Omron MC 514 Ear Thermometer with Advanced Temperature Scanning

by Omron

Product Features

• Instant, one second reading (takes 250 scans per second)
• Convenient storage case keeps thermometer and lens covers together
• Engineered button placement ensures, safe comfortable use
• Sleek design fits comfortably in the ear and in the palm of any size hand
• Memory feature recalls last temperature reading

Product Description

Omron's new and improved Worry Free Thermometer features the latest technology to provide fast and precise results. With 250 scans taken per second, patients can be sure the instant reading is accurate. For flexibility in usage, the thermometer provides readings in both Fahrenheit and Celsius, a memory feature recalling the last temperature reading and lens covers for hygienic use.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.5 x 3.2 inches ; 1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000A5CEUE
• UPC: 073796335144
• Item model number: MC 514
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,925 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #10 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Thermometers > Ear

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A decent ear thermometer., May 16, 2007

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Joseph Ku (NY, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Omron MC 514 Ear Thermometer with Advanced Temperature Scanning (Health and Beauty)

This thermometer works like this:

you press a button to turn it on, you'll hear 1 beep to signal battery is ok. Then you stick it in the ear, and wiggle it around until you hear two beep which signals that you've positioned it correctly. Once you hear the two beeps, hold it in that position and press the button again to mark the result.

Ignore the other reviewers' comments on inaccuracy.

The key to this and *ALL* ear thermometers is you have to practice getting it placed correctly in the ear channel. At least this model tells you that you've put it in the correct position, with the 2 beeps sequence. Once you've practiced getting it right, I get fairly consistent readings.

The difference between this and a $10 rectal thermometer reading is 0.2*F. The difference can easily be accounted for because you're measuring two different parts of the body.

This model is spec'd to be accurate within +/- 0.5* F, (same as the $10 rectal thermometer, by the way).

Even though I don't know how accurate other brand's are spec'd to be, but I'm pretty sure you can't get much better than this in terms of accuracy. For goodness sacks, temperature readings could be thrown off by 1 or 2*F by the earwax in your ear or whether you had a cold beverage in the past couple of minutes.

Expecting any more is unreasonable in my opinion.

32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Product, November 10, 2006

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Michael S. Middleton (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Omron MC 514 Ear Thermometer with Advanced Temperature Scanning (Health and Beauty)

The Omron MC 514 Thermometer works terrific. I am a nurse and the thermometer is very accurate. I use the thermometer at work, but will probably pick one up for home use as well.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great and easy to use., November 2, 2007

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J. Kurz "J. Q. Public" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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Other than instructions that make it sound very difficult to use, this is a great product. It is NOT difficult to use. Just turn it on and stick it in your ear, wait for a beep and press the button. Presto! Instant temperature reading. I tested it along side my doctor's thermometer and it was dead on accurate. It was slightly expensive, but worth it for the accuracy and ease of use.