLAY INDICATORS Instrument Malfunction The device is not working properly. Call Welch Allyn’s Customer Service Department for assistance. Broken Probe The probe is broken. Replace probe or call Welch Allyn’s Customer Service Department for assistance. Loss of Tissue Contact The probe has lost contact with the patient’s tissue. The icon will disappear once proper contact is achieved. The icon will later reappear at the end of the temperature measurement.
Walking Segments The dark bar will move around the display when the thermometer is in the process of taking a temperature. Oral Mode This flashing icon and/or word are displayed to show that the Oral Mode is selected. Adult Axillary Mode This flashing icon and/or words are displayed to show that the Adult Axillary Mode is selected. Ped Axillary Mode This flashing icon and/or words are displayed to show that the Pediatric Axillary Mode is selected.
Patient Temperature Is Lower than Measurement Range Limit of 80.0 °F (26.7 °C) Ambient Temperature Exceeds Upper Measurement Range Limit of 104.0 °F (40.0 °C) Ambient Temperature Is Lower than Measurement Range Limit of 50.0 °F (10.0 °C) Pulse Timer This icon indicates that the device is in the Pulse Timer Mode. Low Battery A single flashing segment appears on the battery symbol. Normal operation is not affected. Replace the batteries.
ORAL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button and Blue Probe Well When used correctly, the SureTemp Plus thermometer accurately measures an oral temperature in approximately 4–6 seconds. The ability of the SureTemp Plus thermometer to take an accurate oral temperature requires correct user technique. TAKING AN ORAL TEMPERATURE Do not take a patient’s temperature without using a Welch Allyn disposable probe cover.
6. Hold the probe in place, keeping the tip of the probe in contact with the oral tissue throughout the measurement process. Rotating “walking” segments appear on the display, indicating that measurement is in progress. 7. The unit will beep three times when the final temperature is reached. The measurement site, temperature scale, and patient temperature will display on the LCD. The final temperature will remain on the display for 30 seconds. 8.
AXILLARY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button and Blue Probe Well When used correctly, the SureTemp Plus thermometer accurately measures an axillary temperature for pediatric patients (ages 17 and younger) in approximately 10–13 seconds and for adult patients (ages 18 and older) in approximately 12–15 seconds. PLACING THE THERMOMETER INTO AXILLARY MODE Do not take a patient’s temperature without using a Welch Allyn disposable probe cover.
1. Load a probe cover by inserting the probe into a probe cover and pressing the probe handle down firmly. The probe handle will move slightly to engage the probe cover. Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. The use of other manufacturer’s probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors and/or inaccuracy. 2. With the correct axillary mode indicator flashing, lift the patient’s arm so that the entire axilla is easily seen. Place the probe as high as possible in the axilla.
RECTAL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Using Probe with Red Ejection Button and Red Probe Well When used correctly, the SureTemp Plus thermometer accurately measures rectal temperature in approximately 10–13 seconds. TAKING A RECTAL TEMPERATURE Do not take a patient’s temperature without using a Welch Allyn disposable probe cover. Doing so can cause patient discomfort, patient cross contamination, and erroneous temperature readings. 1.
7. If you cannot correctly measure the patient’s temperature in Normal Mode, the unit will automatically enter Monitor Mode. In this mode, measurement time is extended. Either repeat the temperature measurement in Normal Mode or keep the probe in place for three minutes in Monitor Mode. The thermometer will not beep to indicate a final temperature. Record the temperature before removing the probe from the site, as the temperature reading is not maintained in memory.
MONITOR MODE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button (Oral/Axillary) or Red Ejection Button (Rectal) Monitor Mode continuously displays the temperature of the probe for as long as the probe remains in place at the measurement site and remains within the operating patient temperature range. The patient’s oral and rectal temperature will reach final equilibrium in approximately three minutes in the Monitor Mode.
7. Hold the thermometer in place for the required duration: Oral 3 minutes Axillary 5 minutes Rectal 3 minutes Long-term continuous monitoring beyond three to five minutes is not recommended in any mode. 8. Record the temperature before removing the probe from the site. 9. Eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the top of the probe. 10. Replace the probe in the probe well to clear the display and reset the thermometer to Normal Mode.
INSTRUMENT SECURITY The SureTemp Model 692 thermometer is equipped with electronic security options designed to reduce the risk of theft. These options include both Temperature Count and Instant-On security features. TEMPERATURE COUNT The Temperature Count security feature allows you to take a set number of temperature readings before the instrument goes into the security alarm state. The selectable counts are 25, 50, 100, and 200.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BATTERIES 1. Remove the box of probe covers from the probe cover storage compartment on the back of the unit. 2. Remove the probe and the probe well. 3. Press inward on the textured grips on each side of the assembly to remove the battery door from the back of the unit. 4. Remove the three AA 1.5Vdc alkaline batteries and replace all three batteries with AA 1.5 Vdc alkaline batteries. Match the +/- polarity of each battery to the +/- symbols inside the battery compartment.
CLEANING THE REMOVABLE PROBE WELL • Remove the probe well from the unit. Unplug the latching probe connector to prevent the device from consuming battery power while you are cleaning the probe well. • Clean the inner surface of the probe well by swabbing the surface with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution or a 70% isopropyl alcohol, or a 10% chlorine bleach solution, or a nonstaining disinfectant such as CaviCide® or its equivalent.
PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Ambient Operating Temperature Range 50.0 °F to 104.0 °F (10.0 °C to 40.0°C) Operating Altitude -557 ft. to +16,000 ft / -170m to +4877m Patient Temperature Range 80.0 °F to 110.0 °F (26.7 °C to 43.3 °C) Temperature Predict Time* Oral: Approximately 4–6 secs. Adult axillary (18 years and older): Approximately 12–15 secs. Pediatric axillary (17 years and younger): Approximately 10–13 secs. Rectal: Approximately 10–13 secs.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES To order replacement parts and accessories, please contact the Welch Allyn office nearest to you. The phone numbers for these offices are provided on page 26. SERVICE Except for the replaceable AA batteries, this instrument contains no userserviceable parts. Return the thermometer to a Welch Allyn authorized service center for service and repair. Refer to the Technical Manual.
LIMITED WARRANTY THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MODEL 692 AND TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MODEL 690 INSTRUMENTS Instrumentation purchased new from Welch Allyn, Inc. (Welch Allyn) is warranted to be free from original defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years for Model 692 and a period of two years for Model 690 from the date of first shipment from Welch Allyn.
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