Compliance With Standards; Preparing For Use - Philips DL8740/15 Manual

- When the temperature of the storage area
differs from the temperature of the measuring
area, wait at least 30 minutes before you use
the device.
- If you do not intend to use the device for a long
period of time, it is advised to remove the
batteries before storing. This is to prevent
possible damage due to leakage of the
batteries. If the batteries leak, remove them
carefully and replace with new batteries.

Compliance with standards

- The device meets the relevant standards for this
type of Class IIa medical device for home use.
- This Philips device complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure
to electromagnetic fields and complies with EN
60601-1-2
- Skin contact parts (ABS, TPU, metal) comply
with ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10.
Cytotoxicity, sensitization and irritation meet
the requirement.
- Based on the current science and technology,
other potential allergic reactions are unknown.
Clinical accuracy validation results:
Subject age
group
Operation
mode
Measuring
site
Reference
body site
Clinical bias
(Δcb)
Limits of
agreement
(LA)
Clinical
repeatability
(σr)
Display
Sym­
bol
Battery status indications
Battery full
To indicate that the battery is fully charged the
battery symbol shows a full battery (Fig. 3).
Battery low
To indicate that the battery is low, the battery
symbol shows a nearly empty battery (Fig. 4).
When using 2x 1.5V AAA, 700 mAh batteries, 500
measurements can be realized (23 ± 5°C, 50 ± 20%
RH).

Preparing for use

The batteries (2x 1.5V AAA) are included with the
device. Remove the battery strip from the battery
compartment before first use.
Slide the battery cover back until it locks into place
(Fig. 5).
Pairing the thermometer to your mobile
device
Your Philips ear thermometer is equipped with
Bluetooth®. Download the Philips HealthSuite
health app from the App Store or Google Play. Use
the search term: Philips HealthSuite health app.
The Philips health app is available for iOS® 8.0+
and Android
1 Download the Philips HealthSuite health app
on your mobile device, start the Setup wizard
and follow the steps to create a user profile and
add the thermometer.
2 Make sure the Philips health app is active and
Bluetooth on your mobile device is on when
pairing is in progress.
3 Press the power button once, to switch on the
thermometer (Fig. 6).
- The app identifies the thermometer and
requests to pair.
- The Bluetooth icon lights up when the
thermometer is connected to your mobile
device.
4 The thermometer switches off automatically
after 30 seconds of no activity.
- When the thermometer has paired successfully
with your mobile device, your personal
measurement results are automatically
transmitted to your mobile device via
Bluetooth.
Note: Only when the Philips HealthSuite health
app is active, your personal health data can be
transmitted.
Cleaning the infrared sensor
To achieve accurate measurements, it is important
to check if the infrared sensor is clean. Use a
cotton swab to clean the infrared sensor.
See chapter Cleaning and storage for instructions.
After cleaning, wait approximately 5-10 minutes
before you use the device.
Cleaning the ear
Earwax in the ear canal may cause inaccurate
measurements. Make sure the ear canal is clean
before you use the device.
Carefully clean your ear canal. If you clean your
ear, wait for 5-10 minutes before you use the
device.
A1
Adjusted mode
Ear
Ear
-0.020
0.203
0.0770
Description Explanation
History icon
Bluetooth®
icon
Battery
symbol
TM 4.4+.
A2 B
-0.033 -0.014 -0.016
0.195 0.198
Display shows last
measurement result
when switching on the
device.
The device uses
Bluetooth® for
communication.
Battery symbol
indicating status of
battery.
C
0.199