Introduction; About This Manual; Intended Use - Interacoustics Air Fx Mode D'emploi

Air Fx Irrigator Instructions for Use - EN

1 Introduction

1.1 About this Manual

This manual is valid for the Air Fx Air Irrigator.
Manufacturer:
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1.2 Intended Use

The Air Fx air irrigator dispenses cool or warm air to perform caloric tests for vestibular diagnosis. The Air Fx
requires the operator to aim the air stream at the tympanic membrane through the patient's ear canal,
creating a differential in ear temperatures and resulting in the patient's eyes displaying nystagmus.
All personnel who operate the Air Fx should familiarize themselves with the
contents of this manual prior to using the Air Fx with a patient. Additional training
can be requested via Interacoustics or one of their sales representatives.
The Air Fx micro-controller technology is very simple to use and maintains an accurate temperature of
dispensed air. Air Fx has an otoscope handle with an integrated light. The otoscope handle uses disposable
specula and has an LED, which lights the eardrum without obstructing the air flow or view of the ear canal.
The otoscope handle has a magnifying glass designed to improve visibility of the tympanic membrane.
Air Fx uses a USB cable to communicate with the host computer. Interacoustics software version 7.06 and
later can coordinate testing with the Air Fx irrigator so the operator starts recording eye movements when
starting the irrigation from the handle. The USB cable also is used to configure the Air Fx irrigator's default
temperature settings whether used as a standalone device or used in conjunction with the Interacoustics
VNG software.
Manufactured for:
Interacoustics A/S
Audiometer Allé 1
5500 Middelfart
Denmark
Tel.: +45 6371 3555
Fax: +45 6371 3522
E-mail: info@interacoustics.com
Web: www.interacoustics.com
By:
Micromedical Technologies, Inc.
10 Kemp Drive
Chatham, IL 62629
USA
Tel: +1 217-483-2122
Fax: +1 217-483-2122
www.micromedical.com
The Air Fx is used in conjunction with the Interacoustics VN415/VO425 VNG
systems during caloric testing. The Air Fx will interface with the computer when
using Interacoustics VNG software version 7.06 or later.
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