Introduction; About This Manual; Intended Use - Interacoustics Aqua Stim Instructions D'utilisation

Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - EN

1 Introduction

1.1 About this Manual

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

The Aqua Stim caloric irrigator is used for stimulating the motion sensors in the ear using warm or cool water
pumped into the external ear canal. This standard clinical test is used to determine if the motion sensors are
working properly in patients with dizziness or balance problems. Typically four irrigations are performed, a
cool and a warm for each ear. Responses to the irrigation are then compared to determine if one ear motion
sensor is weaker than the other ear sensor.
The Aqua Stim can be used in conjunction with the Interacoustics VN415/VO425 VNG system during caloric
testing. The Aqua Stim will interface with VN415/VO425 when using InteracousticsVNG software version
7.0.6 or later via USB. The Aqua Stim USB driver is available on the Interacoustics Installation CD.
All personnel who operate the Aqua Stim should familiarize themselves with the
contents of this manual prior to using the irrigator with a patient. Additional training
can be requested via Interacoustics or one of its representatives.
Aqua Stim should be used for irrigating the external ear canal only for the purposes
of caloric stimulation as a part of VNG/ENG test protocol. The device is not
intended for clearing ear wax.
If service is required, please contact Interacoustics or your local Interacoustics distributor. Do not attempt to
repair the unit yourself.
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
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