This specification covers reusable phase-change-type clinical thermometers for determination of human temperature. The following test method shall be performed for performance verification: accuracy test; operating environment test; storage environment test; toxicity test (extract); toxicity test (chemical ingestion); and cleaning tests.

1.1 This specification covers reusable phase-change-type clinical thermometers.

1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 6, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.