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Adult Esophageal Probes
The D-OS4 Series Adult Temperature Probes are designed for measurement of
esophageal, nasopharynx and rectal temperature in OP - ICU - Pediatrics.
 
 Connectors
As standard available with the type A, JK, HP and SA. - Other connector types are available upon request.  
 
Cables
4 mm black medical grade silicone tubing, with free inner shielded ca
ble. Primary standard length 2,75 m.
Secondary standards 1,5 m and 4,5 m.
Other lengths are available upon request.
 
Electrode
Hard and polished polyacetal tip with the most convenient shaping for the application that also protects the thermistor
against accidental harm.
 
Measuring reference
2,252 kohms at 25ºC.
 
Measuring accuracy
  0...25ºC ±0,2ºC
25...50ºC ±0,1ºC
 
Self heating
<0,01ºC/100µW
 
Insulation
Biological saline solution minimum. 2,1kVp 50Hz  
Defibrillation proof 5kVp
 
 
Use and Maintenance
The temperature probe can be cleaned with ordinary detergents
either by wiping it clean with a soft cloth or machine washing at
e.g.  80ºC ~ 176ºF.

 
Disinfecting
Without changing the features of the soft and smooth structure,
the probes are accepting all generally applied  hospital disinfectants like ethanol, isopropyl alcohol or chlorite compounds.

 
Typical examples
Disinfect the cleaned probe with a disinfectant such as  
A. Rodalon™, Cidex™.
B. 1 - 2,5% Formaldehyde solution.
C. 70% Alcohol, 0,5% Chlorexidine, 29,5% H2O  
 
Sterilization
A, SA and HP-types
Sterrad, Steris System EtO and steam autoclaving to 134ºC
 
Standards
EN12470-4, EN60601-1, EN10993
 
CE-marking
Approved in Class IIb to Council Directive 93/42/EEC Annex II, section 3.2
 

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Example from OS4-series Adult Esophageal Probes
OS4A
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