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What is Braun ThermoScan 6 Ear Thermometer?

Get clinically validated accuracy from the #1 brand among doctors1. The Braun ThermoScan® 6 Ear thermometer’s infrared technology provides temperature readings in seconds. It features a user-friendly LCD screen that’s colour-coded so you can quickly interpret results. Accuracy is made easy thanks to our user-friendly ExacTemp® Stability Indicator that confirms when the device is stable in the ear with a light and a beep and a pre-warmed tip for improved accuracy. It comes ready to use with 2AA batteries installed and includes 21 Hygiene Caps to help keep the lens clean and free from obstructions. It’s gentle enough for babies. Safe and easy to use on the entire family.

1) Braun is the leading brand with regard to awareness, recommendation to patients for at home-use, and at-home use by surveyed doctors. Source: NIQ/GfK, online study among n=800 GPs and Pediatricians in four European markets (n=200 each in DE, UK, FR, NL), fielded in Jan-Feb 2025.
2) Loveys AA, Dutko-Fioravanti I, Eberly SW, Powell, KR. Comparison of ear to rectal temperature measurements in infants and toddlers Clinical Pediatrics, Volume: 38 Issue: 8, page(s): 463-466. 1999.
3) Nimah MM, Bshesh K, Callahan JD, Jacobs BR. Infrared tympanic thermometry in comparison with other temperature measurement techniques in febrile children. Pediatric Care Med. 2006;7(1):48-55.
4) (As eardrum shares the same blood supply with the brain’s temperature control center, the hypothalamus.) - Netter FH, Atlas of Human Anatomy. Novartis Medical Education, East Hanover, NJ, 1997, PP 63, 95.

What are the benefits?

#1 Brand among doctors1. Braun ThermoScan® 6 Ear thermometer is clinically validated and provides accuracy you can trust so you can manage your health at home, with confidence.
COLOUR-CODED DIGITAL DISPLAY: Our large LCD screen is backlit and colour-coded to provide simple, easy to read results. A green screen indicates a normal result, a yellow screen indicates a fever is present, and red screen indicates a high fever is present.
ACCURACY YOU CAN TRUST: Clinically proven to be as accurate as rectal measurements in newborns2,3
EXACTEMP® STABILITY INDICATOR: Accuracy made easy thanks to the user-friendly technology that uses a light and a beep to confirm a stable position and help ensure an accurate reading.
RELIABLE RESULTS: The ear is the best site to measure fever as it allows for more accurate reflection of core body temperature3,4. Our thermometer is engineered with a pre-warmed tip (34°C) that is close to your own body temperature, minimising the cooling effect that can occur, and ensuring accurate results every time.
READY TO USE: Comes equipped with 2 AA batteries. To ensure device accuracy and keep the lens clean and free from obstructions, 21 Braun Hygiene Caps are included. Making it safe, effective, and ready to use on the entire family.

What are the key features?

Clinically validated and trusted by doctors.
User-friendly LCD screen with colour-coded readings for easy interpretation.
Fast and accurate results with the help of infrared technology.
Features like the ExacTemp Stability Indicator confirm when the device is stable in the ear.
Gentle, safe and easy to use for the whole family.

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What are the active ingredients?

Infrared technology which measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissue.

What are the other Ingredients?

As a device, the Braun ThermoScan 6 does not contain any chemical ingredients. However, it does incorporate several parts such as a pre-warmed tip, a positioning system, a LCD screen and disposable lens filters.

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How to use Braun ThermoScan 6 Ear Thermometer

Insert the included AA batteries and power on the device.
Attach a new lens filter on the probe tip.
Choose the appropriate age group using the age selector.
Gently pull back the ear to straighten the ear canal.
Insert the probe snugly into the ear and press the measurement button.
Wait for the beep, then check the display for the temperature reading and interpret the result.
Dispose of the used lens filter and replace with a new one before the next use.
Store the thermometer in its protective case after use.

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Precautions to consider before using Braun ThermoScan 6 Ear Thermometer

Use only in the ear. Do not attempt to measure temperature from other body parts.
Always attach a clean, disposable lens filter to prevent infection and ensure accurate readings.
Avoid use with ear infections or ear injuries. Consult a healthcare professional for advice.
After physical activity or bathing, wait at least 15 minutes before taking a reading.
Do not immerse the device in water. Clean the probe tip only with a soft cloth and alcohol.
Use only recommended AA batteries to prevent malfunction of the device.

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Braun ThermoScan 6 Ear Thermometer

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