Secondhand Heine Mini 2000 Otoscope

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Report date: 14.01.2026

HEINE mini 2000 Otoscope Set Analysis Report

Device Detection and Identification

The examined visuals show a set including a portable handheld device used for medical diagnosis and its related accessories. The product is an otoscope device, presented in a storage box, consisting of a head and body, used for ear examinations.

Brand and Model Information

As a result of detailed examinations on the product, its box, and the user manual, the brand and model information has been definitively identified:

• Brand: HEINE
• Model: mini 2000

This information can be clearly read on the device’s head with the inscription “HEINE mini 2000 CE”, on the carrying clip with the “HEINE” print, and on the accompanying original user manual. The manual clearly indicates that “HEINE OPTOTECHNIK” is a German company and its address is visible.

Authenticity Assessment

The product’s craftsmanship, plastic molding quality, clarity of its logos, font characters, and compliance of the “CE” markings with standards indicate that the device is a 100% genuine HEINE product. Furthermore, the presence of the set with its brand-specific gray plastic molded carrying case and technical documents supports its authenticity.

Areas of Use

The HEINE mini 2000 otoscope is primarily used by medical doctors, family physicians, pediatricians, and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists. The main purpose of the device is to illuminate and examine the external auditory canal and the eardrum (tympanic membrane). Due to its portable nature, it is suitable for use in polyclinic environments, emergency services, and home healthcare services.

Package Contents and Quantity Information

The contents of the set shown in the visuals are as follows:

• 1 HEINE mini 2000 Otoscope (Body and head combined).
• 1 transparent, lidded plastic carrying/storage case.
• 1 original user manual (in German/English).
• 1 cylindrical plastic tube (containing spare specula tips, the quantity cannot be precisely determined from the visual, but the tube is full).
• 5 black funnel-type ear specula arranged in a special slot within the box.

General Condition and Cosmetic Examination

The overall condition of the device can be described as “well-preserved” and “clean”:

• Body: No significant discoloration, deep scratches, or cracks are observed on the black textured handle. The gripping surface is clean.
• Metal Parts: No signs of rust or corrosion were found on the silver-colored metal areas at the device’s joints and clip. It retains its shine.
• Plastic Case: No breaks or cracks were detected on the gray plastic base and transparent top cover of the carrying case, apart from minimal superficial marks that may be due to use.
• Booklet: The user manual retains its integrity, but there are slight undulations due to the natural properties of the paper. No tears or missing pages are observed.

Mechanical and Electronic Components

The analysis based on visual inspection is as follows:

• On/Off Mechanism: The device’s metal clip also functions as an on/off switch (clip up-down mechanism). No mechanical deformation or misalignment is visible in the visuals.
• Head Connection: The screw/connection point between the otoscope head and the battery body is perfectly seated, with no gaps.
• Accessories: The plastic specula tips (funnels) retain their shape; there is no crushing.

Battery Status

The device operates with internal batteries (likely AA batteries). The batteries are located inside the handle of the device and are therefore not visible in the visuals. Thus, no comment can be made from the visuals regarding the presence of batteries, their charge status, or whether there is oxidation in the battery compartment (battery leakage).

Label and Document Information

The barcode, codes, and dates identified in the visuals are as follows:

• D- 0170210: Label located on the transparent lid outside the box. This is likely a stock or inventory number.
• LG3077001: Barcoded label subsequently affixed to the user manual. This could be a seller or internal tracking number.
• med 8596 1/9.04: Printing/publication code located in the bottom right corner of the user manual. The “1/9.04” notation indicates that the document, and consequently the device, was produced around 2004 (September 2004) or belongs to the print series of that period.

Potential Malfunction Risk

No physical damage (breakage, detached part) that would prevent the device from operating has been identified in the visuals. However, since it is a second-hand device and its production year is likely old (around 2004 period), the buyer is advised to pay attention to the following points:

• The device’s bulb is a consumable item; its integrity cannot be determined from the visuals. The bulb’s lifespan might have ended.
• Since the inside of the battery compartment is not visible, the risk of corrosion that could result from old batteries being left inside should always be considered. Although the clean external appearance suggests this risk is low, it should be checked.

Dimensions and Compatibility

Due to being a “mini” series, it is of compact size, suitable for carrying in a pocket. The accompanying specula tips (black funnels) are standard otoscope tips, and different diameter tips for adult/child examinations appear to be included in the set.