Citizen CTA303 Digital Thermometer is a small metal-tip device measuring body temperature in about 60 seconds, with accuracy of plus or minus 0.1 degrees Celsius within 35.5 to 42.0 degrees. It can be used orally, under the arm or rectally. The pack contains one device with a protective cover.
Key Features
- Measurement range from 32.0 to 42.9 degrees Celsius, with switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
- Beep when measurement finishes and a special high-temperature alert.
- Memory retains the previous reading for comparison.
- Water-resistant and washable, with an antibacterial body.
- Automatic shutoff and an LR41 battery lasting about two years with ten minutes of daily use.
- Very light, weighing about 10 g including the battery.
How to Use
- Wipe the metal tip with an alcohol cotton pad, then press the power button.
- Place the tip under the tongue with the mouth closed, or in the centre of the armpit with the arm against the body, or follow the enclosed manual for rectal measurement.
- Wait for the beep, then read the result on the screen.
- Clean the tip afterwards and return the device to its cover.
Who Is It For?
For home temperature monitoring of adults and children in the family, with an adult supervising children's measurements.
Precautions
- Do not bite the tip during oral measurement; reserve a separate device for rectal measurement.
- The button battery is dangerous if swallowed; keep the device and batteries out of children's reach.
- Readings vary slightly by measurement site, so compare readings from the same site.
- For fever in infants, persistent fever or accompanying symptoms, consult a doctor. The device does not replace medical diagnosis.