Kinsa CareScan Smart Thermometer User manual

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Kinsa CareScan Smart ThermometerTM
Instructions For Use
Thank you for purchasing the Kinsa CareScan Smart
Thermometer™, a professionally accurate instrument for
fast and easy temperature taking non-contact
temperatures. Please read these instructions carefully to
ensure accurate temperatures and safe operation.
Your Kinsa CareScan Smart Thermometer is optimized for
use with the free Kinsa app, but can be used alone as well.
For the full experience including features such as symptom
tracking and fever guidance, download the app on the
App Store or Google Play store and connect your
thermometer to your mobile device. For the full list of
supported devices, see kinsahealth.com/phones.
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Product Description
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Power/Start button
Display
Temp Sensor
Kinsa mobile app
Battery Door
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Intended Use
The Kinsa CareScan Smart Thermometer is intended to measure the human body
temperature at the forehead. This device is reusable for clinical or home use on both
adults and children.
Warnings And Precautions
This thermometer functions with most Apple and Android mobile devices. Please
see kinsahealth.com/phones for the full list of supported devices.
Never use the thermometer for purposes other than body temperature measurement.
Please follow the safety precautions when using on children.
The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 59° - 104 °F (15- 40 °C).
Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes:
(below -13 °F / -25 °C or over 131 °F / 55 °C) or excessive humidity (>95% RH).
Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.
High, prolonged fever requires medical attention. Be sure to contact your physician.
The thermometer is water resistant, not waterproof. Never dip the thermometer into
water or other liquids. For cleaning and disinfecting, please see Cleaning and Storage.
Keep out of reach of unattended children. Do not allow children to walk or run while
taking a temperature.
Kinsa recommends using a password on your smartphone to protect your information.
Features of your Kinsa CareScan Smart Thermometer
Fast 2 second reading.
Meets ASTM & ISO standards for professional accuracy.
Conveniently displays in °F or °C.
Water resistant, for safe cleaning.
Use with or without your mobile device. Connects via Bluetooth Low Energy.
Additional Smart functionality available through Kinsa app.
Body Temperature
Temperature readings vary from person to person, by age, time of day, and by site of
measurement. For example, core body temperature often decreases with age. The best
method to determine your own normal temperature is to use the thermometer when
you are feeling well. Record your temperature twice a day (early morning and late
afternoon) using the Kinsa app. Take the average of the two temperatures. This is
considered your normal body temperature. Any variation from it may indicate some
sort of illness and you should consult your physician.
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To Set Up Your Thermometer For First Time Use
Open the battery door E.
Insert two AAA batteries (included), making sure the poles are in the right
direction, into the thermometer. Snap battery door into place.
Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device.
Download the Kinsa app from the App Store or Google Play. The app can
also be downloaded by going directly to kinsahealth.com/download. Please
see kinsahealth.com/phones for the full list of supported devices.
Launch the Kinsa app. (The app will be on your Home screen or in your Apps
folder depending on type of mobile device.)
Turn the thermometer on and follow the prompts to install.
Your thermometer is now successfully connected to your mobile device. For
future temperature readings, open the Kinsa app to automatically sync
readings to your mobile device and assign to individual family members,
add notes or symptoms/medications, and see guidance.
To Set Up Your Thermometer with Additional Mobile Devices
If you have the original phone, open Kinsa, go to“More,” select the
thermometer to remove and choose“Forget Thermometer.”
On the additional mobile device, repeat Steps 3 through 7 above.
Your thermometer is now successfully connected to an additional
mobile device.
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Taking a Temperature
Tap the Power/Start button Ato turn on the thermometer. You will hear a
beep when the thermometer is ready to take a temperature.
The thermometer will be ready for temperature taking when the
screen shows four dashes.
Ensure that no hair or cloth is in the is between the measurement
window and the skin. Point the CareScan Smart Thermometer at the
center of the forehead.
A beep will indicate when the temperature measurement is successfully
completed. Temperature readings typically take 2 seconds.
The temperature reading will be shown on the illuminated display. A
smiling face icon indicates that the temperature is normal while a neutral
or frowning face indicates a mild or high fever, respectively.
The thermometer will automatically turn o after 45 seconds of inactivity.
The display will briey ash OFF and it will go blank. You can also hold
down the button to power o.
NOTE: Always take measurements in the same location since temperature readings
may dier at dierent locations on the forehead.
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Understanding Your Thermometer Display
DISPLAY
Battery levels:
HI
APP
ERR
SITUATION
Temperature taken is not
within typical human
temperature range
(93.2-108 °F or 34-42.2 °C)
H = too high
L = too low
Changing The Temperature Scale
If you wish to change the temperature scale of your thermometer, turn your
thermometer on and then press the big white button two more times in rapid
succession.
NOTE: temperature scale in app can be changed within app settings.
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Connect to Kinsa app.
Problem detected, check the app for details.
SOLUTION
Make sure the lens is clean. Make sure
the thermometer is positioned on the
forehead. Then, take a new reading.
If you continue to encounter an error,
contact Kinsa Customer Support.
2 bars = 40% battery
1 bar = 20% battery
0 bars = 5% battery

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Cleaning And Storage
To ensure your CareScan Smart Thermometer is recording accurate
temperatures, it is very important to keep the temp sensor window
clean. To clean the window, gently wipe it with a cotton swab or soft
cloth moistened with alcohol. Gently circle the alcohol wipe around
the inner sensor area. Never submerge your Kinsa or put it in boiling
water or a dishwasher.
Replacing the Battery
The Kinsa CareScan Smart Thermometer is powered by 2 AAA batteries. When the
battery is low, the screen will display “APP” and the Kinsa app on your phone will
conrm a low battery. When the battery is critically low, the app
will display “APP” and “OFF”and automatically shut down.
To replace the batteries:
Open the back battery cover Eby pressing on the Kinsa logo and
applying downward pressure to slide it o. Remove the old batteries
and replace with new ones. Make sure the the batteries are in the correct
polarity direction. Close the battery cover.
To protect the environment, dispose of the product and empty batteries at your retail store or
at appropriate collection sites according to national or local regulations.
Calibration
This thermometer is initially calibrated at the time of manufacture. If this
thermometer is used according to the use instructions, periodic re-adjustment is not
required. If at any time you question the accuracy of temperature measurements,
please contact Customer Support.
Product Specications
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Guarantee of Quality:
Displayed temperature range:
Operating ambient temperature range:
Display resolution:
Complies with ASTM E 1965-98,
IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2,
IEC 60601-1-11
(34°C – 42.2 °C)
(15 °C – 40 °C)
ACCURACY FOR PATIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE
95 °F – 107.6 °F (35 °C – 42 °C):
Outside this range:
(±0.2 °C)
(±0.3 °C)
93.2 °F – 108 °F
59°F – 104 °F
0.1 °F or °C
MAXIMUM LABORATORY ERROR
±0.4 °F
±0.6 °F
Temperature Storage Range:
Humidity Storage Range:
–13 °F to 131 °F (–25 °C to 55 °C)
15 – 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Battery type:
Battery life:
Bluetooth:
Two AAA batteries
Approx 2 years
Bluetooth 5

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For patents: kinsahealth.com/patents
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment is suitable for use in domestic establishments and is tested to CISPR emissions Class B Group 1 as well a home healthcare immunity
criteria found in IEC 60601-1-2 Table 4, 6, and Table 9. During the IEC 60601-1-2 immunity tests performed the thermometer will accurately measure
temperature or display an error. CareScan utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which uses the 2.4 GHz ISM band. BLE operates between 2.402 and 2.480
GHz. CareScan transmits less than -2 dBm eective radiated power. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at appropriate collection sites
according to national or local regulations. Keep out of reach of young children, elderly and pets. FCC WARNING: Changes or modications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Manufactured By:
Kinsa, Inc
535 Mission Street, 18th Fl
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.kinsahealth.com
Customer Support: [email protected]
Limited Warranty:
Kinsa, Inc warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty material or
workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of consumer purchase or receipt as a gift. This warranty
applies when used for normal household use in accordance with the Instructions for Use and excludes the battery and
damage to the product resulting from accident or misuse. This product is not warrantied when used in a professional
environment.
In no event shall Kinsa, Inc be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages in connection with the
purchase or use of this product or costs over the original cost of the product.
If the product should not perform to specications within the warranty period, please contact Customer Support.
Explanation of Symbols
8L-10298 Rev A
FCC ID: 2AFEONC1
Consult instructions for use
Temperature limitation
Humidity limitation
Dust and water rating
Manufacturer batch code
Catalogue number
Non-sterile
Product contains no latex
Type BF applied part
Do not use if product is
broken, damaged, or open