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Spot-Check and Continuous BP 
Monitor for Animals 

User Manual

Summary of Contents for Vet25E

Page 1: ...Spot Check and Continuous BP Monitor for Animals User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ch they may not be copied in whole or in part without written consent of SunTech Medical The information in this manual is furnished for guidance only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by SunTech Medical SunTech Medical assumes no liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual 2019 SunTech Medical All rights reserved Other office l...

Page 3: ...linical grade automated blood pressure measurement devices that provide oscillometric non invasive blood pressure The Vet30E provides additional pulse oximetry and temperature measurement capabilities These portable devices are for use in the veterinary clinic on companion animals cats and dogs and horses The devices can be used for spot check or continuous monitoring activities They are not inten...

Page 4: ...Interrupting Stopping a Measurement 19 6 Reviewing and Transferring Data 19 6 1 Viewing Stored Measurements 19 6 2 Averaging Measurements 19 6 3 Bluetooth Connection 20 6 4 Data Transfer 21 6 5 Reviewing Data and Creating Reports 21 7 Alarms 23 7 1 Technical Alarms 23 7 2 Clinical Alarms 23 8 Taking Care of the SunTech Vet25E 24 8 1 Battery 24 8 2 Cleaning 24 8 3 Preventative Maintenance 24 8 4 Sy...

Page 5: ...e that operation of the monitor does not result in prolonged impairment of the circulation of the patient WARNING DO NOT apply the BP cuff to a limb being used for IV infusions or any other intravascular access therapy or an arteriovenous A V shunt as the cuff inflation can temporarily block the infusion potentially causing harm to the patient WARNING Pressurization of the cuff can temporarily cau...

Page 6: ...terpretation of BP measurement should be made only by a veterinarian or trained medical staff Minimize limb movement during the measurement CAUTION A compressed or kinked connection hose may cause continuous cuff pressure resulting in blood flow interference and potentially harmful injury to the patient If the cuff fails to deflate the operator should be instructed on how to remove the cuff CAUTIO...

Page 7: ...O 7000 2498 Cuff index line must fall within range markings SunTech Design Arrow should be placed over artery SunTech Design Symbol indicating limb circumference SunTech Design Index line SunTech Design Not made with natural rubber latex SunTech Design Not made with PVC SunTech Design Reference Number ISO 7000 2493 Type BF Applied Part IEC 60417 5333 Fragile handle with care ISO 7000 0621 Humidity...

Page 8: ...ding the AC Adapter The patient environment is defined in the following diagram Adjusts volume SunTech Design View Memory SunTech Design Exits or closes a screen SunTech Design Goes back to previous screen SunTech Design Deletes all stored memory data SunTech Design Averages selected BP readings SunTech Design Begins STAT Mode SunTech Design Bluetooth Bluetooth Begins data transfer SunTech Design ...

Page 9: ...re user s ability to monitor the screen continuously Ensure monitor is placed away from table top edges and route the patient cables so that if pulled the monitor will not fall 3 3 Front Panel 3 4 Connect Power Hose and Sensors CAUTION Read all warnings cautions and instructions provided prior to using the device 1 Insert AC adapter plug into the Vet25E Plug other end of the AC adapter into a powe...

Page 10: ...ctor clicks into the locking position by rotating clockwise For additional information on how to take a BP measurement see Section 5 3 5 Display Animal Selection Screen When you turn on your SunTech Vet25E you will see the Animal Selection Screen Even if you are not ready to measure BP on a patient select an animal mode so that you can proceed to the Main Screen This screen can be turned off see A...

Page 11: ...ter you press on the Menu button on the main screen the Icon Menu will open Here you can access various functions and settings of the device The Icon Menu is not accessible during a BP measurement 1 Exit Icon Menu 2 Settings For more information on selecting settings see Section 4 3 3 Animal Selection 4 Speaker Volume 5 Memory For more information on reviewing and transferring data see Section 6 B...

Page 12: ...a Bluetooth 4 Selecting Your Settings 4 1 Animal Mode Small Animal Mode should be chosen when taking BP measurements on cats and dogs up to a 3 BP cuff size This size typically applies to dogs or cats weighing less than 8kg 17 5 lbs Large Animal Mode has been designed for animals requiring a 4 BP cuff or larger This size typically applies to dogs weighing more than 8 kg 17 5 lbs Equine Mode is des...

Page 13: ...presents the value for which all values below that number will trigger the alarm The value on the right side represents the value for which all values above that number will trigger the alarm Using the keypad type in the desired value and touch the checkmark Touch the numbers on the right or left to set the alarm limits Clinical Alarms Provides access to turning ON and setting clinical alarms Powe...

Page 14: ...ings screen in the Icon Menu then choose Power Management Factory setting is 10 minutes Auto off Timer may be set to 5 10 and 20 minutes or Always ON TIP Battery charge may be rapidly depleted if set to always ON Note Only use the power cord provided Part Number 19 0020 00 Interval BP To set the time between BP measurements during Interval Mode select the interval time desired To access the Interv...

Page 15: ...he and buttons to select the hour and minute In AM PM format touch the AM or PM button to toggle between them To exit without changing the time touch Cancel To save the time select Set Date To set the date select the Settings screen in the Icon Menu then choose Date Two date formats are available MM DD YY and DD MM YY Select between the two date formats and touch Continue Use the and buttons to se...

Page 16: ...ood Pressure Measurement 5 1 Cuff Sizing The SunTech Vet25E comes with a variety of different BP cuff sizes Each cuff contains important markings that help with selecting the right cuff size These are SunTech designed symbols Make sure this part of cuff is placed over the patient s artery When the cuff is wrapped around the patient s limb or base of the tail its Index Marker should fall within thi...

Page 17: ...at they are lying down seated or held Place the cuff on the limb making sure not to place it over a joint Connect cuff hose to monitor hose TIP The success of the BP measurement is dependent on choosing the correct cuff and attaching it to the patient correctly The cuff is the sensor so make sure to snugly fit the cuff as this provides better signals to the monitor 2 Press the Power Button to turn...

Page 18: ...rogress pressing the START STOP button will immediately stop the measurement and deflate the cuff TIP For information on averaging BP measurements see Section 8 2 5 4 Interval BP Mode In Interval BP Mode the SunTech Vet25E automatically takes a BP reading at set time intervals The time interval can be changed through the Interval BP settings see Section 4 To start taking BP measurements in Interva...

Page 19: ... immediately stop the measurement and deflate the cuff An abort message will appear on the screen and a short beep will sound if volume is on START STOP button returns to magenta and monitor gets ready to start a new reading 6 Reviewing and Transferring Data 6 1 Viewing Stored Measurements To take additional BP readings press START STOP again To view previous readings touch Menu then touch the Mem...

Page 20: ...ragged onto the desktop for easy access to the application 2 Insert the USB Bluetooth Transmitter into an open USB port on the PC The computer will automatically install the Bluetooth USB Pairing with the Vet25E 1 To turn on Bluetooth on the Vet25E touch the Bluetooth icon in the Icon Menu The monitor will automatically attempt to pair with the other device While the device is connecting via Bluet...

Page 21: ...n all data is downloaded from the Vet25E and displayed on the software main screen in tabular format with the latest data at the top of the screen Within the PC application a patient name patient ID species and age can be added Saving Patient Information 1 Select the data points for a patient by holding Ctrl and clicking on each one For large amounts of consecutive data points hold Shift and click...

Page 22: ...data transfer is complete select the data points to be included in the report by holding Ctrl and clicking on each one For large amounts of consecutive data points hold Shift and click the first and last data points to be included TIP Only 24 hours of data can be graphed at one time If graph contains a message saying Maximum Limit Exceeded review data selected to ensure that a 24 hour period is no...

Page 23: ...st with troubleshooting the problem For a list of status messages see Section 10 7 2 Clinical Alarms Clinical alarms occur when a measured value meets or exceeds the high or low limit set for that parameter The default mode for clinical alarms is OFF See Section 4 for instructions on turning on clinical alarms and setting clinical alarm values When a BP clinical alarm occurs the measurement value ...

Page 24: ...arged 8 2 Cleaning Cleaning the Vet25E WARNING DO NOT immerse the monitor in any fluid or attempt to clean the unit with liquid detergents or solvents This may cause an electrical hazard Do not use the monitor if accidental wetting occurs As needed clean the display using a soft lint free cloth sprayed with an alcohol free glass cleaner Dampen a soft cloth with mild medical grade disinfectant and ...

Page 25: ...e power from the system To replace the battery use a screwdriver to unscrew the screw and open the battery bay door on the bottom of the device Remove battery by disconnecting the electrical connector Replace battery and reconnect the electrical connector Replace battery bay door and secure with screw Before use battery must be fully charged CAUTION Use only approved accessories Replace battery on...

Page 26: ...p Luer Sizes 1 6 98 0240 00 Pack of 6 cuffs 1 of each size 1 6 Patient Hose 6 ft 1 8 m 91 0028 75 6 ft 1 8 m black individual Patient Hose 10 ft 3 m 91 0028 76 10 ft 3 m black individual AC Adapter 19 0020 00 Power Supply Universal Armour in Flamingo Pink 39 0195 03 Protective cover pink individual Armour in Peacock Blue 39 0195 04 Protective cover blue individual Armour in Tree Frog Green 39 0195...

Page 27: ...atient for an extended time period Check to ensure cuff is fitting snugly on patient and is positioned properly Check that cuff is in correct position Check patient for moving trembling Check Batteries Battery power is low See the battery life indicator on the Main Screen Replace batteries if needed Air Blockage Air is not able to pass through the hose or cuff properly Check that hose has no sharp...

Page 28: ...nterval BP set for every 5 minutes a fully charged battery should last at least 4 hours before requiring recharging If only taking manual BP measurements a fully charged battery should last for at least 150 BP measurements before requiring recharging Fully charging the battery should take under 6 hours Battery life is very dependent on the touch screen display ON time To maximize life SunTech sugg...

Page 29: ...d Service Department Oakfield Industrial Estate Eynsham Oxfordshire OX29 4TS UK Tel 44 0 1865 884 234 Fax 44 0 1865 884 235 This limited warranty is void if the instrument has been damaged by accident misuse negligence act of God or serviced by any person not authorized by SunTech Medical Inc It contains the entire obligation of SunTech Medical Inc and no other warranties expressed implied or stat...

Page 30: ...s Operating Conditions Vet25E Monitor 0 C to 50 C 15 to 90 non condensing humidity Storage Conditions 20 C to 65 C 15 to 90 non condensing humidity Altitude Measurement accuracy not affected by altitude Power Source Lithium ion Battery and or AC Adapter Input Voltage Range Universal 100 to 240 Vac Input Frequency Range Universal 50 to 60 Hz Input Efficiency rating DoE Level VI Isolation Classifica...

Page 31: ... this or other equipment EMC Statement This equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service per the EMC information provided in this document This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices to IEC60601 1 2 2014 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical ...

Page 32: ... electronic equipment Class B The Vet25E Monitor is suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly connected to the public low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes Harmonic emissions IEC 61000 3 2 Class A Voltage fluctuations flicker emissions IEC 61000 3 3 Complies Guidance and Manufacturer s Declaration Electromagnetic Imm...

Page 33: ...nput 3m Line to Ground 0 5 1 2kV DC power quality shall be provided by the supplied power adapter DC Input 3m Line to Ground 0 5 1kV Conducted Disturbances induced by RF fields IEC 61000 4 6 All device input and output connections and cables 3V 0 15MHz 80MHz 6V in ISM bands between 0 15 MHz and 80MHz 80 AM at 1kHz Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment A...

Page 34: ...atts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters m and E is the Immunity Test Level in V m 𝐸 6 𝑑 𝑃 Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range Rated maximum output power of transmitter Watts W Separation distance according to frequ...

Page 35: ... s Signal Input Parts Signal Output parts to RF wireless communication equipment Test Frequency MHz Band a MHz Service b Modulation b Maximum Power W Distance m IMMUNITY TEST LEVEL V m 358 380 390 TETRA 400 Pulse Modulation b 18Hz 1 8 0 3 27 450 430 470 GMRS 460 FRS 460 FM c 5 kHz deviation 1 kHz sine 2 0 3 28 710 704 787 LTE Band 13 17 Pulse Modulation b 217Hz 0 2 0 3 9 745 780 810 800 960 GSM 80...

Page 36: ...tored and hardware verification checks can be performed The service screens are accessed by holding down the power button for approximately 6 seconds when turning the monitor ON When viewing service screens the Start Stop button LED is white No parts on the monitor or its accessories are serviceable Service Information Basic details are logged which includes the number of measurement cycles user i...

Page 37: ...hat the module pressure is equal to the manometer pressure 3 mmHg or 2 of the target value If the pressure is within limits then touch the Stop button and the calibration check is complete If the pressure does not agree with the manometer then the transducer needs to be re calibrated Send monitor back to SunTech Medical following the procedure in the Limited Warranty section of the manual Air Leak...

Page 38: ...ch begins the air leak check and shows the pneumatic pressure and a timer This check takes approximately 2 minutes When the check is complete the monitor will indicate a pass or fail result If pass then touch the Pass button and the air leak check is complete If fail then there is an air leak within the pneumatic system Try repeating the check with a different cuff making sure all connections are ...

Page 39: ...ng the software the monitor cannot be in use and the accessories should not be contacting the patient With the USB drive inserted into the device touch Software Update from the Service Mode screen A status bar will indicate the progress of the update Do not turn off the device during the update The device will restart when OK is pressed after the update is complete ...

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