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Thermofocus Non-Contact Infrared Clinical Thermometer |  | Brand: Thermofocus
Category: Health and Beauty
List Price: $99.95
Buy New: $56.94
as of 3/10/2010 03:58 CST details
You Save: $43.01 (43%)
Seller: bigentertainment
Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 1822
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5 x 1.7
MPN: 15000
UPC: 026141015000
EAN: 8022386005150
ASIN: B000V6P38W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | The first non-contact clinical thermometer | | | Uses totally harmless and safe infrared technology | | | 9 memory function | | | Used and recommended by pediatricians everywhere | | | Takes forehead, navel or armpit readings |
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Product Description
The first non-contact clinical thermometer Uses totally harmless and safe infrared technology 9 memory function Used and recommended by pediatricians everywhere Patented global technology Takes forehead, navel or armpit readings Fahrenheit or Celsius digital LED display Over 10,000 readings using 4 AAA batteries (not included) FDA approved Instantaneous accurate readings Totally hygienic needing no expensive probe covers Non-invasive, non-irritating. Accurate to within +/- 0.4°F with normal usage Easily read ambient temperature and that of other objects as well Thermofocus is the most modern, advanced and safe device to measure body temperature. It is both convenient and easy to use. Indeed, it is the first non-contact medical thermometer. The device enables the temperature of adults and children to be taken without touching the skin, simply by moving the thermometer close to the forehead at the distance indicated by the device. With Thermofocus there is no need to place the thermometer in any part of your or your babys body. A sleeping baby or patient will not be woken when Thermofocus is used nor will they be caused any discomfort by the device if they are awake. Warranties are covered by KIDZ-Med only.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 If all else fails read the directions March 4, 2010
Stompy (CA, USA)
When my son was 1 day old in the hospital the nurse came in that night and said that she had to take his temperature. He was sleeping in the cart thing that they put newborns in and my wife was asleep in the hospital bed. The nurse took this grey device and pointed it at his head. A little red light went on then off. She checked the display and said that his temperature was normal and left the room. This was my first encounter with a thermofoucus non contact infared thermometer.
After seeing this thing in action I had to have one! I hated puting the thermometer under my sons arm, it would wake him up and he would squirm around often producing inaccurate results. So I did alot of research on thermofocus and the differant models that they make. I really wanted the grey 0800 model that the nurse had primarily for the backlit lcd display. I looked and looked and I only could find the 0800 model in the UK. They wanted 98 british pounds! If you do the conversion rate and with really expensive shipping it comes out to around $175 USD. No way was I going to spend that much for the backlit lcd and cooler looking grey paint job.
So I started looking at the 0700 and 01500 series. There are 2 models in the 01500, the 01500/A3 and the 01500/H1N1. The H1N1 is hard to find and is for hospital, airport and industrial use. The 1500/A3 is the one that I got. It has three blue buttons. The base model 0700 only has 2 blue buttons. The main differance is that you can manually calibrate the 01500/A3 while the 0700 only has the auto calibrate.
Like other reviewers said if you are using the auto calibrate it make take up to 30 minutes to get used to the room temperature. The 01500/A3 has the auto feature too, but if you dont want to wait you can MANUALLY calibrate in about 3-5 seconds! Read the directions people! If you are moving from room to room this is the best way to calibrate.
Another reviewer said that the battery compartment is hard to remove. This is true if you have weak hands or arthritis or some other disability. My wife was struggling to open the compartment just like she struggles to open pickle jars! So I came over with my "man hands" and while it took some considerable force, I got it open. If you are someone with weak or disabled hands just get a small screw driver or butter knife and press down on the plastic button. The box says that it will take up to 10,000 readings with 4 AAA batteries so you shouldnt be replacing the batteries that often anyway.
Overall I really like this device. It is made in Italy rather than the everyday made in China stuff. It still has a plasticy feel and when the attached protective cap is on it looks like a womans personal mas... uhh never mind. Its small lightweight and compact enough to fit in a diaper bag. Like someone else said it would be nice if a case was included. The only thing I would change would be the addition of a backlit lcd like the 0800 model has. It would really be useful while taking temperature in the dark. It does store the last 9 temperatures so I take the thermomter to a differant room and read the display after taking my sons temperature in the dark.
I tried to find this locally but none of the stores carried it or had it in stock. Like other things, Amazon has the best prices online and the free supersaver shipping with no sales tax cant be beat. Dont listen to some of the other reviews as they are either written by people that work for the company (or have stock, one of the reviewers even lists the ticker symbol!) or morons who dont read the directions. When you take it out of the box the first thing it says on the plastic wrapper: "READ THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE USE!" So yes its a little more expensive and technical than other thermometers, but if you refuse to adapt and use new technology, stop complianing and go back to the old rectal thermometers.
The box that it came in was differant than the purple kidzmed box that is on Amazon and the kidzmed site. It is a white termofocus box from technimed. It comes with a 2 year warranty. This is good because there is a law against returning thermometers.
Very happy with this purchase and hope this thing will stay accurate and last for a long time.
highly recommend March 2, 2010
sams mom (Los Angeles, CA)
I love this thermometer...this should be on every baby shower gift registry...its easy and allows you to check temp as many times as you want without the fussiness.
If you have a child ...you need this.
 good luck opening battery compartment January 27, 2010
Snowdog (SLC, UT)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just took this out of the box.
At least on my unit, the battery compartment cover could not be opened by hand alone. I had to get a small screwdriver to pry it off. The "push" the button method wouldn't release it.
Once the battery cover was off and the supplied batteries were installed, the unit was up and working.
Now I am left to wonder if the thing is accurate. I checked my mother in law's forehead and it read 96.9. That seems too low. I will run tests on the unit over the next several days. If I don't feel it is telling me the accurate temperature, the thing will either go in the garbage or back to the store for a refund.
Excellent product.. January 7, 2010
Antonia Carrasco
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this, it works great. I am so happy that I made this purchase it was worth the money..
Easy to use ...very good to have when you have small children! November 19, 2009
J. Van Slooten (Minnesota)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We purchased this thermometer when both of our children were sick and could not get a consistent reading with our ear thermometer. I am so glad we purchased it. We chose the "free" shipping option and it took 2 weeks to get here, our kids were well by the time it came, but still glad we purchased it. Everything is great...well worth the money for the piece of mind you get knowing their correct temperature. Only thing I would have changed is getting it shipped quicker.
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