BENEFITS HOW TO STORE

INSERVICING GUIDE — HOW TO USE/READ
STERILE CLINICAL
DISPOSABLE
THERMOMETERS
BENEFITS
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Reduces the Risk
of Infection
Temperature-taking devices can be carriers of infectious
diseases as they are shared between patients and handled
by caretakers. Even with the most stringent cleaning and
handling protocols, it is difficult to insure a contaminate-free
device for each use.
Tempa•DOT™ solves this problem by providing a sterile,
individually wrapped, disposable thermometer. Simply open,
use and dispose. In the long history of Tempa•DOT™ there
has not been a documentable instance of a patient-induced
infection. A reduced infection rate can translate into improved
patient outcomes, and lower costs.
•REDUCES THE RISK OF INFECTION— Other temperaturetaking devices can accumulate, carry, and spread
contagions as they are routinely handled. By comparison,
Tempa•DOT™ is a sterile instrument, individually
wrapped for single use. This virtually eliminates the
possibility of contaminate transfer. There is a strong
case for the use of Tempa•DOT™ with all patients.
The prevention of just one HAI event can pay for the
entire Tempa•DOT™ program.
•ACCURATE— Oral readings in 1 minute. Accurate to ±0.1°C
(within the critical range of 37.0°C to 39.0°C).
•SAFE— Tempa•DOT™ is sterile, latex-free, and non-toxic.
Individually wrapped to prevent contamination before use.
•CONVENIENT— Units are easily divisible and transportable. Place a 100-count box in each patient’s room, or carry
individual 4-strips. They fit comfortably in the pocket of
your scrubs.
Medical Indicators Europe LTD
Nottingham, England Office
T: +44 115 9933311 F: +44 115 9933301
cseurope@medicalindicators.com
Medical Indicators, Inc.
New Jersey, USA
T: +609 737 1600 F: +609 587 8635
customerservice@medicalindicators.com
•ECONOMICAL— Eliminates time and materials spent to
disinfect, recalibrate, recharge, or repair electronic
devices. No need to purchase and stock disposable
(unsterilized) sheaths, or enter into long term purchasing
commitments.
www.medicalindicators.com
Advena Ltd.
Pure Offices
Warwick CV34 6WE UK
HOW TO STORE
Store Tempa•DOT™ thermometers in an area where
temperatures do not exceed 30°C.
When exposed to high temperatures, matrix dots will turn
blue. If this occurs:
1. Place in freezer for 1 hour per box of 100,
16 hours per case of 20 boxes. (2 hours per
box for Tempa•DOT™ PLUS rectal thermometers.)
2. Let stand at room temperature for 1 day.
3. Thermometers are now ready for use. Dots may appear
slightly off-color, but this does not affect accuracy.
HOW TO
OPTIMIZE RESULTS
As with all medical instruments, it is important to closely
follow the IFUs:
- Position in mouth correctly.
- Keep mouth closed for the full 60 second period.
- Read the last blue dot after device “locks in” (approx.
10 seconds). Ignore any skipped dots.
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- Retake temperature with new device if left in mouth
longer than 2 minutes (oral) or 5 minutes (axillary
or rectal).
- Wait at least 15 minutes before taking temperature
when patient is exposed to cold weather, smoking,
eating, or drinking.
- Do not use after expiration date, which is printed on
the 100 count box.
- If the thermometer wrapper has been damaged or
opened, the product may no longer be sterile.
Please discard.
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Ordering Information:
Tempa•DOT # 5532 standard (°C Scale)
Tempa•DOT # 5538 standard (°C Scale)(UK only)
Ordering Information:
Tempa•DOT # 5532 standard (°C Scale), or
Tempa•DOT # 5002 with adhesive strip (°C Scale)
Tempa•DOT # 5538 standard (°C Scale)(UK only)
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heat pocket, as you
would any oral thermometer (see diagram).
Generally, adult lips should touch the middle of the
“Tempa•DOT” logo. The dots can face either up or down.
Have patient press tongue down on thermometer while
keeping mouth closed.
2.INSERT THERMOMETER
AND WAIT 3 MINUTES
Place thermometer high
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1.PREPARE THERMOMETER
Inspect sheath. Do not use
if malformed or damaged.
Insert thermometer
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1.OPEN PACKAGE
Fold along perforation and
tear off a single Tempa•DOT™
thermometer strip. Peel back
top of wrapper to expose 9
handle of thermometer.
Remove thermometer by
pulling exposed handle.
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Fold along perforation and
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handle of thermometer.
Remove thermometer by
pulling exposed handle, taking
care not to touch the dot matrix portion which is to be
placed in the patient’s mouth.
Ordering Information:
Tempa•DOT # 5502R (°C Scale)
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