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Warnings
1) This sensor is for use only with compatible patient monitors or pulse oximeter devices. Use of this sensor
with instruments other than compatibles may result in improper performance.
2) Some factors may affect the accuracy of saturation measurements. Such factors include: excessive patient
movement, fingernail polish, use of intravascular dyes, excessive light, poorly perfused finger, extreme fin-
ger sizes or improper placement of the sensor.
3) The sensor site must be checked for skin integrity 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 to
another finger.
4) 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. Do not use the
sensor during MRI scanning.
5) Carefully route cables to reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.
6) Do not alter or modify the sensor. Alterations or modifications may affect performance or accuracy.
7) Do not use the sensor if the sensor or the sensor cable appears damaged.
Instructions for Adult SpO
2
Finger Clip Sensor
Intended Use
Must be used with a compatible patient monitor or a pulse oximeter device. The 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 40kg.
Contraindications
This sensor is contraindicated for use on active patients or for prolonged use.
Instructions for Use
1) With the upper and lower jaws open, place an index finger evenly on the base of the clip. Push the finger tip
against the stop so that it is over the sensor window . If an index finger cannot be positioned correctly, or is
not available, other fingers can be used.
2) Note: When selecting a sensor site, priority should be given to an extremity free of an arterial catheter, blood
pressure cuff, or intravascular infusion line.
3) Spread open the rear tabs of the sensor
to provide even force over the length of
the pads .
4) The sensor should be oriented in such
a way that the cable is positioned along
the top of the hand .
5) Plug the sensor into the oximeter and
verify proper operation as described in the oximeter operator’s manual.
6) Inspect the monitoring site every 4 hours for skin integrity.
7) Before each use, 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.
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, poorly perfused
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.
