Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology
Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology
- Professional accuracy. Flashing light and beep confirm positioning.
- On-Off button for easy control. Memory function stores 8 readings.
- Soft, flexible tip with filter detector. Lens Filter ejector for easy removal.
- Oral, rectal or underarm use
- Includes: 2 AA batteries – 21 lens filters and cap
Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with Exclusive ExacTemp Technology. Pre-Warmed tip ensures temperature accuracy. Guidance System confirms secure position for accurate readings.Designed to give you some peace of mind when your child comes down with a fever, the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology has all the features you could ever want in a thermometer. Used by more doctors’ offices than any other infrared thermometer brand, the Thermoscan features a pre-warmed tip that i
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List Price: $ 59.99
Price: $ 45.00
Review by Baivab Mitra for Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology
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Bought this couple of weeks back consequent to my son developing high fever and which fluctuated considerably. This caused the Red Cross $9.00 digital thermometer useless as it takes approx. a minute (under armpits) to record temparature. Our doctor advised us to buy Braun based ear thermometer.
First off – there are quite a models available. After taking to doctor and doing research – the 2 new models are IRT 4520 and IRT 4020. These are EXACT copies (all functionality) like their PRO 4000 versions! The ExacTemp feature has a pre-heated tip which is more comfortable for the ear. The older models (PRO 3000) is about $80, but uses lithium batteries and I don’t think has pre-heated tip.
Has a “sort of” battery meter. Starts to show – that battery’s low, flashing means – will effect results. (Very good)
Usage: Switch on, place tip (with tip cover, without cover, doesn’t work), push START and WITHIN TWO SECONDS you get the temperature. Slightly hold the ear in order to place the tip INTO THE EAR HOLE to get best INTERNAL EAR CANAL reading. The readings are stored for access later – total 8 memory readings. Auto shut-off: 60 sec.
The storage is into a white canister type case, which has HORIZONTAL standing (not good – as VERTICAL standing would have been better or if provided ALSO – good).
The given 21 nos. of lens caps are very little. Thankfully, the whole package of lens caps goes INSIDE the thermometer case, storing them together. I have put a Clorex cloth inside the case and into which I push the thermometer, this disinfects my cap and keeps the thermometer disinfected. (Just remember to change the cloth occasionally)
Size-wise it’s a bit thick and thus slightly problematic to carry along but due to it’s accuracy/etc. worth the hassle.
The ejector is very useful. Just press it and the lens cap is THROWN forward. Be careful, it’s literally EJECTED out. (Point towards garbage can – I hit my wife’s nose…;)
Note: If you get covers for the PRO 4xxx series – you can use it with IRT 4520. That’s very good. The batteries are regular AA series and last a bit. The IRT 4020 has 1 extra feature – has a protective plastic cap covering the disposable lens caps. That’s actually very useful. So, if you get 4520 and 4020 at approx. the same price, I would opt for 4020.
There are some calibrations possible, but advice you NOT to do so. If you keep pressing the I/O button even after OFF, then you can switch between Celcius/Farenheit settings. You can set the optimal temperature of the tip, define ambient room temp, etc – Keep i/o button pressed, after OFF starts to FLASH, there will be loud beep – immediately release the I/O button. Then keep pressing (short presses) of the I/O to switch.
Note: ALTHOUGH NOT STATED, IT’S ADVISABLE to have the thermometer calibrated professionally *KAZ, in US* annually.
Weight – about 8 oz.
Any diff. between ExacTemp and non-Exac?
Yes – the pre-heated tip.
Any diff. btw the Professional (+$200) and this?
NONE in functionality, the PRO’s just more heavy duty, with anti-theft features, base-station, etc. (all sold as accessories)
Any diff. btw this and the “Compact” one?
Yes – this has ExacTemp, has Memory functions, overall – quicker.
Does the PRO series lens cover fit?
Yes
Difference with IRT 4520 and IRT 4020?
IRT 4020 has a protective cover ON top of lens cover. IRT 4020 – difficult to buy. Pro 4xxx series REPLICATES IRT 4520, not IRT 4020.
How accurate?
Very accurate. I compared with mercury-based prof. thermometers.
Usage tips?
Use the SAME ear (you’ll notice each ear records diff. temp)
Hold the ear slightly up, push gently the tip INSIDE and press “Start”
Can I use it “orally”, rectum, arm-pits?
I don’t think so, it’s gonna be difficult, the tip’s designed for ears. Although stated possible – can’t imagine how.
Any features I would have liked?
Yes, the following:
(a) Memory feature has the date/time included
(b) The memory feature has the LEFT ear and RIGHT ear set. (i.e. 2*8 memory locations, at least)
(c) Ability to switch off the BEEP
(d) A 2nd. display where the “Start” button is to see the temp. immediately (priority – low)
(e) More thin – the overall product
(f) Lens covers are very costly
(g) The case should be able to STAND, not lying down only
Review by mom with kids for Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology
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easy to use, however, screen does not light up so when you take temperature in the middle of the night (which if you have kids is all the time), you still need to turn on a light to read – a major shortcoming in my opinion
Review by violinsolo for Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology
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I am sure I am not the first parent who has had to try and keep a struggling child steady while waiting 2+ minutes for the thermometer to register a reading. In this regard, the Braun ThermoScan is ideal. It takes an accurate ear reading in just a few seconds! The probe also does not feel cold to the touch, so my child actually seems to like having her temperature taken. The only drawback so far is that the LCD panel is not back-lit. It is impossible to see the reading in the semi-darkness, and one has to go to a light source to check the measurement. Otherwise, a great product.
Review by CK for Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology
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We have a store-brand ear thermometer and it works okay for an adult, but this Braun is much more comfortable which translates into a much more pleasant baby (who is already grumpy enough when sick). I also prefer the type of ear inserts this Braun uses over the stretchy plastic kind as they are faster and easier to attach and discard (just personal preference). An important factor for us was our pediatric doctor’s (and his nurse’s) recommendation. This is the one that they use.
Review by arlawless for Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology
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While this thermometer may not be *perfect* in terms of accuracy, it definitely does the job in that it gives mom and dad a pretty good ballpark temperature. I was initially reluctant to buy this because I had always heard negative feedback concerning ear thermometers, but I went ahead and picked one up at my local Costco, and boy am I glad I did. I bought it when my first child was an infant. She’s now 4 years old, and we also have a second child who is now 1 year old. This thermometer is wonderful for our little ones because it’s so fast and lets me know almost instantly whether or not they have a fever, and if so, about how high (or low) it is. It’s super easy to use, it doesn’t hurt the little ones’ ears, and it doesn’t eat through batteries.
Not only do we love it here at home, but so does my neighbor. She frequently asks to borrow it for her own two kids (who are much older than mine!). It’s nice that I’m able to pop on an unused probe when she borrows it, and before she returns it, she simply discards it and I can then put on a new one.
It’s great!