Covidien Nellcor OxiMax N-600x, Operator'S Manual

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Reducing EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
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1. Firmly connect a DOC-10 pulse oximetry cable to the oximeter’s SpO
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Sensor Port.
Figure 13. Front Panel Sensor Port Connector
2. Open the plastic latch at the other end of the DOC-10 pulse oximetry cable.
Figure 14. Insertion of Cable into Plastic Latch on DOC-10 Pulse Oximetry Cable
3. Plug the cable and a Nellcor OxiMax SpO
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sensor together.
4. Snap the plastic latch down over the connectors.
5. When the oximeter detects a valid pulse, it enters the monitoring mode and displays real-
time patient data.
6. Apply the sensor to the patient. Be sure to read the Directions for Use accompanying the
sensor.
Reducing EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices related
to IEC 60601-1: 1988 + A1: 1991 + A2: 1995, EN60601-1:1990 + A11: 1993 + A12: 1993 + A13:
1996, and the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical medical installation.
Because of the proliferation of radio frequency transmitting equipment and other
sources of electrical noise in health care environments (for example, electrosurgical
units, cellular phones, mobile two-way radios, electrical appliances, and
high-definition television), it is possible that high levels of such interference due to
close proximity or strength of a source may result in disruption of N-600x pulse
oximeter performance.
The OxiMax N-600x pulse oximeter is designed for use in environments in which the
pulse can be obscured by electromagnetic interference. During such interference,
measurements may seem inappropriate or the oximeter may not seem to operate
correctly. Disruption may be evidenced by erratic readings, cessation of operation, or