SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.,
Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Braun
has launched a one-of-a-kind thermometer that offers two
non-invasive ways to take a temperature reading: the Braun No touch
+ forehead thermometer. One method is completely touch-free and
takes a measurement of the forehead, and the other needs only a
gentle touch in the same location. By eliminating the need for skin
contact, the Braun No touch option is a more hygienic alternative
when taking multiple readings on kids and adults. The new no touch
thermometer joins the trusted Braun family of thermometers led by
the Braun ThermoScan ear thermometer, which is used by more
pediatricians and moms than any other brand.[i]
"In just seconds and without even touching the skin, the new
Braun No touch + forehead thermometer takes accurate, non-invasive
temperatures. Both methods of fever detection have clinically
proven accuracy and can be used by medical professionals and
families alike. The no touch option gives caretakers a more
hygienic means of temperature taking, which is important when
taking readings on multiple patients or family members," said Dr.
Tanya Altmann, Assistant Clinical
Professor at Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA and Associate Medical Editor of the AAP's
Caring For Your Baby and Young
Child: Birth to Age 5.
The Braun No touch + forehead thermometer includes a series of
features designed to make temperature taking and fever detection
easier and more intuitive. The thermometer has a temperature
guidance feature that helps caregivers better understand the
meaning of a temperature. Depending on the reading, the color of
the thermometer's display will change to green, yellow or red,
helping the user easily decipher and monitor the status of a
temperature.
"Our goal was to develop the most accurate and easy-to-use,
non-invasive thermometer—one that could stand up to the legacy of
the Braun name. Our breakthrough technology guarantees precise
readings and our design promises an intuitive fever detection
experience," said Markus Allemann,
Vice President of Engineering & Quality with the Healthcare
Division at Kaz USA, Inc., which
designs and manufactures Braun thermometers.
The Braun No touch + forehead thermometer offers clinically
proven accuracy for both methods of temperature measurement. The
thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the skin at the
center of the forehead area. The thermometer's sensor captures
twice as much thermal energy as the traditional forehead
thermometer[ii], producing a more accurate gauge of body
temperature. The thermometer then automatically converts the final
reading to the oral temperature equivalent, which is important when
communicating with doctors and other medical professionals.
The Braun No touch + forehead thermometer has a manufacturer's
suggested retail price of $59.99 and
is available at most mass and drug retailers. For more information,
visit braunthermometers.com.
The Braun No touch + forehead thermometer and Braun ThermoScan
ear thermometer are manufactured by Kaz USA, Inc, under
license to the 'Braun' trademark. 'Braun' is a registered trademark
of Braun GmbH, Kronberg, Germany.
About Kaz
A world leader in high quality healthcare
and home environment products, Kaz is a state of the art,
dynamically-managed, global leader in healthcare devices, home
comfort and water filtration products that operates in over 65
countries on six continents. The branded product portfolio includes
PUR®Water Filtration, Vicks®Thermometers and Humidifiers,
Honeywell®Humidifiers, Heaters, Fans and Air Cleaners,
Braun®Thermometers, SoftHeat®Heating Pads, SmartTemp®Hot/Cold
Packs, and more. Kaz is a subsidiary of Helen of Troy Limited
(NASDAQ: HELE). For information on other quality products
for home health, home comfort, water filtration and insect control
visit www.kaz.com.
About Helen of Troy Limited
Helen of Troy Limited is a
leading global consumer products company offering creative
solutions for its customers through a strong portfolio of
well-recognized and widely-trusted brands, including:
Housewares: OXO®, Good Grips®, Soft Works®, OXO tot®
and OXO Steel®; Healthcare/Home Environment: Vicks®,
Braun®, Honeywell®, PUR®, Febreze®, Stinger®, Duracraft® and
SoftHeat®; and Personal Care: Revlon®, Vidal
Sassoon®, Dr. Scholl's®, Pro Beauty Tools®, Sure®, Pert®,
Infusium23®, Brut®, Ammens®, Hot Tools®, Bed Head®, Karina®,
Ogilvie® and Gold 'N Hot®. The Nutritional
Supplements segment was formed with the recent acquisition
of Healthy Directions, a U.S. market leader in premium
doctor-branded vitamins, minerals and supplements, as well as other
health products sold directly to consumers. The Honeywell®
trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc.
The Vicks®, Braun®, Febreze® and Vidal Sassoon® trademarks are used
under license from The Procter & Gamble Company. The Revlon®
trademark is used under license from Revlon Consumer Products
Corporation. The Bed Head® trademark is used under license from
Unilever PLC. The Dr. Scholl's® trademark is used under license
from MSD Consumer Care, Inc. For more information about Helen
of Troy Limited, please visit www.hotus.com.
[i] Based on a survey of pediatricians in the US &
syndicated data for ear thermometers
[ii] A traditional forehead product without any optical system
to capture radiated heat
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