Breakthrough Technology Lowers Thermometry Cost, and Improves Patient Comfort

Boston, MA. Exergen Corporation has recently introduced an innovative series of TemporalScannerÔ infrared thermometry products, which take patient temperature with a gentle stroke across the forehead, and dramatically reduce costs in in-patient settings by eliminating the requirement for disposable covers. Designed to be completely non-invasive, the TemporalScanner eliminates patient discomfort caused by a thermometer inserted into the ear, mouth, or rectum. Exergen's patented and well-proven infrared and arterial heat balance technology has been perfected to make possible accurate core temperature assessments from a sweep across the superficial temporal artery, selecting the most accurate of thousands of measurements, while automatically controlling for ambient temperature. With its patented probe design, the TemporalScanner may be used with disposable covers in high volume ambulatory care areas, or without covers in in-patient settings, thus minimizing or eliminating the cost of disposables. As the only manufacturer in the world designing and manufacturing infrared medical thermometers for both professional and consumer markets, and infrared scanners and sensors for industrial applications, Exergen has applied its newest technology to reducing the acquisition cost of its medical thermometry system. Combined with the reduction or elimination of disposable covers, cost savings of up to 75% are achieved by most hospitals. Payback periods are nearly always less than one year, thus making it possible to purchase the system without altering budgets, or to reap immediate and dramatic annual savings by amortizing the purchase over 5 years, made possible by the Lifetime Warranty. Exergen Corporation, is an internationally respected innovator and leading manufacturer of an extensive line of patented infrared scanners, thermometers, sensors, and controls used in a wide variety of industrial and medical applications for professional and consumer use. Founded over two decades ago in Boston, Massachusetts, the company continues to lead the way in providing lower costs, higher accuracy, and more reliable equipment than with any other thermometry methods. Contact: Marybeth Pompei, Vice President 617-923-9900 x202 mpompei@exergen.com