Model note · Otoscope
HEINE BETA 400 F.O. Otoscope
The BETA 400 is HEINE's top fibre optic diagnostic otoscope, with a metal housing, glass optics and 4.2x magnification. Its optical head flips open with one hand so instruments can be passed into the ear canal, and an insufflation port allows pneumatic testing of eardrum mobility. It runs on BETA handles in 2.5 V or 3.5 V XHL halogen or LED form and takes reusable or AllSpec disposable tips.
The model
Maker, model and type.
- Maker
- HEINE Optotechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Model
- BETA 400 F.O. Otoscope (LED and XHL)
- Device type
- Otoscope
- Main document
- Open the public document
Key specifications
What the public record says.
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Magnification and optics | 4.2x; multi coated glass precision optics; metal housing | Source |
| Illumination options | Fibre optic with LEDHQ or XHL xenon halogen (2.5 V or 3.5 V) | Source |
| Dimming (LED version) | Stepless from 3% to 100% with one finger | Source |
| Power sources | Battery handle (XHL only), USB rechargeable handle, rechargeable handle with table charger, EN 200 / EN 200-1 wall transformer | Source |
| Heads (catalogue numbers, with 4 reusable tips) | 2.5 V XHL B-001.11.401; 3.5 V XHL B-002.11.401; LED B-008.11.401 | Source |
| Spare XHL bulbs | 2.5 V X-001.88.077; 3.5 V X-002.88.078 | Source |
| Tips | Reusable SANALON tips 2.4, 3, 4, 5 mm (autoclavable to 134 C); AllSpec disposable 2.5 mm and 4 mm | Source |
| Pneumatic testing | Integrated insufflation port; insufflation bulb D-000.80.101 | Source |
Recalls
Recalls.
This note lists no recalls. Check the FDA recall database for the latest record.
Sources
Where this note comes from.
- HEINE master catalogue 2023 (English)
- HEINE BETA 400 F.O. Otoscope flyer (EN GB, 2022)
- openFDA recall search, HEINE
Not covered: No BETA 400 instructions for use could be found on HEINE's site, so electrical data, cleaning agents, warnings and environmental limits are not included; all facts come from HEINE marketing material. Otoscopes are Class I exempt and openFDA has no HEINE recalls or BETA 400 MAUDE records.
BMEssentia knowledge drafted from public information, reviewed by Hasan Khaled Ismail on 2026-10-24. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and service manual.