Geratherm 138550 Classic Clinical Liquid In Glass Thermometer Instructions
- September 12, 2024
- Geratherm
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138550 Classic Clinical Liquid In Glass Thermometer
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Specifications
- Range:
- Resolution:
- Accuracy:
- Working Conditions:
- Storage Conditions:
- Designated Use:
- Description:
- Quality Guarantee:
Product Usage Instructions
1. Precautions
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Do not drop the thermometer or subject it to sudden
impacts. -
Do not bend or bite the tip of the thermometer.
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Keep the thermometer out of children’s reach.
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Thermometers with a damaged outer casing must not be used (risk
of injury). -
Children should be attended by an adult during the entire
temperature recording process. -
The measuring fluid Galinstan must not be brought into contact
with precious or light metals. -
When measuring, take necessary care to avoid any danger of
injury. -
Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for
visiting your doctor.
2. How to Use
The capillary of the thermometer shows the measured body
temperature on the temperature scale. The temperature can be read
off by rotating the thermometer gently to and fro. After measuring,
the liquid must be returned to the bottom of the scale. Hold the
thermometer close to the upper end and shake it with 15 to 20 rapid
wrist movements.
3. Cleaning Instructions
The thermometer has a hermetically sealed, hygienic glass casing
and can be disinfected without restriction. Clean the glass
thermometer before and after use with cold soapy water. Disinfect
using alcohol-soaked cotton wool or cloth. If the thermometer
breaks, clean spilled liquid using soapy water and dispose of
broken pieces as household waste.
4. Warranty
The manufacturer grants an unlimited guarantee for the
functionality and accuracy of this thermometer (except in case of
glass breakage). Damage due to improper treatment is not covered by
the warranty. No recalibration is necessary.
5. Easy Flip Instructions
The easy flip feature makes it easier to return the measuring
liquid of your Geratherm classic thermometer with less effort when
shaking down.
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Position the thermometer in the easy flip.
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Ensure the thermometer is secured in the two brackets.
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Hold the handle of the easy flip between your thumb and index
finger. -
Shake the thermometer with short sharp movements back and
forth.
FAQ
Q: How should I clean the thermometer?
A: Clean the glass thermometer before and after use with cold
soapy water and disinfect using alcohol-soaked cotton wool or
cloth.
Q: What should I do if the thermometer breaks?
A: Clean spilled liquid using soapy water and dispose of broken
pieces as household waste.
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Clinical liquid-in-glass thermometer
Geratherm® classic
Geratherm Medical AG Made in Gemnany
@) CE: 0197
PARTS DESCRIPTION
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Tharmometar bulb (probe)
Measuring capillary
Temp erature scale
Outer caslng
SPECIFICATIONS
Range: Resolution: Accuracy: Working Conditions: Storage Conditions: Designated Use: Description: Quality Guarantee:
35.5 “C to 42.0 ° C 0.1 °C +0.1 °C / -0.15 °C Ternperature: -15 ° C to 42 “C (lt is only is possible to rneasure temperatures that are above the arnbient ternperature!) Ternperature: -15 ° C to 42 ° C Medical liquid-in-glass thermometer for measuring body temperature. Analogue maximurn thermometer with Galinstan The manufacture and testing of the them,ometers Geratherm8 classic is conducted in compliance with the standards · of EU Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices · of EN 12470-1 – Clinical thermometers, Part 1: Metallic liquid-in-glass thermometers with maximum device. The Geratherm Medical AG is certified according to DIN EN ISO 13485 and complies wilh Council Directive 93/42/EEC. This entitled to affix the CE 0197 marking (Notified body: TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH).
GALINSTAN -A N E W NON-TOXIC MEASURING FLUID – ECOFRIENDLY The mercury-free thermometer, Geratherm· classic, has been developed by Geratherm Mec:lical AG and contains a patented liquid alloy consisting of galliurn, indiurn and tin —called Galinstan. Galinstan is completely non-toxic and environment-friendly.
&PRECAUTIONS 1. Do not drop the thermometer or subject it to sudden impacts.
2. Do not bend or bite the tip of the thermometer. 3. Keep the thermometer out
of children’s reach. 4. Thermometers with a damaged outer casing rnust not be
used {risk of injury). 5. NOTE: Children should be attended by an adult during
the entire temperature recording process. 6. The measuring fluid Galinstan
must not be brought into contact with precious or light metals, since it
reacts with these
rnetals. 7. When measuring, please take the necessary care to avoid any danger
of injury. 8. Use of this thermorneter is not intended as a substitute for
visiting your doctor. Persistent fever, especially in children must
be treated by a doctor.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 1. Before taking the patient’s temperature, check whether
the column of liquid is below 36 ·c. 2. Clean the glass thermorneter before
and after each use. In doing so, please pay attention to the “Notes on
Cleaning” below. 3. Position the thermometer on the body according to the
method of measurement to be used {axillary, rectal or oral). 4. After about 4
rninutes the thermorneter will have reached the body temperature. The
measuring fluid in the measurement
capillary of the thermometer shows the measured body temperature on the
temperature scale. The temperature can be read off by rotating the thermometer
gently to and fro. 5. After measuring, the liquid must be returned to the
bottom of the scale. To do this, hold the thermometer as close as possible to
the upper end and shake it with 15 to 20 rapid wrist movernents.
_& NOTE: ::!nn::;;e lhermometer before and after use. In hospitals,
disinfection rnust be carried out by
RELIABLE METHODS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE ORAL USE – measurement time: min. 4
minutes, normal temperature: approx. 37 ·c Doctors prefer oral measurement. lt
provides fast and accurate results. Place the thermometer bulb {probe) in one
of the two heat pockets to the left or right side of the tongue.
RECTAL USE – measuremant time: min. 4 minutes, normal temparature: approx.
37.6 ·c Rectal measurement is preferred in the case of children. Insert the
thermorneter bulb {probe) into the anus (approx. 2 cm). You rnay use a little
skin cream or baby oil on the end of the vessel. You rnay use a probe cover
for the thermometer. Insert thermometer into the probe cover. Lubricate the
probe cover with a water soluble jelly for easier insertion. Do not use
petroleurn jelly. Insert tip of probe no more than 2 cm into rectum.
&sTOP if you rneet any resistance.
AXILLARY USE – maasurement time: min. 4 minutes, normal temperature: approx.
36.7 °C The axillary measurement method provides less accurate measurements
than oral and rectal measurement. Wipe armpit with a dry towel. Place probe in
the patient’s armpit and keep the patient’s arm pressed firmly against their
side.
NOTES ON CLEANING The thermometer has a hermetically sealed, hygienic glass
casing and can be disinfected without restriction.
.lß. The ternperature of the cleaning and disinfectant solution must not
exceed 42 °C.
Cold soapy water can be used to clean the glass thermometer before and after
use. Disinfect the thermometer using a piece of cotton “vVOol or cloth that
has been soaked in alcohol, or dip the thermometer in a disinfectant solution
(exposure/immersion time as specified by the disinfectant manufacturer). lf
the thermometer breaks, any spilled liquid can be removed using a brush,
tissue or cloth dampenec:I in soapy water. The broken pieces may be disposec:I
of as household waste.
WARRAN T Y Subject to normal use, the rnanufacturer grants an unlimited
guarantee for the functionality a n d accuracy of this thermometer {except in
the case of breakage of glass). Darnage to the thermometer caused by irnproper
treatment is not covered by the warranty. Ra-callbratlon Is not necessary!
SYMBOL INDEX
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Caution
Batch code (mm/yyyy; rnonth/year) on the reverse of the outer casing (applied
by means of laser without LOT svmbol) Manufacturer
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Max. and min. temperatures: Store between -15 °C and +42 °C Store in a dry place Fragile: handle with care Reference number
Optional: easy flip
lnstructions easy flip
The easy flip makes it easier to lead back the measuring liquid of your
Greatherm classic thermometer by considerably less effort when shaking down.
1. Position the thermometer in the easy flip. 2. Make sure that the
thermometer is properly secured in the two brackets. 3. Keep the handle of the
easy flip between your thumb and index finger. 4. Now, shake the thermometer
with short sharp movements back and
forth until the liquid is reduced below 36 ° C. (See Figure)
… Fabricant: Geratherm Medical AG · Fahrenheitstraße 1 · 99331 Geratal ·
GERMANY