- Condition: Factory New
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Weight: 0.41 lb
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- MFR: American Diagnostic Corporation Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: 661
- Phone: (800) 232-2670
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the teaching stethoscope kit?
The ADC Proscope 661 is a comprehensive kit designed for simultaneous instruction, ensuring both the student and instructor have the necessary components. The package includes:
- The Teaching Single Head Stethoscope Unit (featuring a Diaphragm Only Proscope chestpiece)
- Two sets of adjustable aluminum binaurals
- Two sets of flexible 22-inch PVC tubing (phthalate-free)
- One straight 10-inch length of PVC tubing
- Two spare pairs of black mushroom eartips
Is the tubing material phthalate-free?
Yes, the PVC tubing used in the ADC Proscope 661 is phthalate-free, ensuring safety for both users and patients.
What type of chestpiece and binaurals are used?
The ADC Proscope 661 is specifically designed for dual-user instruction and includes high-quality components for clear acoustics:
- Chestpiece: It utilizes a diaphragm-only (Nurse Type) Proscope chestpiece, ideal for focused sound acquisition.
- Binaurals: The unit comes with two complete sets of adjustable aluminum binaurals, ensuring a comfortable and customized fit for both the instructor and the student participating in simultaneous teaching sessions.
In what settings can the teaching stethoscope be used?
The ADC Proscope 661 Teaching Stethoscope is ideal for medical training environments, hospitals, and educational institutions. It is specifically designed for instructors and students in nursing, medical assisting, and related healthcare fields.
Does the stethoscope include a strong warranty?
Yes, the ADC Proscope 661 Teaching Stethoscope is backed by a reliable 1-year warranty.
In terms of quality assurance, the stethoscope features phthalate-free PVC tubing and is inspected and packaged in the U.S.A.
Is the single-head diaphragm suitable for advanced heart sounds?
The ADC Proscope 661 utilizes a specialized diaphragm-only chestpiece (Nurse Type). This configuration is highly effective for picking up high-frequency sounds, which covers most typical heart, lung, and bowel sounds.
However, since it does not include a bell, the stethoscope is not optimized for comprehensive advanced assessments, particularly detecting the low-frequency sounds often required to accurately identify various heart murmurs. The primary purpose of this model is simultaneous teaching for general auscultation.
What are the lengths of the tubing?
This teaching stethoscope is designed with three distinct sections of phthalate-free PVC tubing to enable simultaneous listening:
- Flexible Tubing: Two sets of flexible tubing are provided, each measuring 22 inches (55.88 cm).
- Straight Tubing: One straight connecting length measures 10 inches (25.4 cm).
The overall assembled length of the stethoscope is 44.5 inches (113.03 cm).
What is the total weight of the stethoscope?
The ADC Proscope 661 Teaching Stethoscope weighs 6.5 oz (184.27 g).
How does this stethoscope improve the learning experience?
The primary advantage is the ability for simultaneous auscultation, which means both the instructor and student can listen to the same sounds at the same time. This facilitates real-time learning and immediate feedback, enhancing the educational experience.
What is the total length of the stethoscope?
The ADC Proscope 661 Teaching Stethoscope has a generous total length of 44.5 inches (113.03 cm), providing ample reach for instructors and students during shared auscultation.