Innovia EarCheck Manual de usuario

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USE & CARE MANUAL

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completely before using the EarCheck®

Middle Ear Monitor.

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Middle Ear Monitor

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety

precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER – To reduce the risk of electrocution:

1. Do not use while bathing.

2. Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a

tub or sink.

3. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or

injury to persons.

1. Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near

children or invalids.

2. Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

3. Do not use EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor as a substitute for consulting

your doctor if your child needs medical attention or treatment.

4. Batteries can corrode and leak toxic liquid. Do not allow contact with

skin or get into eyes. Discard device appropriately.

5. There are NO User Serviceable Parts. Do not attempt to take device

apart or repair. Contact Customer Care.

CAUTION – The EarCheck Monitor should NOT be used for the

following children:

Children under 6 months of age

Children with ear tubes (ventilation tubes)

Children with water in the outer ear, such as those with swimmer’s ear

Children with known perforation or rupture of the eardrum

Children with facial or ear deformities

Children with visible drainage of pus or blood in the outer ear canal

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Caring for your EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor

Your EarCheck is simple to use and easy to maintain. However, it must

be handled carefully to remain in good operating condition. Follow

these instructions at all times:

1. Do not drop your EarCheck Monitor. Damage to the instrument’s

electronics may result.

2. Never let your EarCheck get wet. It could become permanently

damaged if water or other liquids get inside.

3. If your EarCheck needs cleaning only use a soft dry cloth.

4. Do not introduce foreign objects into your EarCheck tip’s opening.

This can damage sensitive parts.

5. Do not take your EarCheck apart, as this will invalidate the

instrument’s warranty.

6. Do not expose your EarCheck to direct sunlight, temperature or

humidity extremes, moisture, or dust.

(See page 23 for operating conditions.)

7. Do not use cleaning solvents on product or tips. They may damage

instrument.

8. Always replace batteries when “Low Battery” symbol appears.

Low batteries or defective batteries can result in a false or

inaccurate reading.

Care, Cleaning and Storage

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Storing your EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor

Store in a dry environment away from dust, contamination and liquids.

Store at room temperature (50° - 95° F). Do not expose the instrument

to extreme temperatures or humidity. For example, do not store in a

car. If your EarCheck Monitor has not been stored at room

temperature, keep it at room temperature at least 60 minutes before

using it.

Care, Cleaning and Storage

Cleaning your EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor

To operate properly and to help prevent cross contamination, it is

important that you keep the EarCheck tip clean. As required, or after

each use if the optional Tip Cover is not used, gently wipe the surface of

the tip with a cotton swab or lint free soft cloth moistened with alcohol.

Allow the alcohol to completely dry prior to use of your EarCheck

device. Do not allow the alcohol or any objects to get inside the tip as

they may damage the sensitive electronics inside your EarCheck device.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a

Care, Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b

Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Thank you for purchasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Quick Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

When To Use The EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

What You Should Know About Ear Infections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting To Know Your EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using Your EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Reading Your Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Monitoring The Child’s Ear Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Customer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Home Monitoring Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Innovia Medical, LLC.

Customer Care

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This Manual includes specific information as to your rights and

obligations under the warranty offered by the Manufacturer

EarCheck and EarCheck logo are trademarks of Innovia Medical, LLC.

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Thank you for purchasing

the EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor

Thank you for purchasing EarCheck. You have joined a family of over

70,000 satisfied parents and caregivers who regularly use EarCheck as

part of their child's health care. We hope that you find EarCheck helpful

in taking the guesswork out of ear infections. Only EarCheck features

the same patented proven technology used by thousands of physicians

since 1997 and a technique recommended by the American Academies

of Pediatrics and Family Physicians*. EarCheck has also been FDA

cleared and UL approved for your peace of mind.

Please read the entire Use & Care manual prior to using your EarCheck.

Keep it in a safe place so that you can refer to it in the future if needed.

For more information, please visit our website at www.earcheck.com or

call our Customer Care Team at 888-Ear-Chek (327-2435).

*The AAP/AAFP have not specifically recommended the EarCheck device.

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Quick Reference Guide

Use this Quick Reference Guide only after reading

the Use & Care Manual completely.

1. Test Before Using.

Insert your EarCheck tip firmly into the

Verification Tube.

Press the SCAN button. An audible tone and each

Level indicator will light up briefly in sequence,

followed by the Red Level 5 indicator. This tells

you the EarCheck Monitor is ready for use. If Red

Level 5 indicator is not displayed, take a

second reading.

If Red Level 5 is still not displayed, or if Error

Symbol appears, refer to “Troubleshooting”

section of User’s Manual.

2. Stabilize the Child.

Place child in an upright position, sitting or stand-

ing. If necessary, you may hold the child in your lap

in an upright position.

Do not lay the child down as this may

affect accuracy.

3. Firmly Pull the Ear Up and Back.

Tugging straightens the natural curve of the ear

canal and allows your EarCheck Monitor to send

sound waves straight down the ear canal for an

accurate reading. Hold “ear tug” through Step 5.

Verification Tube

Tip

SCAN

Button

1. Testing the EarCheck Monitor

3. Pull ear up and back

4. Position EarCheck

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4. Carefully Insert EarCheck Tip.

Gently place EarCheck tip over the child’s ear

canal. Hold the tip against the ear canal, pointing

down the canal’s opening. Completely cover the

ear canal. Your EarCheck monitor tip is designed

for safety to prevent it from being inserted too far

into the ear.

5. Press the Scan Button.

With EarCheck tip in place, continue to hold the

ear back. Press the scan button. Your EarCheck

Monitor will make a soft chirping sound. You will

hear a series of short tones followed by one long

tone when the scan is complete. You may find it

helpful to slowly move the EarCheck tip in a small

circular motion. If the child’s ear were a clock,

rotate the EarCheck from 4:00 to 8:00 o’clock.

6. Read Results.

Remove EarCheck tip from ear and read the

results. Level will remain displayed for about 5

seconds after the scan has been completed.

5. Press Scan Button

6. Read Results

7. Reading Your Results. (See page 14 for more detail)

Level Color Probability of Middle Ear Fluid

5 RED Consult Doctor High

4 RED Consult Doctor Moderate to High

3 RED Consult Doctor Moderate

2 YELLOW Monitor Low to Moderate

1 GREEN Fluid Unlikely Low

8 4

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Indications for Use

EarCheck is an advanced medical instrument which is designed to detect

the presence of middle ear fluid (i.e., otitis media with effusion) that

may be associated with an acute ear infection. Middle ear effusion may

be associated with temporary hearing loss in some children. The device

is intended to assist the user in determining when to seek professional

medical attention. The EarCheck monitor is designed for use in the

home by parents and other caregivers on children from 6 months to

young adult.

Read all instructions carefully before using your EarCheck.

After reading this Use & Care Manual, practice using your EarCheck

device on a healthy child to become familiar with the proper technique

for using the instrument.

Description

Your EarCheck uses a gentle sound (chirping) to check your child’s ear.

It will help you:

Detect the presence of middle ear fluid, a key sign of a

possible ear infection.

Detect the presence of middle ear fluid remaining after an

ear infection has cleared up.

Determine when your child should be seen by a doctor

for middle ear fluid.

When To Use The EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor

About Otitis media

Otitis media is a general term referring to the inflammation

of the middle ear space. The inflammation is often

associated with fluid in the middle ear. Fluid may arise with

or without infection.

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