Exam and Surgical Supplies Questions

LEA Symbols provide a more consistent and reliable way to measure children's visual acuity. Young children are familiar with the LEA Symbols (circle, square, house, apple) and are less likely to guess incorrectly using these charts. Children often get anxious and confused when they are pressured to respond without knowing the correct answer. LEA Symbols charts come complete with symbol flash cards and a response key to ensure the child is comfortable with the symbols being used before vision testing even begins.

Amcon offers a complete line of children's vision testing products. Contact an Amcon Sales Representative at 1-800-255-6161 for more information.

Amcon offers a complete line of products to keep hands free of germs:

• Vista Prep®
  This anti-bacterial optical hand scrub is specially formulated with no soaps, fats, harsh alkalis, oils, fragrances, or dyes, which makes it perfect for contact lens users. Vista-Prep® is non-drying and gentle to skin. It's available in multiple sizes, including a 12 oz. bottle with a pump (VP-2011 - 12oz Pump), a 1 oz. travel size bottle (EA-5001), a 12oz pump/1 oz travel combo (VP-2012 - 12oz/1oz Combo Pack) and a 32 oz. refill bottle (EC-5003).

• Amcon Foam Hand Sanitizer
  This is a one-step foaming alcohol instant hand sanitizer that is dispensed as a rich, heavy foam directly into the hands. It requires no rinsing to clean hands free of germs and prevents their transfer. Being a heavy foam it does not easily run off the hands and drip to the floor. Contains 65% Ethyl Alcohol, an effective germicide that evaporates, leaving hands sanitized and feeling fresh.

• Amcon Gel Hand Sanitizer
  A gel-based sanitizer that kills 99.9% of the most common germs that cause everyday illnesses. This mild, yet effective, alcohol gel contains ingredients to prevent the skin from drying out so that it can be used after each hand washing and in between washings. Designed to be used in the washroom or the work area. Complies with OSHA, CDC, and APIC guidelines.

• Amcon Spray Hand Sanitizer
  This is a one-step instant hand sanitizer that is sprayed directly into the hands. It requires no rinsing to clean hands-free of germs and prevents their transfer. Contains 60% Ethyl Alcohol, an effective germicide that evaporates, leaving hands sanitized and feeling fresh.

Find the brand name of your chin rest paper equipment, such as Topcon, A/O Reichert, Mentor, Nikon, etc.

If you need assistance finding chin rest paper for your equipment, please contact an Amcon Sales Representative at 1-800-255-6161. We are happy to help you locate chin rest paper and can even special order paper not found in our catalog.

First, find the brand name of your machine, such as Topcon, A/O Reichert, Marco, Welch Allyn, etc. Next look for the model number that matches your equipment, such as 12034, 1919P5020, etc. Decide whether you want a brand-name battery (Cardinal) or a generic battery (Supreme Power). Please refer to the battery by the Amcon stock number, such as BA-0721, when placing an order.

If you need assistance finding batteries for your equipment, please contact your Amcon representative at 1-800-255-6161. We are happy to help you locate batteries and can even special order batteries not found in our catalog.

All new nickel-cadmium batteries should be charged overnight before use. Store at 70 degrees For below. Your batteries will retain charge for about 60 days. You will have the best results if the battery is recharged before it is completely uncharged.

The date printed on your battery label indicates either the expiration date or the manufacture date, depending on the brand:

• For Cardinal and Heine batteries, the date reflects the expiration date of the battery

• For Supreme Power batteries, the date represents the manufacturing date

  • Supreme Power batteries carry a 2-year warranty from the date of manufacture

Understanding this distinction helps with tracking shelf life and warranty coverage.

• Keep the battery clean and free of dirt and grime.
• Do not drop/damage or crush medical instrument or battery
• Do not allow medical equipment near fire or flame
• Do not allow children to handle medical equipment or batteries
• Do not use in wet or damp conditions

To extend the life of your battery:

• Discharge fully once a month. To fully discharge the battery...Turn on the otoscope and leave for several hours. When the bulb in the otoscope is no longer "Lite", turn off the otoscope and place it in the charging unit overnight.
• Fully recharge for 16 hours. Do not leave it in the charging unit all day and night; charge the battery in the otoscope overnight and remove it in the morning for use. DO NOT set back in charging unit between daily use or battery will be damaged and warranty will be voided. Use only in appropriate medical equipment handles

CAUTION: Many times failure of the battery to charge is a direct result of charging unit failure, not charging the battery for 16 hours before use, or leaving it in the charging unit all day or night. Remove the otoscope from the charging unit in the morning and do not replace it in the charging unit until the end of the work day.