Plenty of generic rivals sit in this slot; the thermometer first aid & medical heavy-duty is the one that behaves. At a glance Type: Thermometer Pieces: 60 Case: Travel Pouch Sterile: No Price: à§³7.29 (offer à§³6.59) Why it holds up Set up as a thermometer-class unit, it does the job without asking you to improvise. In practice First use: no break-in ritual required beyond a quick wipe and a glance at the label. Care: a rinse and dry cycle in the usual rhythm keeps it looking fresh. Daily duty: handles the regular routine without constant babysitting. Reasonable to buy, easy to live with, boring in exactly the right way.