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Neurological Instruments

Neurological Hammers and Tuning Forks

A Special Thank You...

Thank you for choosing an ADC

Neurological Instrument

. We’re proud of the care and quality that

goes into the manufacture of each and every product that bears our name. Only the finest materials

are used to assure you of a timeless instrument designed for optimum performance. Please read the

following instructions and general information which will prove helpful in allowing you to enjoy your

ADC

product.

Sincerely, American Diagnostic Corporation

Device Description and Intended Use:

All ADC

Neurological Percussion Hammers are medical instruments used by healthcare practitioners

to test deep tendon reflexes as part of a neurological physical examination in order to detect abnor-

malities in the central or peripheral nervous system.

All ADC

Tuning Forks are medical instruments used by healthcare practitioners to conduct auditory

and neurological testing to identify underlying medical conditions. The Rinne and Webber tests can

be conducted with these devices.

Contraindications:

Neurological Instruments should not be used on damaged or injured locations of a patient’s body

where the use of such a device may cause greater harm or injury.

Warnings and Cautions:

WARNING: Neurological hammers may contain sharp points or components.

Do not leave this device unattended around children.

CAUTION: Some neurological hammers may have pointed tips that can cause serious injuries

if used improperly. Care should be taken when handling these devices.

CAUTION: No form of sterilization has been validated for this device. Do not autoclave

this device or expose it to extreme environmental conditions as damage to the device may result.

Operation (For all Neurological Hammers):

The Taylor Hammer (3693) is typically held at the end and then swung in an arc-like motion onto

the tendon. The Queen’s Square (3699) and Babinski Hammers (3697) are usually held perpendi-

cular to the tendon and passively swung onto the tendon with the assistance of gravity. The Jen-

drassik maneuver can also be used to accentuate reflexes.

Select models (Buck Hammer - 3691 and Babinski Hammer - 3697) have concealed needles

and/or brushes for additional reflex and neurological testing. To use these components, unscrew

the base of the hammer’s handle. For Buck Hammers, the concealed needle can be accessed by

unscrewing the top of the device and pulling the needle free.

Operation (For all Tuning Forks):

To operate your tuning fork, hold it as close as possible to the end. For best results, strike the tuning

fork gently against a hard surface near where the forks start. It is not necessary to strike the object

very hard and care should be taken not to strike an object that can be easily damaged, such as a

glass table top or other similar object.

Alternately, the tuning fork may be activated by ‘snapping’ the tips of the forks. Place your thumb

and index figure on the outside of each fork and then slide your fingers off the tip of each fork

while moving them towards each other, as if you were snapping. The motion will set the two

forks vibrating.

3697

3699

3693

3691

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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Neurological Instruments Neurological Hammers and Tuning Forks A Special Thank You... Thank you for choosing an ADC® Neurological Instrument. We’re proud of the care and quality that goes into the manufacture of each and every product that bears our name. Only the finest materials are used to assure you of a timeless instrument designed for optimum performance. Please read the following instructions and general information which will prove helpful in allowing you to enjoy your ADC® product.
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Helpful Tips when Holding the Tuning Fork: • • • • • • • • Keep your wrist relaxed and flexible. Keep your fingers firm, but don’t press hard against the stem of the tuning fork. Your elbow should be bent and relaxed, and your arm should not be tense. Ensure that you are holding the tuning fork as close to the end as possible. Avoid touching the tines of the tuning fork during use. Avoid grasping the tuning fork tightly. Avoid having your arm in a stiff or locked position.