How To Videos

How to Find Your Sphygmomanometer's Serial Number

To find your sphygmomanometer's serial number look for a seven digit number printed on the face of your gauge remember to tilt the gauge 45 degrees to see the stamp.

Raving about Stethoscope Engraving

MDF® offers engraving option on select styles of stethoscopes. This is a great idea especially if you get your stethoscope mixed up at work, or it is a gift for a loved one. We allow up to 22 chara...

How to Find Your MDF Instruments® Reflex Hammer's Serial Number

To find your reflex hammer serial number look for eight characters there should be two letters followed by a six digit number.

How to Install a Non-Chill Ring from the Chestpiece of a MDF® Instruments Stethoscope

Has your non chill ring become dirty or cracked? All the free stethoscope parts you need are offered under our Free-Parts-For-Life program! Your non-chill ring is a protector for the low frequency ...

How to Remove your MDF® Instruments Diaphragm and Retaining Ring from the Chestpiece

Sometimes the diaphragm will crack or get dirty after sometime of use, this is why we offer it under our Free-Parts-For-Life program! We are here to assist with the process to change out your steth...

How to Find Your Stethoscope's Serial Number

To find your MDF Instruments® stethoscope serial number look for seven characters printed on the stethoscope chess piece. This should be a letter followed by a six digit number. For the 797X unscre...

How To Clean A Stethoscope

A Stethoscope is one of the first medical instruments you will purchase at the beginning of your journey in healthcare. Stethoscopes have a long shelf life if they are properly cared for.

How to assemble your Iconica Palm Aneroid sphygmomanometer

Watch this video on how to assemble your MDF Instruments® Iconica Sphygmomanometer using our quick connector luer lock, and change between different cuff sizes.

Can you hear a baby's heartbeat with a stethoscope?

One of the most exciting and reassuring things to hear during your pregnancy is the sound of your baby’s heartbeat. A baby’s heartbeat will first be detectable by an ultrasound around twelve weeks.

How to Disinfect a Stethoscope

To disinfect your stethoscope chestpiece, including the diaphragm and retaining ring that make patient contact, use 70% isopropyl prep pads to wipe clean.