One Small Change, One Big Difference

A small change can make a HUGE difference.

 

Our 429 Non-Contact Thermometer has been steadily gaining momentum and is now one of ADC's Top 25 products. It’s a terrific instrument that provides fast, accurate temperature readings at the forehead almost instantly. Because it doesn’t require costly disposable probe or sensor covers, using the 429 for screening, pediatrics, sub-acute care and other appropriate applications can save a practice hundreds –  and institutional accounts thousands – of dollars a year.  Plus there’s the added "green" benefit of reduced waste.  

 

But the original design could be tricky to use.  

 

Release the Measure button too soon and you often obtained a wacky reading that was in the 85°F range – something that blended the patient’s temperature with the ambient room temperature.  It could be frustrating.

 

Working with the contractor we made a tiny, but critical, change to the operational sequence that greatly simplifies the measurement process and virtually guarantees an accurate reading first time, every time.  

 

Here’s how the new one works.  

It’s just that simple.

 

Remember, ANSI standards permit somewhat less accuracy for IR thermometers than traditional oral/rectal/axillary models, which is why we encourage practitioners to use this for screening. If a fever is detected, following up with a more precise traditional oral, rectal, or axillary measurement can be a good idea.

 

Product Note: We now offer a wall-mount cradle for the 429 and have modified the Adstation’s large wallboard to accept the new cradle-mount solution.