How to use Littmann Classic III? What is the Intended Use of the 3M Littmann Classic III Stethoscope?
The 3M Littmann Classic III Stethoscope is intended for use by healthcare professionals for medical diagnostic purposes only. It can be used for auscultation of heart, lung, and other body sounds.
How To Use 3M Littmann Classic III Stethoscope?
1. Place the Stethoscope in Your Ears: The eartips should point forward towards your nose.
2. Adjust the Headset Tension for Comfort and Sound Quality: Pull the eartubes apart or squeeze them together.
3. Select the Active Side of the Chestpiece: A mark on the stem identifies which side of the chestpiece is acoustically active. Rotate the chestpiece to change which side is active.
4. Use the large side of the chestpiece for adults. Use the small side for pediatric or thin patients, around bandages, and for carotid assessment.
How Can I Listen to Low and High Frequency Sounds with Littmann Tunable Diaphragms?
1. To emphasize lower frequency sounds, use light pressure against the patient.
2. To emphasize higher frequency sounds, use firm pressure against the patient.
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How Do I Convert the Stethoscope to a Traditional Open Bell?
To remove the diaphragm from the small side, hold the large side of the chestpiece in one hand. While wearing an exam glove on your other hand, use your gloved thumb to peel the pediatric diaphragm off the small side of the chestpiece. Install the non-chill sleeve on the open bell.
What Should I Know About Cleaning, Disinfection, and Storage of the Stethoscope?
Clean between exams using a 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe or disposable wipe with soap and water. A 2% bleach solution may be used to disinfect your stethoscope; however, the tubing may become discolored after exposure to bleach. Ensure all parts and surfaces are dry before reassembly. To prevent ear canal injury, be sure eartips are firmly attached to the headset before inserting them into your ears.
To prevent stethoscope damage, do not: immerse your stethoscope in any liquid, subject your stethoscope to any sterilization process, or store in extreme heat. To prevent staining of stethoscope tubing, avoid contact with pens, markers, newsprint, or other printed material. It is good practice to wear your stethoscope over a collar when possible.
Disposal: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with the local/regional/national/international regulations.
What is the Littmann Stethoscope Service and Warranty Program?
The Littmann Classic III stethoscope is warranted against any defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years. Within the warranty period, repairs will be made without charge upon the return of the stethoscope to 3M, except in cases of obvious abuse or accidental damage. For service and repair, please visit https://www.ahealthcare.com/contact-ahealthcare.com/ service. If you are located in the US, please call 1-800-292-6298.
For more information, visit www.littmann.com.
*Please report a serious incident occurring in relation to the device to 3M and the local competent authority (EU) or local regulatory authority.