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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 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.

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. 

How to Replace Stethoscope Tubing

To replace the headset and tubing of your stethoscope, first remove the chestpiece by pulling it firmly from the end of the tubing. Next, take your replacement stethoscope headset...

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

It's a great idea to change out your stethoscope parts every once in a while to keep them fresh and hygienic.

How to Use a Stethoscope

To start, put on the stethoscope making sure the eartips are pointing out. MDF® headsets are designed at a 15 degree forward angle for optimal sound and comfort.