Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer IRT 6520

The Thermoscan Ear Thermometer IRT 6520 is a reliable and accurate device designed to measure the body temperature of infants, toddlers, and adults through the ear canal. This thermometer is easy to use, hygienic, and provides quick results in just seconds. It features a pre-warmed tip to ensure accurate temperature readings, a large and easy-to-read LCD screen, and a memory function that stores the last ten temperature readings. The Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer IRT 6520 is available for an estimated price of $60 to $80 and was launched in 2021. This product has received positive reviews from customers and healthcare professionals for its accuracy, ease of use, and durability.

Product specifications

Description Of Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer

The Thermoscan Ear Thermometer IRT 6520 is a high-quality and accurate ear thermometer designed for home and professional use. It features a pre-warmed tip that gently expands the ear canal, allowing for accurate and consistent temperature readings. The device also features a large and easy-to-read LCD screen that displays the temperature readings clearly, even in low light conditions. The memory function of the device allows users to recall the last ten temperature readings, making it easy to monitor changes in body temperature over time.

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1. Lens filter (Box of 20)
2. Probe tip 
3. Probe
4. ExacTemp light
5. Lens filter ejector
6. Display
7. Age Precision and Memory buttons Power button
8. Start button
9. Battery door
10. Protective case

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1. Lens fi lter (Box of 20)
2. Probe tip
3. Probe
4. ExacTemp light
5. Lens fi lter ejector
6. Display
7. Power button
8. Start button
9. Battery door
10. Protective cap

• The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed for accurate, safe and fast temperature measurements in the ear. 
• The shape of the thermometer probe prevents it from being inserted too far into the ear canal, which can hurt the eardrum.
• However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is critical to obtaining accurate temperatures. Therefore, read the instructions carefully and thoroughly.
• The Braun ThermoScan thermometer is indicated for intermittent measurement and monitoring of human body temperature for people of all ages. It is intended for household use only.
• Use of IRT 6520 along with Age Precision™ feature is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

• Please consult your doctor if you see symptoms such as unexplained irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, changes in appetite or activity, seizure, muscle pain, shivering, stiff  neck, pain when urinating, etc. in spite of  any color  of the background light or absence of fever. 
• Please consult your doctor if the thermometer shows elevated temperature (yellow or red background lights for IRT 6520).

The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 10  –  40  °C (50  –  104  °F). Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes (below -25  °C / -13  °F or over 55  °C / 131  °F) or excessive humidity (>95% RH). 
This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun ThermoScan lens filters (LF 40). To avoid inaccurate measurements always use this thermometer with a new, clean lens fi lter attached. If the thermometer is accidentally used without a lens fi lter attached, clean the lens (see «Care and cleaning» section). Keep lens filters out of reach of children. This thermometer is intended for household use only. This product is not intended to diagnose any disease, but is a useful screening tool for temperature. Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.The Age Precision™ feature is not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-gestational-age babies. 
The Age Precision feature is not intended to interpret hypothermic temperatures. Do not allow children under 12 to take their temperatures unattended.
Do not modify this equipment without the authorization of the manufacturer.
Parents/guardians should call the pediatrician upon noticing any unusual sign(s) or symptom(s). 
For example, a child who exhibits irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, seizure, changes in appetite or activity, even in the absence of fever, or who exhibits a low temperature, may still need 
to receive medical attention.
Children who are on antibiotics, analgesics, or antipyretics should not be assessed solely on temperature readings to determine the severity of their illness.
Temperature elevation as indicated by Age Precision™ may signal a serious illness, especially in 
adults who are old, frail, have a weakened immune system, or neonates and infants. Please seek professional advice immediately when there is a temperature elevation and if you are taking the temperature on

• neonates and infants under 3 months (consult your physician immediately if the temperature exceeds 37.4 °C or 99.4 °F)
• patients over 60 years of age
• patients having diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g. HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy)
• patients who are bedridden (e.g. nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery)
• a transplant patient (e.g. liver, heart, lung, kidney)

Fever may be blunted or even absent in elderly patients. This thermometer contains small parts that can be swallowed or produce a choking hazard to children. Always keep the thermometer out of children’s reach.

Setup Guide

To use the Thermoscan Ear Thermometer IRT 6520, follow these steps

1. Turn on the device by pressing the button on the front of the device.
2. Gently pull the ear back and up to straighten the ear canal.
3. Insert the pre-warmed tip of the thermometer into the ear canal and press the button to take a temperature reading.
4. The temperature reading will be displayed on the LCD screen in just seconds.
5. To recall temperature readings, press the recall button to scroll through the last ten readings.

Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range. It varies by site of measurement, and it tends to decrease with age. It also varies from person to person and fluctuates throughout the day. Therefore, it is important to determine normal temperature ranges. This is easily done using Braun ThermoScan. Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy family members to determine the normal temperature range.
Note: When consulting your physician, communicate that the ThermoScan temperature is a temperature measured in the ear and if possible, note the individual’s normal ThermoScan temperature range as additional reference. 

Age-precision color-coded display

• Clinical research shows the definition of fever changes as newborns grow into little kids and little kids grow into adults1.
• Braun’s Age Precision™ color-coded display takes the guesswork out of interpreting temperature for the entire family.  
• Simply use the Age Precision™ button to select the appropriate age setting, take a temperature and the color-coded display will glow green, yellow or red to help you understand the temperature reading.

How does Braun ThermoScan work?

Braun ThermoScan measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissues. To help avoid inaccurate temperature measurements, the probe tip is warmed to a temperature close to that of the human body. When the Braun ThermoScan is placed in the ear, it continuously monitors the infrared energy. The measurement is finished and the result is displayed when the thermometer detects that an accurate temperature measurement has been taken.

Why measure in the ear?

The goal of thermometry is to measure core body temperature1, which is the temperature of the vital organs. Ear temperatures accurately refl ect core body temperature2, since the eardrum shares blood supply with the temperature control center in the brain3, the hypothalamus. Therefore, changes in body temperature are refl ected sooner in the ear than at other sites. Axillary temperatures measure skin temperature and may not be a reliable indicator of core body temperature. Oral temperatures are infl uenced by drinking, eating and mouth breathing. Rectal temperatures often lag behind changes in core body temperature and there is a risk of cross-contamination. 

How to use your Braun ThermoScan

Remove the thermometer from the protective case.
Push the Power button. During an internal self-check, the display shows all segments. Then the last temperature taken will be displayed for 5 seconds. 

The lens filter indicator will blink to signal one is needed. To achieve accurate measurements, make sure a new, clean lens filter is in place before each measurement. Attach a new lens filter by pushing the thermometer probe straight into the lens filter inside the box and then pulling out. Note: The Braun ThermoScan will not work unless a lens filter is attached.

Select age with Age Precision button  as shown below.  Press the button to toggle through each age group. 
NOTE: You must select an age in order to take a measurement.
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The thermometer is ready to take a temperature when the display looks like the images below. 

Fit the probe snuggly into the ear canal, then push and release the Start button .

ExacTemp light will pulse while temperature measurement is in progress. The light will remain solid for 3 seconds to indicate that a successful temperature reading has been achieved.
NOTE: If the probe has been properly inserted into the ear canal during the measurement, a long beep will sound to signal the completed measurement. 
If the probe has NOT been constantly placed in a stable position in the ear canal, a sequence of short beeps will sound, the ExacTemp light will go out and the display will show an error message (POS = position error). See «Errors and Troubleshooting» section for more  information.

The confirmation beep indicates that an accurate temperature measurement has been taken. The result is shown on the display.

For the next measurement, press the Eject button to remove and discard the used lens filter, and put on a new, clean lens filter.
NOTE: Defaults to last age setting used if you do not change. The Braun ThermoScan ear thermometer turns off automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity. 
The thermometer can also be turned off by pressing the Power button. The display will briefl y fl ash OFF and it will go blank.

Temperature-taking hints

Always replace disposable lens fi lters to maintain accuracy and hygiene. The right ear measurement may diff er from the measurement taken in the left ear. Therefore, always take the temperature in the same ear. The ear must be free from obstructions or excess earwax build-up to take an accurate reading.
External factors may influence ear temperatures, including when an individual has

In the cases below, wait 20 minutes prior to taking a temperature

Use the untreated ear if ear drops or other ear medications have been placed in the ear canal.

Memory mode

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1. This model stores the last 9 temperature measurements.  To display the stored measurement, the thermometer must be turned on. 
2. Press the Mem button. The display shows the temperature, and when releasing the Mem button, the stored temperature for that memory number is displayed, together with “M”. 
3. Each time the Mem button is pushed, the stored reading and an M are displayed to indicate each temperature measurement (eg. M2). Memory mode is automatically exited by not pressing the memory button for 5 seconds.

The last temperature taken is stored in its memory and will be automatically displayed for 5 seconds when it is turned on again. 

Night light feature 

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The thermometer includes a convenient night light to illuminate the display in a dim environment.  The light will turn on when you press any button. It will stay on until the thermometer is inactive for up to 15 seconds even after the temperature is taken.

Changing the temperature scale

Your Braun ThermoScan is shipped with the Celsius (°C) temperature scale activated. If you wish to switch to Fahrenheit (°F) and/or back from Fahrenheit to Celsius, proceed as follows:

1. Make sure the thermometer is turned off.

2. Press and hold down the Power button . After about 3 seconds the display will show this sequence: °C / SET / °F / SET.

   

3. Release the Power button when the desired temperature scale is shown. There will be a short beep to confirm the new setting, then the thermometer is turned off automatically.

Care and cleaning

The probe tip is the most delicate part of the thermometer.
It must be clean and intact to ensure accurate readings. If the thermometer is ever accidentally used without a lens filter, clean the probe tip as follows

• Very gently wipe the surface with a cotton swab or soft cloth moistened with alcohol. After the alcohol has completely dried out, you can put a new lens filter on and take a temperature measurement.
• If the probe tip is damaged, please contact Consumer Relations.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the thermometer display and exterior. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
• Never submerge this thermometer in water or any other liquid. Store the thermometer and lens filters in a dry location free from dust and contamination and away from direct sunlight.
• Additional lens filters (LF 40) are available at most stores carrying Braun ThermoScan.

Replacing the batteries

The thermometer is supplied with two 1.5 V type AA (LR 06) batteries. For best performance, we recommend Duracell® alkaline batteries.

1. Insert new batteries when the battery symbol appears on the display.
2. Open the battery compartment. Remove the batteries and replace with new batteries, making sure the poles are in the right direction.
3. Snap battery door into place.

Errors and troubleshooting 

Pros & Cons of Thermoscan Ear Thermometer IRT 6520

Pros

• Accurate temperature readings
• Pre-warmed tip for gentle and consistent temperature readings
• Large and easy-to-read LCD screen
• Memory function for recalling temperature readings
• Hygienic and easy to clean

Cons

• May not be as accurate in infants under 3 months of age
• May be more expensive than other types of thermometers
• Requires disposable lens filters for each use, which can add to the cost

Customer Reviews about Braun IRT 6520

Customers have praised the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer for its accuracy, ease of use, and durability. Many users have commented on the convenience of the memory function and the hygienic nature of the device. However, some users have expressed concern about the cost of disposable lens filters and the potential inaccuracy in infants under 3 months of age.