Mabis 18-575-000 ForeTemp Digital Forehead Thermometer

by Mabis

Product Features

• Hygienic alternative to oral, rectal, and under-arm thermometers
• Works by reading artery heat on the forehead
• Beeps at completed temperature reading, just 3 to 6 seconds
• Memory recall for up to 64 hours
• Includes storage stand and protective lens cover

Product Description

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Placed gently on the side of the forehead, this non-invasive and hygienic thermometer reads temperature accurately in just three to six seconds. How does it work? A major artery courses just under the skin of the forehead, carrying blood directly from the heart. A lens on the thermometer captures the heat of the artery and converts it to a digital reading. No infrared heat or waves are emitted; only received. Especially easy on the tender skin of infants and elderly, the forehead thermometer reads in either Fahrenheit or Celsius, and shuts off automatically after one minute. One 3V lithium battery is required (included), which typically lasts five years. Up to eight readings can be stored in memory for up to 64 hours. Mabis covers the thermometer with a three-year warranty against defects.--Ann Bieri

Product Description

ForeTemp non-invasive digital forehead thermometer (probe covers not required)

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C4M32
• UPC: 767056185753
• Item model number: 18-575-000
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #437,060 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not accurate, September 28, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Mabis 18-575-000 ForeTemp Digital Forehead Thermometer (Health and Beauty)

My husband and I tried this thermometer but were very disappointed. After taking my temperature several times in a row and having a wide range of final temperatures (some were as much as 2 degrees apart), we felt that we could not trust it to give us accurate results. In comparison to our very cheap, digital, oral thermometer (which was very consistent), the forehead scanner also seemed to give lower overall readings. For the price (and the uncertainty), this thermometer is definitely not worth it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars help with temp taking, September 15, 2004

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LB (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mabis 18-575-000 ForeTemp Digital Forehead Thermometer (Health and Beauty)

We have a thermometer similar to this one and it was a little tricky to get it working right. You do have to keep the thermometer touching your forehead as you lightly drag it across from one temple to another. Any air that enters the area with the infrared scanner will register it's temp and not yours. I hope this helps.