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Indications for Use
Indications for Use
The NONIN
®
Model 7500 Digital Pulse Oximeter is a portable, tabletop
device indicated for use in simultaneously measuring, displaying, and
recording functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO
2
) and
pulse rate of adult, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients. It is intended
for spot-checking and/or continuous monitoring of patients during both
motion and no-motion conditions, and for patients who are well or poorly
perfused.
Contraindications
• Do not use this device in an MRI environment.
• Explosion Hazard: Do not use in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence
of flammable anesthetics or gasses.
• This device is not defibrillation proof per IEC 60601-1:1990 clause 17h.
Warnings
• This device is intended only as an adjunct device in patient assessment. It
must be used in conjunction with other methods of assessing clinical signs
and symptoms.
• Oximeter readings of this device may be affected by the use of an
electrosurgical unit (ESU).
• Use only NONIN-branded PureLight
®
pulse oximeter sensors. These
sensors are manufactured to meet the accuracy specifications for NONIN
pulse oximeters. Using other manufacturers’ sensors can result in improper
pulse oximeter performance.
• Do not use a damaged sensor.
• Do not use this device in or around water or any other liquid, with or without
AC power.
• As with all medical equipment, carefully route patient cables and connections
to reduce the possibility of entanglement or strangulation.
• Use this device only with power adapters supplied by Nonin Medical.
• This device turns off after approximately 30 minutes when in low battery
mode.
• This device should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment.
If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the device should be observed
carefully to verify normal operation.
• The battery pack must be installed at all times while the device is operating—
even when operating on AC power. Do NOT use the device without batteries.