KaWe Stethoscopes User Manual

KaWe Stethoscopes

Please read this User‘s Manual thoroughly and carefully before attempting to use this product and heed the given care instructions.

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We would like to thank our valued customers for their decision to purchase a KaWe product. Our stethoscopes are characterized by high quality and durability. Our products meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 2017/745 (European Regulation on Medical Devices) and are classified as medical devices class I.

Please read this manual carefully, adhere to it strictly, and keep it for future reference if necessary. Before using the product, carefully study operation rules, especially care requirements. If you have any questions, please contact the service department (the manufacturer’s address is indicated on the back). Images of the different stethoscope models are shown on pages 4-5 of this application manual. Color options can be found in the general catalog of our company at  https://www.kawemed.com/download/broschueren/ or can also be viewed at your specialist dealer.

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• Please follow the User‘s Manual
• Article number
• Batch number
• Serial Number
• Manufacturer
• CE mark
• GOST-R certification for export to Russia
• Latex free
• Disposal as household waste
• Store in a dry place
• Medical products

Purpose and intended use

The stethoscope is a diagnostic tool and consists of a headset, sound tube and chest piece. It is used for the auscultation of heart sounds/murmurs, lung murmurs, and other audible parameters. Depending on the type of examination, the stethoscope is applied to the appropriate area of the body and used at low pressure. On double-sided stethoscopes, you can choose one or another input channel (funnel or membrane).
Intended use is compliance with all instructions in this application manual as well as basic rules and directives. The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damage resulting from any other use.

• Target patient groups: adults, children, and infants.

The products must only be used by authorized specialized personnel.

Safety rules/contraindications

• To avoid injury, do not use a stethoscope without ear tips! If the rubber is damaged or has come off, the ear tips must be replaced before the next use.
• The rotatable ear tips have the rubber cover attached. Always make sure that it is correctly positioned before use.
• Do not touch the water with a stethoscope.
• Loud sounds can interfere with the perception of noise.
• Do not sterilize in autoclaves.
• Keep the stethoscope away from heat, solvents, and oils.
• Before each use, please check whether the stethoscope is operating properly. Do not use the device in case any damage is detected.
• Only original spare parts and accessories from KaWe may be used.

Application

The basic principle of auscultating with a stethoscope is the “fluctuating air column”. For sound transmission, a closed air column must be formed.

• When putting on a stethoscope with a headset, the bows are applied so that the ear tips are directed slightly forward, towards the examiner’s nose, so that the anatomical structure of the ear contributes to their close contact with the acoustic meatus.

• Apply the membrane or funnel to the examined place. The following models have a double function of membrane/funnel:

  • Planet & Planet Air
  • Prestige & Prestige light
  • Double
  • Rapport
  • Profi Cardiology
  • KaWe COLORSCOP Duo
  • Duo Stethoscope for nurse training

• Funnel or membrane can be selected with a double movement of the stethoscope head. If the membrane is open, the funnel closes, and vice versa.
  Turn left or right

  • on Planet & Planet Air model (red point = membrane open)
    180° rotation
    

  • other double head models

  • Prestige & Prestige light model (ear symbol = open side)

• Membrane-head stethoscopes are used either for the auscultation of anatomically curved places and/or in cases where the low frequency ranges of the auscultation signal are of little or no importance for the diagnosis.

• The funnel on the chest is used for low-frequency diagnostics. In particular, this is required for cardiac auscultation. The edges of the funnel must adhere tightly to the entire examined part of the body.

Preparing for operation

• Check the stethoscope for damage and contamination (especially the diaphragm, hoses, and headset incl. ear-tips). The system must be closed.
• Check that the ear tips are properly seated.
• Individually adjust the headset.

After successful completion of the inspection and after appropriate hygienic preparation, the stethoscope can be used to examine patients.

Hygienic preparation

Clean and disinfect the stethoscope periodically to prevent cross- contamination.

Cleaning and disinfection

After examining each patient, the stethoscope is to be cleaned and disinfected with a 70% alcohol solution (for example, a soaked tissue). The duration of exposure of the agent used must be taken into account.

Besides, perform a thorough cleaning of the individual components of the stethoscope periodically. Use a 70% alcohol solution or a mild soap solution. For thorough cleaning, the ear tips and membrane may be removed. Remove the corresponding retaining ring on the diaphragm. Handle the diaphragm with care to prevent damage. Reassemble the stethoscope components only after they are completely dry.

Automatic cleaning is not allowed.

Sterilization
Stethoscopes are not suitable for sterilization processes.

Transportation and storage
Stethoscopes are to be stored and transported protected from dust, moisture, and contamination.

Ambient temperature

• Room temperature.
• Do not expose to extreme heat or cold.

Storage
Store the stethoscope in a separate container (for example, in a standard plastic bag). The bag is to be large enough to store the instrument to avoid bends after closing the bag.

Maintenance and Service

The end of the useful life is usually determined by wear and tear. Damaged parts are to be sorted out and replaced immediately. For repairs, contact your specialist dealer.

Accessories and Spare parts

Accessories and spare parts can be found in the general catalog of our company at https://www.kawemed.com/download/broschueren/ or can also be viewed at your specialist dealer.

Disposal
The product is to be disposed of in accordance with local environmental regulations.

Disposal as household waste.

Instructions for service personnel and patients
In case of problems during the device use, it is necessary to immediately contact the manu-facturer and the competent authorities of the re-levant member state of the Union, in which the service personnel or the patient are located.

Annex

Warranty

In the case of proper handling and adherence to the rules laid down in this application manual, as well as the use of original KaWe spare parts, the statutory warranty period of two years from the date of sale is valid. For other questions and if repair is required, contact your specialized dealer.

Contact information
Please contact your specialist dealer or directly the manu-facturer (see back for address).

Basic UDI-DI
4030155KaWe06SU.

KIRCHNER & WILHELM GmbH + Co. KG
Eberhardstraße 56 71679 Asperg, Germany.
Phone: +49 7141 68188-0
Fax: +49 7141 68188-11
e-mail: info@kawemed.de.
www.kawemed.com

All information is without guarantee and subject to change.

References

• KaWe Medizintechnik - Kompetenz und Qualität seit 1890
• Broschüren – KaWe Medizintechnik

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