CROSS Physician Otoscope Diagnostic Set User Guide
- June 9, 2024
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CROSS Physician Otoscope Diagnostic Set User Guide
Thank you for choosing a Cross ® Canada Otoscope Diagnostic Set. We’re proud of the care and quality that goes into the manufacture of each and every diagnostic instrument that bears our name. Every component has been carefully designed to maximize performance.
Latex Statement – This device and all accessories are not made with natural rubber latex.
General
Otoscope: The otoscope is a handheld battery powered device with magnifying system that provides illumination of the ear canal and tympanic membrane.
Battery Handle: This Otoscope Diagnostic Set is equipped with a “C” cell knurled chrome handle with rotating bezel on/off switch.
Use and Maintenance
Battery Replacement
Handle requires 2 “C” cell batteries. Remove the knurled cap at Use and Maintenance the base of the handle by turning counterclockwise. Insert two fresh “C” cell batteries (not included) with the positive (+) polarity towards the instrument head. Replace battery compartment cap by turning clockwise. (Fig.1).
Removing and Attaching the Instrument Head
All instrument heads feature a bayonet style mount. To remove, push down firmly and rotate counterclockwise gently. To engage, align slots on base of instrument head with tabs on bayonet. Push head and twist clockwise gently until engaged. (Fig. 2).
Turning the Instrument On
o illuminate, rotate the rotating bezel on/off switch clockwise until the lamp powers on. Slide the switch in the opposite direction to turn off. (Fig. 3).
Handle Care and Maintenance
Periodically check the condition of the batteries, making sure there is no
sign of corrosion or oxidation. Always replace BOTH batteries. Alkaline
batteries are recommended. Remove batteries from handle if instrument will not
be used for an extended period of time.
Instrument Heads
Otoscope Head – This instrument head is designed for examination of the ear
canal specifically the external acoustic duct and tympanic membrane. The head
comes complete with a 3x removable viewing lens, insufflator fitting, and 3
reusable specula (standard models with 2.5mm, 3.5mm, and 4.5mm specula. Also,
included is a disposable specula adaptor and a tube containing five (5) of 3mm
and five (5) 4mm disposable specula.
Attaching the Specula
Push the flanged end of the desired speculum onto the instru- ment head
aligning the slot in the speculum flange with the rivet at the top of the
instrument head and twist clockwise to engage. Reverse procedure to remove.
(Fig.4)
NOTE: Otoscope must be used with specula.
Using Disposable Specula
Attach the disposable specula adaptor, in the same manner as the reusable
specula. Attach disposable speculum by pushing the flanged end of the desired
speculum onto the socket and twist counterclockwise to engage (Fig.4b).
Reverse procedure to remove and discard after each use.
Removing Viewing lens
To remove the Viewing lens during an examination, rotate lens Closckwise or
counterclockwise. Reverse procedure to attach. (Fig. 5).
Replacing LED Lamp
Remove speculum. Twist lamp counterclockwise to remove. Replace with Cross
Canada 11-118 LED Lamp. Reverse procedure to install new lamp. (Fig. 6).
Insufflator
The unit comes equipped with an insufflator fitting already attached. The
insufflator bulb and tubing can be purchased separately from Cross Instrument
Inc. (Fig. 7).
Technical Standards Institute (TSI)
P.O. Box 332,
403 21 Halmstad, Sweden
Cross Instruments Inc.
4004 Aspen Drive East N.W.
Edmonton, AB T6J 2A8, Canada
Tel. 780-669-1506
Fax. 780-628-4156
Email:crossinstruments.com@gmail.com
URL: www.crossinstruments.com