Tools for COVID-19 Screening

According to the Joint Statement: Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery after COVID-19 Pandemic, drafted by several leading medical associations, "Facilities should use available testing for symptoms of COVID-19 to protect staff and patient safety whenever possible and should implement a policy addressing requirements and frequency for patient and staff testing."

Temperature checks for patients, staff, and medical device representatives will continue to be important during this time.

Infrared Thermometers from MedSource

The following MedSource non-contact infrared thermometers are intended as clinical screening tools to measure forehead temperature of infants and adults without contacting the human body. Both devices are 510(k) cleared by the FDA.

IR 300 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

• Measurement Time: ≤ 2 seconds
• Measurement Distance: 0.4" – 2.0"
• Body Temperature Range: 95.0°F – 107.6°F
• Ambient Temperature: 59°F – 95°F
• Accuracy: ± 0.4°F
• Automatic Power-Off: < 18 seconds
• Product Longevity: 3 years
• Product Weight: 3 ounces (without batteries)
• Product Size: L 5.43" x W 3.74" x H 1.47"

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IR 200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

• Measurement Time: ≤ 1 second
• Measurement Distance: 1.2" – 2"
• Body Temperature Range: 89.6°F – 109.4°F
• Ambient Temperature: 50°F – 104°F
• Accuracy: ± 0.6°F
• Automatic Power-Off: < 30 seconds
• Batteries: 2 x AA
• Product Longevity: 100,000 uses
• Product Weight: 3.8 ounces (without batteries)
• Product Size: L 6.1" x W 3.6″ x H 1.5"

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