Ambco 650AB Audiometer

Yes, the Ambco 650AB is shipped as a factory-new, comprehensive kit, providing all the necessary components for immediate pure tone testing. This makes it highly convenient for primary care settings and mobile screening programs.

The complete kit includes:

• The Ambco 650AB Audiometer main unit
• Audiometric Headset (#AMHS-C1)
• Patient Response Push Button (#AMPR-5)
• 110 AC Adapter (#AMAC-650) for flexible power input
• Durable Carrying Case (#AMB-1) for portability
• Audiogram Pad

The Ambco 650AB Audiometer is designed for accurate testing across a standard range:

• Hearing Threshold Range: 0 to 90 dB, measured in 5 dB steps.
• Accuracy: The device maintains a high level of precision, with an accuracy better than ± 2 dB.

Yes, the Ambco 650AB is engineered for high accuracy and ease of operation, making it ideal for primary care and school screenings. Its design emphasizes portability and straightforward controls.

Key features contributing to its simplicity and utility:

• Exceptional Portability: The complete kit, including the durable carrying case and all necessary accessories, weighs less than 4.5 lb, making it highly suitable for mobile screening programs.
• Intuitive Controls: It features an easy-to-use tone switch and includes indicators for both tone presentation and battery status for enhanced usability.
• Feature-Rich Testing: The audiometer offers both steady and pulsed tone options, providing flexibility during testing.
• Ready-to-Use Kit: The unit comes complete with the audiometric headset, patient response push button, 110 AC adapter, and a durable carrying case, ensuring immediate readiness.

The Ambco 650AB is designed for portability and offers excellent battery life. The unit operates on a standard 9-volt battery, providing approximately 48 hours of continuous operational time when kept powered on. It is important to note that the audiometer also includes an AC adapter for 110-230 VAC plug-in power, offering flexible use in any clinical setting.

The Ambco 650AB Audiometer is designed for pure tone testing across a frequency range from 250 Hz to 8000 Hz.

The specific frequencies available for testing are: 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, and 8000 Hz.

This high-precision device ensures reliable results by maintaining a frequency accuracy that is better than
± 3% for both steady and pulsed tone selections.

Yes, the Ambco 650AB Audiometer meets the technical requirements for CPT Code 92552. This code is associated with the Threshold Test (pure tone audiometry) procedure.

Yes, the Ambco 650AB Audiometer offers dual power versatility for maximum flexibility in any setting.The unit can be powered in two ways:* AC Adapter: Use the included 110–230 VAC adapter for continuous operation in clinical environments.* 9-Volt Battery: Use a standard 9-volt battery for complete portability. When fully charged and not turned off, the internal battery provides approximately 48 hours of continuous use.

Yes, the Ambco 650AB Audiometer provides comprehensive pure tone testing and is equipped to generate both steady and pulsed tones.

The Ambco 650AB is a portable, pure tone audiometer ideal for environments requiring mobile or flexible testing. Its lightweight design (less than 4.5 lb total) and versatile dual-power operation (AC plug-in or 9-volt battery with ~48 hours of life) make it highly adaptable.

The system is specifically intended for use in:

• Primary Care: Including pediatrics, family, general, and internal medicine.
• Educational Settings: Perfect for school health programs needing routine, compliant hearing screenings.
• Occupational and Specialized Fields: Meeting necessary standards for environments like O.S.H.A., F.A.A., Police, and Divers Requirements, making it suitable for occupational health clinics and specialized testing.

Yes, the Ambco 650AB Audiometer is precision-engineered to ensure high clinical accuracy (better than ± 2 dB in the threshold range) and meets or exceeds numerous strict national and international regulatory standards.

This level of compliance ensures it is suitable for professional primary care, occupational health, and educational settings. The audiometer complies with the following key requirements:

• Technical Standards: Meets or exceeds specifications set by ANSI S3.6 1989 and ISO 389-1985.
• Regulatory Alignment: Aligned with requirements from bodies including OSHA, FAA, CHDP, EPSDT, Police, and Divers.
• Billing Compliance: It specifically meets the requirements for CPT Code 92552 (Threshold Test - pure tone audiometry).