Diagnostic Kits
Reasons to Consider Having Your Own Diagnostic Kit
While diagnostic kits are commonly found in clinic rooms, it is essential for medical students to possess their own sets for various important reasons. Hospital rooms and clinics may not always be equipped with these tools, underscoring the importance of being prepared and self-reliant, especially during clinical rotations. Moreover, mastering the subtle techniques needed for examining ears and eyes requires extensive repetition and independent practice.
Selecting Your Diagnostic Kit
Given the multitude of diagnostic kit options available, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. For top-notch and dependable tools, we suggest exploring Riester’s diagnostic products. When making your selection, consider the features and components that best suit your needs.
e-scope®
Black Pocket Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope Set
- Pocket otoscope/ophthalmoscope set that runs on two AA alkaline batteries (batteries not included)
- 3.7 V LED technology offers a low-reflection, bright and white light (approx. 5500 K). LED ensures color-neutral illumination in addition to improved color differentiation, thereby aiding more efficient diagnosis in comparison with Xenon bulbs.
Otoscope
- 3x magnification and pivotable viewing lens
- Suitable for performing pneumatic otoscopy (see accessories section for information)
Ophthalmoscope
- Diopter disc with 18 corrective lenses
(+/- 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20 diopters) - Aperture wheel with six different apertures
(fixation star, large circle, small circle, red free filter, blue filter, semi circle) - Parallel beam path
- Dust protected
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I turn my device on/off? There is small, black, circle on/off switch on the side of the device, push the button up towards the head to power on, and push towards the bottom of the handle to power off.
- How do I change the bulb in my instrument head? To change the bulb in your instrument head, make sure the device is powered off and then unscrew the head from the handle. In the base of the head you will notice a small nub coming out of the head – this is the base of the bulb, please use your fingers or a set of tweezers if desired to pull the bulb out. To replace the bulb, simply line up the new bulb with the opening at the base of the instrument head and push in.
- How do I clean my equipment? To avoid possible cross-contamination, the diagnostic instruments and their handles must be cleaned and disinfected regularly. The diagnostic instruments together with their handles can be cleaned on the outside using a damp cloth (if necessary, moistened with alcohol) until they are visually clean. Wipe with disinfectant (e.g. disinfectant Bacillol AF from Bode Chemie GmbH (time 30s)) only according to the instructions of use of the respective manufacturer of disinfectant. Only disinfectants with proven effectiveness according to national guidelines should be used. After disinfecting, wipe the instruments with a damp cloth to remove potential residue. Please make sure that the cloth is moistened but NOT saturated, so that no moisture penetrates the openings in the diagnostic instrument or its handle. Make sure that glass and lenses are only cleaned with a dry and clean cloth.
- What is the warranty of my equipment? Riester e-scope® has a warranty of 2 years
Ordering information
Diagnostic Kits
ART. NO. | REGION AVAILABLE | DESCRIPTION |
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2131-203 | All | e-scope® Pocket Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope Set, black |
Accessories
ART. NO. | REGION AVAILABLE | DESCRIPTION |
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14061-531 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.5 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
14061-532 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
14061-533 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 3.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
14061-534 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 4.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
14061-535 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 5.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
14062-531 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.5 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
14062-532 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
14062-533 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 3.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
14062-534 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 4.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
14062-535 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 5.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
14063-531 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.5 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
14063-532 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
14063-533 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 3.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
14063-534 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 4.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
14063-535 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 5.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
10961 | All | Connector for pneumatic test (only needed with e-scope) |
10960 | All | Bulb for pneumatic test (compatible with all Riester otoscopes) |
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ri-scope®
L2 LED otoscope / L2 LED ophthalmoscope, 2.5 V, C-handle for 2 alkaline batteries type C (batteries not included)
- This EENT set comes with one C cell handle and two instrument heads, in a case with a sleeve of 10 specula
- There are two options for powering this set: rechargeable Li-ion batteries or disposable C cell alkaline batteries
L2 LED otoscope
- Fiber optic LED illumination for optimal light beam transmission
- Bi-directional swiveling lens
(allowing for easy insertion of instruments) - 3x magnification
- Integrated throat illuminator
- Suitable for pneumatic test
(supplied without insufflator bulb - 109601)
L2 LED ophthalmoscope
- Parallel beam path - The illuminated retinal area is fully visible – even with narrow pupils. Optimum conditions are achieved for ophthalmological examinations.
- Dust-proof fully sealed optics
- Optimized high-performance optics with aspherical condenser lens
- 29 corrective lenses
(Plus 1-10, 12, 15, 20, 40 Minus 1-10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I attach the head to the handle in my student kit? Line up the silver base on the bottom of the instrument head with the silver base of the handle, you will notice notches cut out of the head and some small knobs on the handle. Line the knobs on the handle up with the notches in the head and twist to lock them into place.
- How do I turn my device on/off? At the base of the instrument head you will see a black collar with a +/- symbol, twist the collar towards the + symbol to power the device on, and to turn it off twist the collar towards the – symbol. You can also brighten or dim the illumination of the device by utilizing this method. After 180 seconds of no use, the device will power down itself to save the battery life.
- How do I know if my device is fully charged? If your device is fully charged, you will see a green light emitting from the collar of the instrument. If the device is low on power, the collar will be emitting an orange light.
- How do I change the bulb in my instrument head? To change the bulb in your instrument head, make sure the device is powered off and then unscrew the head from the handle. In the base of the head you will notice a small nub coming out of the head – this is the base of the bulb, please use your fingers or a set of tweezers if desired to pull the bulb out. To replace the bulb, simply line up the new bulb with the opening at the base of the instrument head and push in.
- How do I clean my equipment? To avoid possible cross-contamination, the diagnostic instruments and their handles must be cleaned and disinfected regularly. The diagnostic instruments together with their handles can be cleaned on the outside using a damp cloth (if necessary, moistened with alcohol) until they are visually clean. Wipe with disinfectant (e.g. disinfectant Bacillol AF from Bode Chemie GmbH (time 30s)) only according to the instructions of use of the respective manufacturer of disinfectant. Only disinfectants with proven effectiveness according to national guidelines should be used. After disinfecting, wipe the instruments with a damp cloth to remove potential residue. Please make sure that the cloth is moistened but NOT saturated, so that no moisture penetrates the openings in the diagnostic instrument or its handle. Make sure that glass and lenses are only cleaned with a dry and clean cloth.
Never place the instrument heads and handles in liquids. Make sure that no liquids penetrate the housing interior. The device is not approved for machine reprocessing and sterilization. It can lead to irreparable damage! - What is the warranty of my equipment? Riester EENT traditional sets carry a 5 year warranty on the instrument heads and a 2 year warranty on the handles and batteries.
Ordering information
Diagnostic Kits
ART. NO. | REGION AVAILABLE | DESCRIPTION |
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3746.013 | All | ri-scope® L2 LED otoscope / L2 LED ophthalmoscope, 2.5 V, C-handle for 2 alkaline batteries type C, not included |
Accessories
ART. NO. | REGION AVAILABLE | DESCRIPTION |
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14061-531 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.5 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
14061-532 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
14061-533 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 3.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
14061-534 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 4.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
14061-535 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 5.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
14062-531 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.5 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
14062-532 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
14062-533 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 3.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
14062-534 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 4.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
14062-535 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 5.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
14063-531 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.5 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
14063-532 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 2.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
14063-533 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 3.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
14063-534 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 4.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
14063-535 | EU | Disposable specula Ø 5.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
10961 | All | Connector for pneumatic test (only needed with e-scope) |
10960 | All | Bulb for pneumatic test (compatible with all Riester otoscopes) |
For otoscope sets Plug in charger
ART. NO. | REGION AVAILABLE | DESCRIPTION |
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10708 | All except US | Plug-in charger with rechargeable Li-Ion battery 3.5V ri-accu® L [10694] for C type battery handle, EU plug |
10708.002 | US | Plug-in charger with rechargeable Li-Ion battery 3.5 V ri-accu® L [10694] for C type battery handle, US plug |
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EliteVue
EliteVue LED Otoscope/L2 LED Ophthalmoscope Traditional Set with Rechargeable Batteries
- This EENT set comes with one C cell handle and two instrument heads, in a case with a sleeve of 10 specula
- There are two options for powering this set: rechargeable Li-ion batteries or disposable C cell alkaline batteries
EliteVue LED Otoscope
- Fiber optic LED illumination for optimal light beam transmission
- 5x magnification, offers twice the field of view of a standard otoscope and a complete view of tympanic membrane
- Reflection optimized high performance glass optics
- Wheel to adjust focal depth (+/- 5)
- Easy-to-operate SpecEjec® specula ejection button at the rear side of the otoscope to avoid contamination
(must use Riester SpecEjec® specula to utilize feature) - Integrated throat illuminator
- Suitable for pneumatic test
(supplied without insufflator bulb - 109601)
L2 LED Ophthalmoscope
- Parallel beam path - The illuminated retinal area is fully visible – even with narrow pupils. Optimum conditions are achieved for ophthalmological examinations.
- Dust-proof fully sealed optics
- Optimized high-performance optics with aspherical condenser lens
- 29 corrective lenses
(Plus 1-10, 12, 15, 20, 40 Minus 1-10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35)
Ordering information
Diagnostic Kits
ART. NO. | REGION AVAILABLE | DESCRIPTION |
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2210-203 | All | EliteVue Oto-/ophthalmoscope L2 set, LED 3.5V with C-handle for 1 rechargeable Li-ion battery |
2210-204 | All | EliteVue Oto-/ophthalmoscope L2 set, LED 2.5V with C-handle for 2 alkaline batteries |
Accessories
ART. NO. | REGION AVAILABLE | DESCRIPTION |
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10801-532 | EU | Disposable ear specula Ø 2.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
10801-533 | EU | Disposable ear specula Ø 3.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
10801-534 | EU | Disposable ear specula Ø 4.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
10801-535 | EU | Disposable ear specula Ø 5.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
10801-539 | EU | Disposable ear specula Ø 9.0 mm, pack of 100 pcs. |
10802-532 | EU | Disposable ear specula Ø 2.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
10802-533 | EU | Disposable ear specula Ø 3.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
10802-534 | EU | Disposable ear specula Ø 4.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
10802-535 | EU | Disposable ear specula Ø 5.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
10802-539 | EU | Disposable ear specula Ø 9.0 mm, pack of 500 pcs. |
10803-532 | All | Disposable ear specula Ø 2.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
10803-533 | All | Disposable ear specula Ø 3.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
10803-534 | All | Disposable ear specula Ø 4.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
10803-535 | All | Disposable ear specula Ø 5.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
10803-539 | All | Disposable ear specula Ø 9.0 mm, pack of 1000 pcs. |
10960 | All | Bulb for pneumatic test (compatible with all Riester otoscopes) |
For otoscope sets Plug in charger
ART. NO. | REGION AVAILABLE | DESCRIPTION |
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10708 | All except US | Plug-in charger with rechargeable Li-Ion battery 3.5V ri-accu® L [10694] for C type battery handle, EU plug |
10708.002 | US | Plug-in charger with rechargeable Li-Ion battery 3.5 V ri-accu® L [10694] for C type battery handle, US plug |
Taylor
The Riester Taylor (or Tomahawk) percussion reflex hammer for assessing myotatic (often patellar and ankle) and cutaneous reflexes is the classic hammer design, featuring a triangular rubber head and flat stainless-steel handle. Lighter than the other versions it is used for myotatic and plantar responses with less effort and greater patient comfort.
Percussion hammer Taylor
Dejerine
The Riester Dejerine percussion reflex hammer for assessing myotatic (often patellar and ankle) reflexes and cutaneous is available with or without a needle to allow the addition of a pinprick test to check two variables: (1) the actual ability to feel a pinprick and (2) the ability to determine the difference between sharp and dull. Manufactured in stainless steel with an ergonomic handle for improved feel and accuracy.
Dejerine 1, left, Dejerine 2, right
Troemner
The Riester Troemner percussion reflex hammer for assessing myotatic (often patellar and ankle) reflexes is a two-headed mallet with both large and small rubber heads. The larger mallet is used to test tendon stretch reflexes, while the smaller mallet is used to test percussion myotonia. Manufactured in stainless steel with an ergonomic handle for improved feel and accuracy.
Percussion hammers Troemner
Babinsky
The Riester Babinsky percussion reflex hammer for assessing myotatic (often patellar and ankle) reflexes is similar to the Queen Square hammer in appearance and function in testing the plantar reflex. The chrome, threaded handle can be screwed in from the side or straight for various use scenarios. The rubber head can be easily removed for cleaning.
Percussion hammer Babinsky
Berliner
The Riester Berliner percussion reflex hammer for assessing myotatic (often patellar and ankle) reflexes features a rubber semi-circle disk is attached to a metal handle bent at a 90-degree angle. Manufactured in stainless steel with an ergonomic handle for improved feel and accuracy.
Percussion hammer Berliner
Queens
The Riester Queens percussion reflex hammer for assessing myotatic (often patellar and ankle) and cutaneous reflexes has a plastic handle with a round metal head and rubber outer ring, the handle tapers to a point to allow for testing the plantar reflex.
Percussion hammer Queens
Product details
Percussion hammers | |
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Taylor | Handle made of stainless steel, 20 cm |
Dejerine | Handle made of stainless steel, 21 cm Handle made of stainless steel with needle 21 cm |
Troemner | Handle made of stainless steel, 22 cm, 180 g Handle made of stainless steel, 22 cm, 230 g |
Babinsky | Handle chrome plated 2 threads on head of hammer to either screw in handle from the side or bottom, 24 cm |
Berliner | Handle made of stainless steel, 20 cm |
Queens | Handle made of plastic, 35 cm |
Buck | Highest quality finish, chrome plated with needle and brush, 18 cm |
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