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Caution:
Do not sterilize by irradiation steam, or ethylene oxide.
Warnings
Some factors may affect the accuracy of saturation measurements.
Such factors include:
1) Excessive patient movement, fingernail polish, use of intravascular dyes, excessive light, poor blood perfu-
sion in the finger, extreme finger sizes or improper placement of the sensor.
2) Using the sensor in the presence of bright lights may result in inaccurate measurements. In such cases,
cover the sensor site with an opaque material.
3) The sensor must be moved to a new site at least every 4 hours. Because individual skin condition affects
the ability of the skin to tolerate sensor placement, it may be necessary to change the sensor site more fre-
quently with some patients. If skin integrity changes, move the sensor to another site.
4) Do not apply tape to secure the sensor in place or to tape it shut; venous pulsation may lead to inaccurate
saturation measurements.
5) Do not immerse sensor as it causes short.
6) Do not use NIBP or other constructing instruments on same appendage as sensor for blood flow interrupted
by NIBP cuff or circulatory patient condition will result in no pulse found or loss of pulse.
7) Do not use the sensor or other oximetry sensors during MRI scanning.
8) Carefully route cables to reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.
9) Do not alter or modify the sensor. Alterations or modifications may affect performance or accuracy.
10) Do not use the sensor if the sensor or the sensor cable appears damaged.
Instructions for Adult SpO
2
Finger Rubber Sensor
Intended Use
Must used with a compatible patient monitor or a pulse oximeter device. This SpO
2
sensor is intended to be
used for continuous, non-invasive functional arterial oxygen saturation (SpO
2
) and pulse rate monitoring for
patients weighing greater than 50kg.
Contraindications
This sensor is contraindicated for use on active patients or for prolonged use.
Instructions for Use
1) Hold the sensor with its opening towards the patient’s index finger (A). The sensor should be oriented in
such a way that the sensor side with a finger tip sign is positioned on the top.
2) Insert the patient’s index finger into the sensor until the fingernail tip rests against the stop at the end of the
sensor. Adjust the finger to be placed evenly on the middle base of the sensor. Direct the cable along the top
of the patient’s hand. Apply adhesive tape to secure the cable (B). If an index finger cannot be positioned
correctly, or is not available, other fingers can be used.
3) Plug the sensor into the oximeter and verify proper operation as described in the oximeter operator’s ma-
nual.
4) Inspect the monitoring site every 4 hours for skin integrity.
(A)
(B)
Cleaning & Disinfection
Unplug the sensor before cleaning or disinfecting. Surface-clean sensor and cable with a soft gauze pad by
saturating it with a solution such as 70% isopropyl alcohol. If low-level disinfection is required, use a 1:10
bleach solution.
Caution:
Do not sterilize by irradiation steam, or ethylene oxide.
