Beurer FT 78: 1. Signs and symbols 2. Intended use 3. Notes

1. Signs and symbols 2. Intended use 3. Notes: Beurer FT 78

1. Signs and symbols

2. Intended use

The following symbols appear in these instructions for use and on the

The ear thermometer is only intended for measuring the body tempera-

device:

ture in the ear. Do not use the ear thermometer for measurements in

other parts of the body.

WARNING

Warning notice indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.

The ear thermometer has been carefully developed for precise, safe and

rapid temperature measurements in the ear. It is a non-invasive ear ther-

IMPORTANT

mometer with an infra-red detector to determine the body temperature

in the auditory canal of adults and children.

Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessory.

Use the device for the intended purpose only and in the manner specied

Note

in these instructions for use. Any form of improper use can be danger-

Note on important information.

ous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper

or careless use.

The quality of the device has been veried and conforms to the require-

Observe the instructions for use

ments of Council Directive 93/42/EEC (Medical Devices Directive) Annex I,

Essential requirements, and the corresponding harmonised standards.

EN 12470-5: 2003 Clinical thermometers – Part 5: Performance of infra-

red ear thermometers (with maximum device).

Application part, type BF

Please note that portable and mobile HF communication systems may

interfere with this unit. More details can be requested from the stated

Customer Service address or found at the end of the instructions for use.

Disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment EC Directive – WEEE

3. Notes

The CE labelling certies that the product complies

Safety notes

with the essential requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC

on medical products.

WARNING

To measure temperature, insert the sensor tip of the ear thermometer

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carefully into the ear.

Use of the thermometer on dierent persons can be inappropriate in

IP 22, protection against harmful ingress of water

the event of certain acute infectious diseases because of the possible

IP 22

and dust

spread of germs despite cleaning and disinfection. If you have any

doubts, please consult your doctor.

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