SureTemp Plus ® REF 690 and 692 Directions for use
ii Welch Allyn SureTemp © 2013 Welch Allyn, Inc. To support the intended use of the product described in this publication, the purchaser of the product is permitted to copy this publication, for internal distribution only, from the media provided by Welch Allyn.
Directions for use iii Table of Contents CONFORMS WITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SYMBOLS AND DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SAFETY AND WARNINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SURETEMP PLUS MODEL COMPARISON CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Directions for use 1 CONFORMS WITH IEC/UL/CSA/EN 60601-1 Australia "C-Tick" SYMBOLS AND DESCRIPTIONS ATTENTION: Caution consult user’s manual for additional information. Type BF Applied Part Handle with Care +55°C -25°C MAX Transport/Storage Temperature Transport/Storage Humidity Internally Powered Alkaline Battery - AA 1.5V IPXØ Not protected against the ingress of water. Does not contain natural rubber latex.
2 Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Prepare this product for reuse or separate collection as specified by Directive 2002/ 96/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE). If this product is contaminated, this directive does not apply. For more specific disposal information, see www.welchallyn.com/weee, or contact Welch Allyn Customer Service at +44 207 365 6780.
Directions for use 3 SAFETY AND WARNINGS WARNING Patient injury risk. Prior to taking a temperature, instruct the patient not to bite down on the probe as patient injury and damage to the probe may result. WARNING Patient injury risk. Use only Welch Allyn single-use disposable probe covers. Never take a temperature measurement without a single-use probe cover securely attached.
4 Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus Caution Liquids can damage electronics inside the thermometer. Prevent liquids from spilling on the thermometer. If liquids are spilled on the thermometer, dry off the thermometer with a clean cloth. Check for proper operation and accuracy. If liquids possibly entered the thermometer, remove the thermometer from use until it has been properly dried, inspected, and tested by qualified service personnel.
Directions for use 5 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.
6 Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 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.
Directions for use 7 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.
8 Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 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 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.
Directions for use 9 Proper mounting of the unit will prevent tangling of the probe cord with other equipment at the patient’s bedside. 1. Mount the instrument so that all other objects are no closer than 4 inches (10.25 cm) from the sides and bottom of the unit. 2. Mount the wall mount a maximum of 48 inches (122 cm) from the floor. 3. Install the wall mount to allow at least 12 inches 30.5 cm) clearance on top of the instrument.
10 Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus DISPLAY INDICATORS Instrument Malfunction The device is not working properly. Contact Welch Allyn’s Customer Service Department for assistance. Broken Probe The probe is broken. Replace probe or contact 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.
Directions for use 11 Rectal Mode This flashing icon and/or word are displayed to show that the Rectal Mode is selected. Monitor Mode This icon is displayed while in Monitor Mode. Monitor Mode is used for continuous temperature monitoring when difficult situations prevent accurate temperatures in the Normal Mode. For oral and rectal sites, three minutes of continuous monitoring is recommended for an accurate temperature reading. For axillary sites, five minutes of continuous monitoring is recommended.
12 Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 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 WARNING Do not take a patient’s temperature without using a Welch Allyn disposable probe cover.
Directions for use 13 9. After the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the patient’s mouth. Eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the top of the probe. 10. Return the probe to the probe well. The LCD display will go blank. Patient actions may interfere with accurate oral temperature readings.
14 Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 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. Do not allow the probe tip to come into contact with the patient until the probe is placed in the measurement site. Before this, any contact between the probe tip and the tissue or other material may cause inaccurate readings. 3.
Directions for use 15 3. Observe the flashing lower-body icon on the unit’s display. 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. 4. With the Rectal Mode indicator flashing, separate the patient’s buttocks with one hand.
16 Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus TAKING A TEMPERATURE USING MONITOR MODE 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. Ensure that both the appropriately colored probe and matching probe well for the intended measurement site (oral/axillary or rectal) are installed. 2.
Directions for use 17 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.
18 Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus CLEANING AND DESINFECTION Clean and disinfect on a routine basis according to each facility's policy or whenever contamination occurs. CLEANING AND DISINFECTING THE THERMOMETER AND PROBE Wipe the thermometer and probe with an appropriate health care low- or intermediatelevel cleaner/disinfecting wipe that incorporates either a 1:10 sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution or isopropyl alcohol as the active disinfection ingredient.
Directions for use 19 PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Ambient Operating Temperature Range 50.0 F to 104.0 F (10.0 C to 40.0C) 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.
20 Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES To order replacement parts and accessories, please contact the Welch Allyn office nearest to you. SERVICE Except for the replaceable AA batteries, this instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Return the thermometer to a Welch Allyn authorized service center for service and repair. Refer to the Technical Manual. WELCH ALLYN SERVICE POLICY Only a Welch Allyn Service Center can perform or approve all repairs on products under warranty.
Directions for use 21 used in a manner other than in accordance with the instructions, or (5) has been abused or exposed to extreme environmental conditions.
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