CMS VE
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Manufacturer
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CONTEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS CO., LTD
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Manufacturer Address
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No.24 Huanghe West Road
Economic and Technical Development Zone Qinhuangdao, CN-13 China 066004 |
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Manufacturer Web Address
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Distributor
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Contec & www.echostore.com
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Model Name
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Visual Electronic Stethoscope CMS-VE
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List Price
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$159.99
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Our Price
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$119.99
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FDA Classification
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Not approved
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CE/UL
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CE
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Power Supply
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Mini USB, 4.2V rechargeable lithium battery. Working voltage 3.6V-4.2V DC
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Technical Support Options
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Contact warrant service agent at company.
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Warranty
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Yes, against parts and labor. Will not cover damage caused by dismantling by consumer. Term ?
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Temperature Range Storage
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-10°C – 50°C, relative humidity 10-95%
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Temperature Range Usage
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5°C – 40°C, relative humidity 20-80%
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Product Dimensions
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57mm(L)x32mm(W)x30mm(H)
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Weight
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50g
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Battery Life
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10 hours at normal temperature
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Battery Replacement Period
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When battery is full, if use is limited to less than 30 minutes or battery is not charging-replace battery. Replace battery every 6 months.
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Low Battery Indicator
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Yes. Graphical indicator located on the LCD screen.
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Digital or Amplifying or Both
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Amplifying
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Amplification Amount
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Up to 32x
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Output Options (Audio/USB/Serial)
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Audio via 3.5mm cable
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Wireless/Bluetooth
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None
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Network Transfer Options
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None
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Frequency
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20 – 20000Hz
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Frequency Bell
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20-230 Hz
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Frequency Diaphragm
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100-800 Hz
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Frequency Extended
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H&L 20-800 Hz
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Ambient Noise Reduction
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Unavailable from manufacturer
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Replacement Parts
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Can be purchased from manufacturer
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Latex Free (Yes/No)
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Yes
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Diaphragm (Hardware/Electronic)
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Electronic
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Ear Tips/Headphones/Both
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Headphones
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Ear Tip Characteristics
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Ear tip headphones included
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Tubing Length
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N/A
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Volume Adjustment (Yes/No)
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Yes, range 0-16.
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Auto Off/Power Save Options
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3 minutes from last button activation
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Care/Cleaning/Maintenance
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Before cleaning, switch off power. Do not use solvents on unit. Never clean with an abrasive such as steel wool or metal polish. Do not allow liquid to enter the product, and do not immerse any parts of the device into any liquids. After cleaning device surface, wipe the surface of the device with alcohol and dry surface. Do not attempt to sterilize the equipment by high temperature or high pressure steam sterilizing process. Do not use E-beam or gamma radiation sterilization or other methods. Recharge the battery when indicated on screen. Device needs to be calibrated once a year by a qualified technician. DO NOT use device in environment with flammable gas such as some ignitable anesthetic agents.
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Number of Parts
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2 (earphones & unit)
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Integrated Software Package (Capture/S&F/Analysis/Diagnosis)
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N/A
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Accompanying Software Name
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None
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Additional Hardware Features (Visual Waveform, SpO2, HR, Visual Indicators)
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Pulse ox monitor input, Visual indicator (EKG waveform, HR, SpO2)
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Carrying Case
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No. Lanyard included.
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Functional Aspects
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Powering Up
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Press the On/ Off button.
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Power Indicator Light
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Full color LED screen located on unit.
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Type of On/Off Switch
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Single purpose button, clearly labeled. Located on front of unit.
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Modes Available
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Heart, Lung, H&L (wide)
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Changing Modes
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Press central button on top of the unit. Visual read out on the LCD changes. Button unclear.
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Changing Volume
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Press plus and minus button on the top of the unit. Visual read out on the LCD changes, clearly labeled as Volume. Range 0-16.
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Mute Button
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None
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Auto Shut Off
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None noted during testing, however product literature states 3 minutes after last button push.
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Powering Off
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Press the On/Off button. “Thanks for using” message upon power down on LCD monitor.
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Retained Settings
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Yes, both mode and volume. Clear visual indicator of mode and volume settings.
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Recording Options
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No
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Does it Require Separate Send/Receive Unit
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No
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Interface (how?, what mechanism)
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No
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Pros
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SpO2 feature unique and usable. LCD monitor clear and usable. This seems to be a consumer product suitable for home use. Visible EKG readout exists.
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Cons
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Difficult to place. Static sound interference painful to ears when moving unit. Diaphragm integrated into the unit, there is no chest piece. Included ear buds/headphones are poor quality. No auto shut off or power saving features. Heart rate visual display subject to random changes due to sensor movement. The only way to obtain reasonable heart tones is by using professional quality headphones.
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Instruction Manual
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Sections difficult to interpret.
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PDF Version Available Online
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