TEOAE Probe Test

Titan Support

Probe performance is crucial to TEOAE test results. We recommend that you conduct a probe test at the beginning of each day before starting to test on patients to ensure that the probe is functioning correctly.

Before conducting the probe test, ensure that the probe tip is clean and free of wax and/or debris.

Always conduct the probe test in a quiet test environment.

Only use the recommended cavity for testing. Using a different type of cavity may either not detect probe faults or may incorrectly indicate a faulty probe.

Select the Probe Test TEOAE protocol on the handheld device or in the PC software.

Insert the probe tip without an ear tip attached into the Probe Test Cavity* or the 0.5cc** cavity provided with the Titan. Press the Start button and let the test run until it stops (approx. 30 seconds). Do not stop the test manually.

If the probe is functioning correctly, none of the TE bands will have a checkmark above them when the test ends. It is possible to continue with daily testing.

If error messages appear during testing or if one or more of the TE bands has a checkmark above it at the end of the test, the probe test has failed. Check and clean the probe tip for wax or debris and redo the probe test. If the probe test fails a second time, the Titan must not be used to test on patients. Contact your local distributor for assistance.