Users Manual

6. SpO
2
Monitoring
20
CAUTION
status should be repeated and/or supplemented with additional test data.
Blood samples should be analyzed by laboratory instruments prior to
clinical decision making to completely understand the patient’s condition.
 Do not submerge this equipment in any cleaning solution or attempt to
sterilize by autoclave, irradiation, steam, gas, ethylene oxide or any
other method. This will seriously damage this equipment.
 Electrical Shock Hazard: Carry out periodic tests to verify that leakage
currents of patient-applied circuits and the system are within acceptable
limits as specified by the applicable safety standards. The summation of
leakage currents must be checked in compliance with IEC 60601-1.
When an event such as a component drop or a spillage of blood or other
liquids occurs, retest before further use. Injury to personnel could occur.
 Disposal of product - Comply with local laws in the disposal of the
equipment and/or its accessories.
 To minimize radio interference, other electrical equipment that emits
radio frequency transmissions should not be in close proximity to this
equipment.
 Replace the sensor when a <Bad Sens> message is consistently
displayed while monitoring patients even after following the
troubleshooting steps explained in this manual.
NOTE
 A functional tester cannot be used to assess the SpO
2
accuracy.
 High-intensity extreme lights (such as pulsating strobe lights) directed on
the sensor, may not allow this equipment to obtain SpO
2
readings.
 When using the maximum sensitivity setting, performance of the "Sensor
Off" detection may be compromised. If the equipment is in this setting
and the sensor becomes disconnected from the patient, the potential for
false readings may occur due to environmental "noise" such as light,
vibration, and excessive air movement.
 Do not loop the patient cabling into a tight coil or wrap around the
equipment, as this can damage the patient cabling.
 Additional information specific to the sensors compatible with this
equipment, including information about parameter/measurement
performance during motion and low perfusion, may be found in the
sensor's directions for use.