BRAUN IRT 6575 ThermoScan 7+ Connect Ear Thermometer User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Braun

BRAUN IRT 6575 ThermoScan 7+ Connect Ear Thermometer User Guide

IRT 6575

Lens filter (Box of 20)
Probe tip
Probe
ExacTemp® light
Lens filter ejector
Display
Age Precision™ and night mode/flashlight buttons
Power button / Pairing button
Start button
Battery door
Protective case

Product description

The Braun ThermoScan® Ear thermometer has been carefully developed for accurate, safe and fast temperature measurements in the ear.
The shape of the thermometer probe prevents it from being inserted too far into the ear canal, which can hurt the eardrum.
However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is critical to obtaining accurate temperatures.
Therefore, read the instructions carefully and thoroughly.
The Braun ThermoScan Ear thermometer is indicated for intermittent measurement and monitoring
of human body temperature for people of all ages. It is intended for household use only.
Use of IRT 6575 along with Age Precision™ feature and Braun Family Care™ App is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Please consult your physician if you see symptoms such as unexplained irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, changes in appetite or activity, seizure, muscle pain, shivering, stiff neck, pain when urinating, etc. in spite of any color of the background light or absence of fever.
Please consult your physician if the thermometer shows elevated temperature (yellow or red background lights).

The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 50 – 104 °F (10 – 40 °C).
DO NOT expose the thermometer to temperature extremes (below –13 °F / –25 °C or over 131 °F /55 °C) or excessive humidity (> 95 % RH). This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun ThermoScan lens filters (LF 40).
To avoid inaccurate measurements ALWAYS use this thermometer with a new, clean lens filter attached.
If the thermometer is accidentally used without a lens filter attached, clean the lens (see «Care and cleaning» section). Keep lens filters out of reach of children.
This thermometer is intended for household use only. Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.

Pre-term is defined as a newborn baby with a calendar age of less than

37 weeks.

Small-for-gestational-age is defined as a newborn baby (birth to 4 weeks of age), born at 37 weeks of pregnancy or later, with a weight below the 10th percentile for newborn babies of the same gestational age. This thermometer is not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-gestational-age babies.
Nursing mothers should not take a temperature measurement on themselves or have their temperature measured by another individual while or immediatley after nursing a baby, as nursing can affect body temperature.
It is not intended to interpret hypothermic temperatures. If the device displays a temperature of 97.5°F (36.4°C) or less with an LED backlight color of green or white, and the individual is exhibiting atypical symptoms or behaviors, contact your doctor or health care professional.
DO NOT allow children under 12 years to take their temperature unattended.
DO NOT modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
People who are on antibiotics, analgesics, or antipyretics should not be assessed solely on temperature readings to determine the severity of their illness.
Temperature elevation may signal a serious illness, especially in neonates and infants, or in adults who are elderly, frail, or have a weakened immune system. Please seek professional advice immediately when there is a temperature elevation and if you are taking temperature on.

Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range. It varies by site of measurement, and it tends to decrease with age. It also varies from person to person and fluctuates throughout the day.
Therefore, it is important to determine normal temperature ranges. This is easily done using Braun ThermoScan.
Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy family members to determine the normal temperature range.
Note: When consulting your physician, communicate that the ThermoScan temperature is a temperature measured in the ear and if possible, note the individual’s normal ThermoScan temperature range as additional reference.

Age Precision™ color-coded display

Clinical research shows the definition of fever changes as newborns grow into children and children grow into adults. 1
Select the appropriate age setting, take a temperature, and the display will glow green, yellow, or red to indicate whether the temperature is in a normal, fever, or high fever range, respectively. The device is only intended for the measurement of human body temperature. It is not intended to diagnose or monitor a serious medical condition or disease.

How does Braun ThermoScan® work?

Braun ThermoScan measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissues. To help avoid inaccurate temperature measurements, the probe tip is warmed to a temperature close to that of the human body. When the Braun ThermoScan is placed in the ear, it continuously monitors the infrared energy. The measurement is finished and the result displayed when the thermometer detects that an accurate temperature measurement has been taken.

Why measure in the ear?

The goal of thermometry is to measure core body temperature2, which is the temperature of the vital organs. Ear temperatures accurately reflect core body temperature,3 since the eardrum shares blood supply with the temperature control center in the brain,4 the hypothalamus. Therefore, changes in body temperature are reflected sooner in the ear than at other sites. Axillary temperatures measure skin temperature and may not be a reliable indicator of core body temperature. Oral temperatures are influenced by drinking, eating and mouth breathing. Rectal temperatures often lag behind changes in core body temperature and there is a risk of cross-contamination.

Herzog L., Phillips S. Addressing Concerns About Fever. Clinical Pediatrics. 2011; 50(#5): 383-390.
Guyton A C, Textbook of Medical Physiology, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, p 919.
Guyton A C, Textbook of Medical Physiology, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pp 754-5.
Netter H F, Atlas of Human Anatomy, Novartis Medical Education, East Hanover, NJ, 1997, pp 63, 95.

Pairing to your smart device

Scan the QR code and download the Braun Family Care™ app.
Follow the in-app instructions to pair your ThermoScan 7+ connect
to your smart device.

Make sure the device is turned off. Press and hold the Power button until the screen turns blue and the Bluetooth icon and the letters “bt” flash. Flashing will continue until the device connects to the app.
When the thermometer successfully pairs to your smart device, the screen will turn green and the Bluetooth icon and letters “bt” will stop flashing. The thermometer will turn off after 3 seconds.
If there is a problem pairing to your smart device, the thermometer will show the error screen.

How to use your Braun Thermo Scan

Remove the thermometer from the protective case.

Push the Power button .
During an internal self-check, the display shows all segments.
Then the last temperature taken will be displayed for 5 seconds.
The lens filter indicator will blink to signal one is needed.
To achieve accurate measurements, make sure a new, clean lens filter is in place before each measurement.
Attach a new lens filter by pushing the thermometer.
probe straight into the lens filter inside the box and then pulling out.
Note: The Braun ThermoScan will not work unless a lens filter is attached.
Select an age with the Age Precision™ button as shown.
Press button to toggle through each age group.
NOTE: You must select an age in order to take a measurement.
Fit the probe snuggly into the ear canal, then push and release the Start button and direct toward opposite temple .
ExacTemp® light will pulse while temperature measurement is in progress. The light will remain solid for 3 seconds to indicate that a successful temperature reading has been achieved.
NOTE: If the probe has been properly inserted into the ear canal during the measurement, a long beep will sound to signal the completed measurement. If the probe has NOT been constantly placed in a stable position in the ear canal, a sequence of short beeps will sound, the ExacTemp light will go out and the display will show an error message ERROR + position error animated
icon = position error). See «Errors and troubleshooting» section for more information.

See «Errors and troubleshooting» section for more information

The confirmation beep indicates that an accurate temperature measurement has been taken. The result is shown on the display
For the next measurement, press Eject button to remove and discard used lens filter, and put on a new, clean lens filter.
NOTE: Defaults to last age setting used if you do not change.
The Braun ThermoScan Ear thermometer turns off automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity.
The thermometer can also be turned off by pressing and holding the Power button .

The display will briefly flash OFF and it will go blank.

Temperature-taking hints

ALWAYS replace disposable lens filters to maintain accuracy and hygiene. The right ear measurement may differ from the measurement taken in the left ear. Therefore, ALWAYS take the
temperature in the same ear. The ear must be free from obstructions or excess earwax build-up to take an accurate reading.
External factors may influence ear temperatures, including when an individual has:
Factor Affects
Poor probe placement
Used lens filter
Dirty lens
In the cases below, wait 20 minutes prior to taking a temperature.
Extreme hot or cold room temperature
Hearing aid
Use the untreated ear if ear drops or other ear medications have been placed in the ear canal.
Use the ear that has been facing upwards, if an individual has been lying down on their side.

Night mode

Night mode is turned on/off by a press of the Night mode button as shown on the right.
Night mode turns on the LED flashlight and mutes the device .
This will stay on until the device is turned off or you press the night mode button again. When a reading is completed in night mode the flashlight will flash.

Night light feature

The thermometer includes a convenient night light to illuminate the display in a dim environment.
The light will turn on when you press any button. It will stay on until the thermometer is inactive for up to 15 seconds even after temperature is taken.

Last reading recall

The previous measurement will be displayed during start up.

After this, the measurement will be displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the display with an ‘M’ next to it.

The memory in the upper right corner will update to the new
reading with the first button press after the reading is completed.

Setting a default Age Precision® value

You have the option to set a default Age Precision age group. This will allow the device to power on and be used in default selection without re-selecting with each power on.

When the device is off, hold both the power button and the Age Precision button for 4 seconds, the backlight will turn yellow, you can then release the buttons.
All Age Icons will flash continuously until the Age Precision button is pressed.
Press the Age Precision button, the 0-3 month icon will be filled in and flash and the other icons will be empty. A second button press will advance to the 3-36 month icon flashing, a third will advance to 36+months flashing. This cycle continues in order with each button press. A full beep will sound with every button press.
After 3 seconds of no button press, the displayed icon will remain on the screen and a full beep will sound. The device will turn off. When the device is turned back on, the default will be set.
Default will be set on the device until the batteries are removed and then put back in.

Changing the temperature scale

Braun ThermoScan Ear thermometer is shipped with the Fahrenheit (°F) temperature scale activated.
If you wish to switch to Celsius (°C) and/or back from Fahrenheit to Celsius, proceed as follows:

Make sure the thermometer is turned off.
Press and hold the Power button and Start button . After about 3 seconds the display will show this sequence: °F / SET / °C / SET.
Release the Power button and Start button , when the desired temperature scale is shown. There will be a short beep to confirm the new setting, then the thermometer is turned off automatically

Care and cleaning

The probe tip is the most delicate part of the thermometer.
It must be clean and intact to ensure accurate readings.
If the thermometer is ever accidentally used without a lens filter, clean the probe tip as follows:
Very gently wipe the surface with a cotton swab or soft cloth moistened with alcohol. After the alcohol has completely dried out, you can put a new lens filter on and take a temperature measurement.
If the probe tip is damaged, please contact Consumer Relations.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the thermometer display and exterior. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners.
NEVER submerge this thermometer in water or any other liquid. Store thermometer and lens filters in a dry location free from dust and contamination and away from direct sunlight.
Additional lens filters (LF 40) are available at most stores carrying Braun ThermoScan.

Replacing the batteries

The thermometer is supplied with two 1.5 V type AA (LR 06) batteries. For best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries.

Insert new batteries when the battery symbol appears on the display.
Open the battery compartment. Remove the batteries and replace with new batteries, making sure the poles are in the right direction.
Snap battery door into place.

Calibration

The thermometer is initially calibrated at the time of manufacture. If this thermometer is used according to the use instructions, periodic re-adjustment is not required. If at any time you question the accuracy, please contact Consumer Relations

Errors and troubleshooting

FCC warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
A. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
B. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
C. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
D. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RSS-GEN warnings

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Product specifications

Displayed temperature range: 93.2 – 108 °F (34 – 42.2 °C)
Operating ambient temperature range: 50 – 104 °F (10 – 40 °C)
Storage temperature range: -13 – 131 °F (-25 – 55 °C)
Operating and storage relative humidity: 10-95% RH (non condensing)
Display resolution: 0.1 °F or °C
Accuracy for displayed temperature range Maximum Laboratory Error 35 – 42 °C (95 – 107.6 °F): ±0.4 °F (±0.2 °C)
Outside this range: ±0.5 °F (±0.3 °C)
Clinical repeatability: ±0.26 °F (±0.14 °C)
Reference Body Site: Oral Equivalent
Battery life: 2 years / 350 measurements /100 minutes flashlight time Service life: 5 years
This thermometer is specified to operate at 1 atmospheric pressure or at altitudes with an atmospheric pressure up to 1 atmospheric pressure (700 – 1060 hPa).

Subject to change without notice.

This appliance conforms to the following standards:
This infrared thermometer meets requirements established in ASTM Standard (E 1965-98) as it pertains to infrared thermometers. Full responsibility for the conformance of this product to the standard is assumed by Kaz USA, Inc. The ASTM laboratory accuracy requirement in the display range of 98 to 102 °F (37 to 39 °C) for IR thermometers is ±0.4 °F (±0.2 °C), whereas for mercury in- glass and electronic thermometers, the requirement per ASTM Standards E 667-86 and E 1112-86 is ±0.2 °F (±0.1°C).
Standard Reference Edition Title:
ASTM E1965-98: Standard Specification for Infrared Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature.
ISO 80601-2-56: Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement.

IEC 60601-1: Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
ISO 14971: Medical devices – Application of risk management to medical devices.
ISO 10993-1: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.
IEC 60601-1-2: Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements and tests.
ISO 15223-1: Medical devices. Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied. General requirements.
IEC 60601-1-11: Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment.
MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT needs special precautions regarding EMC. For detailed description of
EMC requirements please contact your authorized local Service Center (See guarantee card).
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
Please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life.
To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at appropriate collection sites according to national or local regulations.