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Indications for Use
Remove the batteries if the device will be stored for more than 1 month.
This equipment complies with IEC 60601-1-2 for electromagnetic compatibility for medical electrical equipment and/or
systems. This standard is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical medical
installation. However, because of the proliferation of radio-frequency transmitting equipment and other sources of electrical
noise in healthcare and other environments, it is possible that high levels of such interference due to close proximity or
strength of a source might disrupt the performance of this device. Medical electrical equipment needs special precautions
regarding EMC, and all equipment must be installed and put into service according to the EMC information specified.
In compliance with the European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 2002/96/EC, do not
dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. This device contains WEEE materials; please contact your
distributor regarding take-back or recycling of the device. If you are unsure how to reach your distributor, please call
Nonin for your distributor’s contact information.
This device’s display will go blank after 10 seconds of inadequate signals. The data update period is every 1.5 seconds.
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment.
This device is designed to determine the percentage of arterial oxygen saturation of functional hemoglobin. Factors that
may degrade pulse oximeter performance or affect the accuracy of the measurement include the following:
A functional tester cannot be used to assess the accuracy of a pulse oximeter monitor or sensor.
All parts and accessories connected to the serial port of this device must be certified according to at least IEC Standard
EN 60950, IEC 62368-1, or UL1950 for data-processing equipment.
This device is a precision electronic instrument and must be repaired by trained Nonin personnel only. Field repair of the
device is not possible. Do not attempt to open the case or repair the electronics. Opening the case may damage the
device and void the warranty.
Any sign or evidence of opening the system, field service by non-Nonin personnel, tampering, or any kind of misuse or
abuse of the system, shall void the warranty in its entirety.
Replace batteries within 30 seconds to avoid losing settings (date, time, and data stored in memory) or corrupting data.
Use only the Nonin-branded Model 2000SL, 2000T, or 2000SA veterinary sensors for monitoring. These sensors are
manufactured to meet the calibration requirements for the Nonin Model 2500A VET pulse oximeter. The oximeter is
calibrated for adult human hemoglobin measured at the finger tip. Although animal hemoglobin has similar optical
characteristics, other types of hemoglobin or alternate sensor locations may affect the calibration.
Certain pharmacologic agents used to sedate or anesthetize animals may have cardiovascular effects that can adversely
affect the performance of the pulse oximeter by reducing the perfusion to the sensor site. Examples of commonly used
agents that may have this type of effect on certain animal species are Detomidine HCl and Xylazine HCl.
There is a wide range of variability between animal species and their respective differences in anatomy, physiology, and
responses to veterinary pharmacological agents. Therefore, the veterinary professional will need to use discretion when
selecting sensors and/or sensor sites that are appropriate for the animal species and the monitoring conditions.
When attaching the pulse oximeter sensor, make sure to secure the sensor in a manner that will not restrict perfusion.
An improperly applied sensor could inhibit proper function of the pulse oximeter and cause discomfort or localized
ischemia to the animal.
Failure of a network data coupling (serial cable/connectors) will result in loss of data transfer.
Cautions (Continued)
- excessive ambient light
- excessive
motion
- electrosurgical
interference
- blood flow restrictors (arterial catheters, blood
pressure cuffs, infusion lines, etc.)
- moisture in the sensor (for non-lingual applications)
- improperly
applied
sensor
- incorrect sensor type
- inadequate
signal
- venous
pulsations
- anemia or low hemoglobin concentrations
- cardiogreen and other intravascular dyes
- carboxyhemoglobin
- methemoglobin
- dysfunctional
hemoglobin
- residue (e.g., dried blood, dirt, grease, oil) in the light
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