Name:
Richard McCauley, M.D., Board Certified Internal Medicine
 
Place:

Emergency Room Physician, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, California, USA

 
  Your MDF ER Premier Stethoscope performs as well as any high-end stethoscope I've ever used. The MDF scope has excellent audio characteristics, even in our noisy emergency room. In fact, your scope performed superiorly compared to others in our department. Sometimes I could not even hear breath sounds or grade 1 or 2 murmurs with other scopes. It seems as though the scope actually magnifies sounds during auscultation. In an emergency situation, I make sure that I have my MDF scope.

The scope is also durable and comfortable. I have noticed NO deterioration in the audio characteristics over the past three years. Furthermore, the extension tubing has not cracked or stiffed as I have seen with other scopes. I would recommend the MDF brand without hesitation to my colleagues.

 
 
  Name: Jennifer Stork, R.N., Registered Nurse  
  Place: ER, Providence Hospital, Lexington, SC, USA  
  MDF 797DD
MDF®
ER Premier™
Stethoscope
I have compared this stethoscope to my Littmann that I have sworn by for years and I am now using only this model, haven’t touched my Littmann since I tried this. As far as price comparison, it cost approximately the same as my Littmann, but has more functions and sound quality is much better. It works great. I can hear lung sounds so much easier than before. I can’t believe the difference! I was listening to a patient the other night who was going into respiratory distress, and I could hear lung sounds that the respiratory therapist couldn't. She didn’t believe me, so I let her try my stethoscope, she couldn’t believe the difference either! I only wish I would have had this years ago. I can’t wait to try it on my pediatric patients. I work as a traveling nurse and having a great stethoscope is vital to the care I provide and my patient’s life. Thank you for helping make the difference. Wonderful product! Would highly recommend!
 
 
 
 
 
Name:
Susan Kienholz, R.N., Registered Nurse & Consultant  
 
Place:
Northeast Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Colorado, USA
 
 

Great Quality, great price, great service, and fast delivery! I love it! It is sturdier than the Littmann Cardiology Stethoscope I have used in the past and the sounds are much better!

 
 
 
 
Name:
Denis Sorrentino, M.D., Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist
 
Place:

Iowa Heart Center at Ames, Iowa, USA

 
  I absolutely love the quality, auscultation sound and “look” of my gold plated MDF stethoscope. I am a busy cardiologist and electrophysiologist in private practice. I have always preferred the sound of the original double tube instrument and your company has done a fine job of integrating the two tube quality in your new hybrid stethoscope. Thank you!! Denise Sorrentino, MD  
 
 
 
Name:
Kristi Fietz, DVM Candidate, 5th Year Veterinary Medicine  
 
Place:
University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
 
 

I obtained the MDF Cardiology Stethoscope to replace my old stethoscope. The previous is also a US brand name stethoscope and it was good for the basics, it could pick up a clear heart rate and detect significant heart murmurs but I had trouble hearing more subtle murmurs and lung sounds with it. The MDF Classic Cardiology Stethoscope was obviously a big jump up in quality and I was astounded by the difference.

The clarity of sound the MDF Classic Cardiology stethoscope allows you to hear is better than any other stethoscope I’ve used. I found the MDF much better for detecting subtle heart and lung sounds, I’m hearing heart murmurs I haven’t been able to pick up before! The acoustics are outstanding.

The sensitivity of this stethoscope makes it very easy to position on the animal, it doesn’t need to sit perfectly flat to get a good sound (great for squirmy cats). Whether the animal has a thick or thin coat the MDF picks up clear heart sounds, making it ideal for veterinary use. I absolutely love it and would highly recommend it!

 
 
 
 
Name:
Tim Rigsbee, NR/CCEMT-P, FP-C  
 
Place:
Base Paramedic Supervisor, Air Evac Lifeteam 2, Arizona, USA
 
  I have been extremely pleased with my MDF Classic Cardiology Stethoscope. I am a Flight Paramedic and my crew and I usually see the most critical of patients. It is these times when I demand equipment that functions exactly as it is intended without fail. I have been pleased with your product without question. I have used Littmann products in the past and because of the price I purchased the Classic Cardiology. It has the same quality as Littmann without the hefty price tag. I would definitely recommend MDF to other professionals needing an exceptional product.  
 
 
 
 
Name:
Sheri Eades, LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse  
 
Place:
Crittendden Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, Arkansas, USA
 
  I love your stethoscope! I was a true blue Littmann girl for many years. I never thought I would change from it until I had the opportunity to use your stethoscope. I was amazed that I could hears so well. I did not have to strain or shut the doors so that I could hear my patients lungs and heart. This stethoscope made it seem as if I were the patient, I could hear so well. We folded a towel in half and tried this stethoscope. I could hear clearly through all of the material. I am not one to brag, but let me tell you, this product is worth shouting about! If you are a nurse, paramedic or doctor, you must have this stethoscope because breath and heart sounds mean so much in what we do, and how we treat a patient. I used to think that i had the best you could buy with my Littmann Cardiology III, but I was wrong. I now have the best you can buy with the MDF797 Classic Cardiology. I am in a new partnership with this stethoscope. I trust it, and I depend on it.  
 
 
  Name:

Dr. Maya Lasrado, MD

 
  Place: Broomwood Road Surgery, Orpington, Kent, England  
  MDF 777
MDF®
MD One™
Stainless Steel
Stethoscope

I am very pleased with my MDF. It is every bit as good as my Littmann, if not a bit better!! The clarity of sound as compared with my Littmann is definately superior and I can hear fine crackles and soft murmers much more easily.  It is very comfortable to use.  The MDF one certainly stays in my desk and is my main war horse, whereas my Littmann is confined to my medical bag for home visits.

 
   
 
 
  Name: Prof. Dr. N. M. Merkle, M.D., Professor, Chief Surgeon & Medical Director  
  Place:

General and Thoracic Surgery Center (Klinik für Allg. und Thoraxchirurgie), St. Bernward Krankenhaus Hospital, 31134 Hildesheim, Deutschland, Germany

 
  MDF 777
MDF®
MD One™
Stainless Steel
Stethoscope

As a veteran medical director of visceral and thoracic surgery, I still use the stethoscope on a daily basis on patients before and after performing surgeries. Since my previous stethoscope had to be replaced because of a broken tube, I decided on an MDF instrument and I have not regretted this decision. Accordingly, I would like to share my positive experiences with the MDF 777 MD One Stethoscope.

The outstanding acoustic characteristics permit an optimal yield of pathological auscultation findings which I was not used to with my previous stethoscopes. The stability, comfort and design underline this as the correct choice: In any case, I would buy this instrument again and would further gladly recommend it.

Als langjähriger Chefarzt einer Klinik für Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, der noch mehrmals täglich sein Stethoskop zur Hand nimmt bei der Untersuchung seiner (operierten) Patienten, möchte ich gern meine positiven Erfahrungen mit dem MDF 777 Edelstahl -Stethoskop mitteilen. Da das Vorgänger-Stethoskop wegen eines gebrochenen Schlauchsystems ersetzt werden musste, habe ich mich für ein MDF-Instrument entschieden und diese Entscheidung nicht bereut.

Hervorragende akustische Eigenschaften erlauben eine optimale Ausbeute pathologischer Auskultationsbefunde, die ich mit meinen bisherigen Instrumenten so nicht gewohnt war. Stabilität, Tragekomfort und Design unterstreichen die richtige Wahl: ich würde dieses Gerät auf jeden Fall wieder kaufen und es auch gerne weiterempfehlen.

 
 
 
 
 
Name:

Olaf Kirschnick, Medical Text Book Writer, Headmaster and Teacher

Olaf Kirschnick, Schulleiter u. Lehrer für Pflegeberufe, Entbindungspflege und Buchautor

 
 
Place:

Kreiskrankenhaus Hospital, 97941 Tauberbischofsheim, Deutschland - Germany

 
 

As a writer of different professional books (EMT and Patient Care) I tested stethoscopes of famous manufacturers as for example 3M, Erka etc. Your MDF 777 stethoscope has convinced me. The results of the auscultations also in border areas with high frequency by the ultra-sensitive membrane are excellent. Another advantage are the soft-soft ear olives, because they optimally adapt to the ears of the investigator and guard therefore surrounding noises very well. The latex free not sticking Y-tube provides with internal sound leader a very good sound management. The stainless steel double head chestpiece can be easily moved from membrane to bell. Patients appreciate the protection against cold (there is no metallic skin contact by the elastic rings). The MDF 777 has an attractive classical appearance. The dimensions of chestpiece, bell and membranes, length and tube diameter are harmonious. The working of the stethoscope is very respectable and tough. The stethoscope lies in general very well in the hand.

With pleasure I recommend your stethoscope.

Als Buchautor verschiedener Fachbücher (Notfallmedizin und Pflege) habe ich Stethoskope namhafter Hersteller wie z.B. 3M, Erka usw. getestet. Ihr Top - Stethoskop MDF 777 hat mich überzeugt. Die Ergebnisse der Auskultationen auch in Grenzbereichen bei hohen Frequenzen durch die Ultra-Sensitiv-Membran sind exzellent. Von Vorteil sind auch die aufsteckbaren, softweichen Ohroliven, da sie sich optimal an die Ohren des Untersuchers anpassen und somit Umgebungsgeräusche sehr gut abschirmen. Zusätzlich sorgt der nicht haftende (übrigens latexfrei!) dickwandige Y-Schlauch mit internem Schallleiter für eine sehr gute Schallleitung. Das Edelstahl-Doppelkopf-Bruststück lässt sich leicht von Membran- auf Trichterempfang umstellen. Patienten wissen den Kälteschutz (es gibt durch die Gummiringe keinen metallischen Hautkontakt!) zu schätzen. Das MDF 777 hat ein ansprechendes klassisches Aussehen. Die Abmessungen von Bruststück, Trichter und Membranen, Länge und Schlauchdurchmesser sind harmonisch. Die Verarbeitung ist sehr solide und strapazierfähig. Das Stethoskop liegt allgemein sehr gut in der Hand.

Gerne empfehle ich Ihr Stethoskop weiter.

 
 
 
 
 
Name:
Michael Stav, Senior RVT, Small Animal Care  
 
Accreditation:
California Poly San Luis Obispo, B.S. Animal Science, RVT  
 
Years of Practice:
11 years  
 
Place:
Oak Park Veterinary Hospital < California, USA
 
 

This stethoscope provides detailed sound in virtually every patient I ascult. The nature of small animal medicine requires that our stethoscopes be able to detect various heart sounds in even the smallest of patients. Heart rates that can often be normal in the hundreds of beats per minute can be hard to detect and accurately read. The MDF 777 makes the difficult task very easy.

The scope is durable (in this field the scopes can take a beating). It is also comfortable, the tubing stays soft not becoming stiff over time as it ages. The scope has a good weight and feel that make it a joy to use.

Upon trying this scope every technician in my hospital had to have one, we now all use only MDF stethoscopes. I would recommend the MDF 777 to anyone needing a durable, reliable all- purpose professional quality stethoscope at an extremely reasonable price.

 
 
 
 
  Name: Dr Piers Daubeney, MA MRCP MRCPCH, Lead Clinician in Fetal & Paediatric Cardiology  
  Place:

The Royal Brompton Hospital Congenital Heart Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, SW3, United Kingdom

Honorary Senior Lecturer, National Heart and Lung Institute, United Kindom

 
  MDF 777C
MDF®
MD One™
Pediatric
Stethoscope

I have trialed this stethoscope against my Littman Paediatric/Pediatric stethoscope. I found the time resolution of temporally close events to be similar but the amplitude of the sound considerably increased in the MDF MD One Pediatric 777C. This increased loudness is of considerable clinical utility especially in a noisy outpatients setting!

I now use the MDF MD One Pediatric 777C Stethoscope in preference and would thoroughly recommend it to cardiology colleagues around the world.

 
 
 
 
  Name: Doctor Adauto, M.D., Medical Doctor  
  Place:

Hospital das Clínicas Unicamp, São Paulo, Brazil

 
  MDF 777C
MDF®
MD One™
Pediatric
Stethoscope

The auscultation is excellent...excellent device, good weight and accurate auscultation.“

A ausculta é excelente... excelente aparelho, bom peso e ausculta precisa."

 
   
 
 
  Name: Lindsay Herrmann, Medical Student  
  Place: University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and Mission Medical Clinic, Colorado, USA  
  MDF 767X
MDF®
Deluxe
Sprague
Rappaport
Stethoscope
This Sprague is much nicer than the traditional Sprague I had before. The 2-in-1 tube system eliminates all of the tube rubbing noise that I used to hear with my old stethoscope, and I can tell that it is much sturdier. I REALLY like the BlackOut style as well. Thank you MDF!  
   
 
 
  Name: Unable To Disclose, Special Agent - United States Government  
  Place: South America  
  MDF 767X
MDF®
Deluxe
Sprague
Rappaport
Stethoscope
I was involved in a raid of a drug lab in an undisclosed location in South America. During the execution of the the raid, 2 police officers where shot. As the tactical medic, I was responsible for providing first aid and arranging MedEvac. During the course of my patient assessment, I utilized my MDF Sprague Rappaport to auscultate for chest sounds during the course of taking BP on both patients. We operate in very astute and remote areas, however I was extremely confident in the MDF equipment I was using. Both patients were evacuated and have fully recovered. Thanks for providing the best equipment possible for those of us who operate on the pointy end of the spear. My customer support rep has continued to maintain contact with me and I am extremely happy with their service.  
   
 
 
  Name: Rosemarie P. Abad, M.D., Emergency Medicine  
  Place: Emergency Room Physician, Baptist Medical Center Beaches Hospital, Florida, USA  
  MDF 767X
MDF®
Deluxe
Sprague
Rappaport
Stethoscope
I use the Deluxe Sprague and I love it!!! I work at the Beaches E.R. where I see children, as well as adults, and having both diaphragms on one stethoscope is a magnificent, efficient tool for any doctor! The auscultation on both diaphragms is superb! I cherish this stethoscope and recommend it to other doctors/staff members in the E.R.  
   
 
 
  Name:

Morten Stenberg, M.D.

 
  Place:

Odense University, Odense, Denmark

 
  MDF 767X
MDF®
Deluxe
Sprague
Rappaport
Stethoscope

When I was a fourth year medical student in clinical rotations, I purchased my MDF 767X Deluxe Sprague Rappaport Stethoscope to replace Spirit Stethoscope. The quality of MDF767X is absolutely prefect and the price is more reasonable than other models on the market. In the cardiology department, MDF Deluxe Sprague Rappaport was tested by many colleagues including instructors. The cardiologists at the hospital were convinced and are now using MDF Deluxe Sprague Rappaport! I highly recommend the stethoscope for everyone in the medical profession from student to doctor.

 
   
 
  Name: Mads Lessing, M.D., Medical Doctor  
  Place: Chief of Cardiology, Kalundborg Hospital, Kalundborg, Denmark  
  MDF 767
MDF®
Sprague
Rappaport
Stethoscope

I have been using the MDF Sprague in the "Cardiological Ambulatoium" mostly under internal medicine use. The sprague is very stable mechanically and has extremely good acoustic qualities, particularly the bowels (diaphragm-side). Both the small (pediatric) and the big bowels (adult) have a good acoustic solution and serves as a great advantage concerning "auskultation" on patients of all sizes. The stethoscope is therefore highly recommended.  
   
 
 
  Name: Peer Grande, M.D., Medical Doctor  
  Place: Chief Medical Doctor, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark  
  MDF 767
MDF®
Sprague
Rappaport
Stethoscope

The stethoscope has a fine classic design with a suitable size of the chest piece, bell as well as the bowels, the length and tubing size. The most common problems I've seen with other stethoscopes are the slippage and leakage in the head of the stethoscope from turning between the bell and the bowels. MDF 767 is very well constructed and also has better high and low frequency sounds compare to other classic stethoscopes on the market.  
   
 
 
  Name: Christina Mount, EMT-IV, NAEMT, NREMT, Emergency Medical Technician  
  Place: Grandview Medical Center EMS, South Pittsburg, Tennessee, USA  
  MDF 767
MDF®
Sprague
Rappaport
Stethoscope
...the stethoscope is great and is one of the best I have used. The only one can truly hear well with...
 
   
 
 
  Name: Jessie Taylor, Medical Doctor (33 years), FACEP, FAAFP, AMA. AMWA, ACEP, AAFP, ACOEM  
  Place: New Hampshire State Medical Director of OH+R, AHA ACLS Director (18 years), State ECC Committee Affiliate Faculty UMC, New Hampshire, USA  
  MDF 767
MDF®
Sprague
Rappaport
Stethoscope

The MDF Sprague Rappaport Stethoscope is the best that I’ve ever used. The length and the acoustics are perfect. I don’t leave home without it and would not dream of not having a spare for mission trips and roadside emergencies.

 
   
 
 
  Name:

Charles Cusumano, FMP, PA-C

 
  Place:

Crossroads Family Medicine, Campbellsville, Kentucky, USA

 
   

Nationally Certified Physician Assistant/Family Medicine Practitioner since 1975. ACLS certified; Instructor of Ambulatory Pediatric Trauma Instructor at Physician Assistant Program in Colorado.

 
  MDF 767
MDF®
Sprague
Rappaport
Stethoscope

I just received my "BlackOut" Sprague Rappaport Stethoscope. The acoustics are very good. I like the look and the tubing length makes auscultation much easier. Over all this is a good product. When I started in PA school in 1973 I had an original Sprague. This model is 100% reminiscent of that device.

 
   
 
 
  Name: Dr. Langston D. Hull, Microbiology Immunology & Pathology  
  Place: Fellow/Faculty, Colorado State University, Colorado, USA  
  MDF 767K
l22K|
MDF®
Sprague
Rappaport
Stethoscope
I just received the instrument, and it IS as advertised!!!! It's absolutely beautiful and the acoustics and sensitivity are so good!!!! Thank you for your work to find the one scope that fit my needs. I am not a bulk orderer, but the fact that you did that for one individual speaks well of you and your company. I widely recommend you to all colleagues that I am in contact with. I'll probably also be in touch after everyone else gets jealous and wants one also.  
   
 
 
  Name: Margit Rask Larsen, R.N., Registered Nurse  
  Place: Cardiology Ward, Slagelse Hospital, Slagelse, Denmark  
  MDF 740
MDF®
Pulse Time™
Stethoscope
I have used the Pulse Time and Single Head Stethoscopes for an extended period of time. During which I've formed intimate knowledge of MDF stethoscopes to derive my opinions. First thing to pointing out is comfort. The ComfortSeal eartips consist of a softer material. This means that the sound is better and far more comfortable to wear in your ears than other stethoscopes. The brilliant detail of the Pulse Time is the built-in watch. It is very convenient because it allows you to measure the pulse at the same time as you are measuring the blood pressure. The Cardiological Doctors in the department often borrow my MDF stethoscope on their rounds and have only positive things to say about it. One of the Cardiologist describes it as a "sensitive" and "fast" stethoscope.
 
   
 
 
  Name: Ricardo Rego, M.D., Medical Doctor  
  Place: Nossa Senhora das Graças, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil  
  MDF 747XP
MDF®
Deluxe
Dual Head Stethoscope

The stethoscope is aesthetically well presentable, it has excellent auscultation, good flexibility and it is comfortable.

“O esteto é esteticamente bem apresentável, tem excelente ausculta, boa flexibilidade e é confortável.”

 
   
 
 
  Name: Dr. Padilha, M.D., Medical Doctor  
  Place: Hospital Regional São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil  
  MDF 747
MDF®
Dual Head Stethoscope

During the use of the stethoscope, it is perfectly suited for the necessities for a good patient evaluation.

“Durante uso do estetoscópio parece suprir necessidades para uma boa avaliação do paciente.”

 
   
 
 
  Name: Dr. João Batista Salomão, M.D., Medical Doctor  
  Place: Hospital de Base, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil  
  MDF 727
MDF®
Single Head Stethoscope

Stethoscope with excellent auscultation sound, very clear and audible and very comfortable.

"Estetoscópio som excelente ausculta, bem nítido e audível e conforto importante.”

 
   
 
 
  Name: Rosemere Enfermeiro, R.N., Registered Nurse  
  Place: Instituto Nacinal de Cardiologia Laranjeias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  
  MDF 727
MDF®
Single Head Stethoscope

Easy manipulation, excellent appearance, comfortable eartips. Very comfortable eartips, good pulmonary and cardiac auscultation,very beautiful product... Hospital use, there is the option of lively colors what minimize the chance of the stethoscope to get lost.

“Fácil manipulação, aparência excelente, olivas confortáveis. Olivas muito confortáveis, ausculta boa pulmonar e cardíaca, produto muito bonito... Uso hospitalar possuir opções de cores vivas para minimizar extravios."

 
   
 
 
  Name: Kerry Clark, OT, Occupational Therapist  
  Place: Acute Care, HCA Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA  
 

MDF 808B
MDF®
Professional Aneroid
Sphygmomanometer

&
MDF 2080-460
Large Adult >
Double Tube >
MDF® Latex-Free Blood Pressure Cuff

XL cuff and sphygmomanometer are great. You are the only place I could find a XL Cuff of this size. Thank you!
 
   
 
 
     
 
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