Operator's Manual

Chapter 6 Taking medical readings
Tempus Pro User/Operator Manual - 41-2001EN-00 – Page 88
WARNING
Before use, carefully read the sensor's Directions for Use.
WARNING
To avoid cross contamination only use Masimo single use sensors on the same
patient.
WARNING
Unless otherwise specified, do not sterilize sensors or patient cables by irradiation,
steam, autoclave or ethylene oxide.
WARNING
See the cleaning instructions in the directions for use for the Masimo re-useable
sensors.
CAUTION
Unplug the sensor from the monitor before cleaning or disinfecting to prevent damaging
sensor or monitor, and to prevent user safety hazards.
CAUTION
Users are reminded that because pulse oximeter measurements are statistically distributed,
only about two-thirds of measurements can be expected to fall within ±Arms of the value
measured by a co-oximeter. Information on the clinical desaturation trials performed to
validate the oximeter is available on request.
CAUTION
Use only Masimo oximetry sensors for SpO
2
measurements. Other oxygen transducers
(sensors) may cause improper results.
CAUTION
Do not use the Pulse CO-Oximeter or oximetry sensors during magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) scanning. Induced current could potentially cause burns. The Pulse CO-Oximeter may
affect the MRI image, and the MRI unit may affect the accuracy of the oximetry
measurements.
CAUTION
Exercise caution when applying a sensor to a site with compromised skin integrity. Applying
tape or pressure to such a site may reduce circulation and/or cause further skin
deterioration.
CAUTION
Circulation distal to the sensor site should be checked routinely.
Note
SpO
2
averaging is the number of pulse beats over which the SpO
2
value is averaged; pulse
averaging is the number of seconds over which the pulse value is averaged.
Note
DESAT trails were performed in the normal sensitivity mode.
Note
The plethysmogram is not normalised.
Note
The pulse oximeter probe is for use with intact skin only. The probe used is not sterile and
contains no latex. Patient contact materials have undergone extensive biocompatibility
testing; further information is available on request.