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Electronic Stethoscopes – Littmann Model 3200

Manufacturer
3M Health Care
Manufacturer Address
3M Health Care Littmann Brand Products
3M Center, Building 275-4W-02
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
Manufacturer Web Address
Distributor
Authorized Dealors: see website
Model Name
3M Littmann Electronic Stethoscope Model 3200
34-8703-7468-2
List Price
$500.00
Our Price
$370.00
FDA Classification
Class II
CE/UL
CE
Power Supply
2 AA alkaline battery, also compatible with Lithium & NIMH equivalencies
Technical Support Options
Ship stethoscope directly to 3M Health Care Service Center for repair or maintenance. Consult FAQ section on website or call the repair and refurbishment center at 800-292-6298.
Warranty
2 year against any defects in material and manufacturing.
Temperature Range Storage
-22° to 104°F (-30° to 40°C), 15-93% relative humidity
Temperature Range Usage
-40° to 131°F (-40° to 55°C), 15-93% relative humidity
Product Dimensions
27 inches
Weight
185.5g
Battery Life
50-60 hours of continuous use
Battery Replacement Period
Replace battery within 2 hours of flashing battery life icon.
Low Battery Indicator
Yes. Indicator on chest piece, replace when empty battery flashing.
Digital or Amplifying or Both
Both
Amplification Amount
Amplified in 9 increments up to 24x
Output Options (Audio/USB/Serial)
No
Wireless/Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Network Transfer Options
Direct IP network connection.
Frequency
Unavailable from manufacturer
Frequency Bell
20-1000Hz, emphasizes lower frequency sounds between 20-200Hz
Frequency Diaphragm
20-2000Hz, emphasizes lower frequency sounds between 100-500Hz
Frequency Extended
20-2000Hz, emphasizes lower frequency sounds between 50-500Hz
Ambient Noise Reduction
Yes, always on.
Replacement Parts
Available from manufacturer. Comes with 2 additional sets of ear tips.
Latex Free (Yes/No)
Yes
Diaphragm (Hardware/Electronic)
Electronic
Ear Tips/Headphones/Both
Ear Tips, binaural. Tension adjustable.
Ear Tip Characteristics
Soft, great seal, two sizes
Tubing Length
27 inches
Volume Adjustment (Yes/No)
Yes. +/- button on chest piece, visual indicator on chest piece as well, audible indicator played through ear tips.
Auto Off/Power Save Options
Turns to “standby” mode after 20 seconds of inactivity. After 2 hours of non-use, the stethoscope will leave standby mode and fully power off. Menu options to select power consumption settings also available; Low, Medium, and High.
Care/Cleaning/Maintenance
Cleaning should be done between each patient use with an alcohol wipe. The diaphragm can be removed and cleaned with alcohol. Do not immerse or attempt to sterilize. Ear tubes, ear tips, plastic tubing and chest piece can be wiped clean with alcohol. Ear tips may be removed for a more thorough cleaning. Keep stethoscope away from heat, cold, solvents and oils.
Number of Parts
2 (unit and Bluetooth dongle)
Integrated Software Package (Capture/S&F/Analysis/Diagnosis)
All
Accompanying Software Name
Zargis StethAssist Lung and Heart Sound Visualization software (included with steth)
Zargis Cardioscan Heart Murmur Detection Software (sold separately)
3M Littmann Scope-to-Scope Tele-Auscultation Software (sold separately)
Additional Hardware Features (Visual Waveform, SpO2, HR, Visual Indicators)
Visual indicator is LCD monitor located on chest piece for heart rate (numerical), volume/amplification level, mode, and battery life.
Carrying Case
No
Functional Aspects
Powering Up
Press power button on chest piece.
Power Indicator Light
LCD screen on chest piece lights up.
Type of On/Off Switch
Button on chest piece.
Modes Available
Bell, Diaphragm, Extended
Changing Modes
Press chest piece graphic button on chest piece. Has graphical representation on the LCD monitor located on the chest piece with accompanying audio confirmation.
Changing Volume
Press the +/- buttons located on the chest piece. Has graphical representation on the LCD monitor located on the chest piece with accompanying audio confirmation.
Mute Button
No
Auto Shut Off
Turns to “standby” mode after 20 seconds of inactivity. If diaphragm registers any audio, it will exit standby mode and resume live mode. After 2 hours of non-use, the stethoscope will leave standby mode and fully power off.
Menu options to select power consumption settings also available: Low, Medium, and High.
Powering Off
Press and hold the power button for two seconds on the chest piece. The LCD monitor will turn off.
Retained Settings
Retains settings in standby mode. Restores factory setting when fully powered off. You may modify factory settings through chest piece menu adjustments.
Recording Options
In-unit onboard Recording, for a maximum of 29 minutes.
Does it Require Separate Send/Receive Unit
No
Interface (how?, what mechanism)
Bluetooth, with required USB dongle.
Pros
Intuitive. Buttons well marked. The way it handles setting configuration is superior. Adjustable binaurals.
Cons
M button and recording function is confusing. Settings are not retained unless custom configured.
Instructional Manual
Clear and concise. Paper book version falling apart after minimal use.
PDF version available online
Yes

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