BCI 1884 User manual

Pulse Oximeter
Operation Manual
Catalog Number 1884
Version 7, March 2003
Copyright BCI, Inc. - 2003

Table of Contents
Oximeter Operation Manual i
Clinician’s Operation Manual
Warranty & Service Information ................................................................................................... iii
Proprietary Notice ....................................................................................................................... iii
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ iii
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................ iii
Disclaimer of Warranties ............................................................................................................ iii
Conditions of Warranty............................................................................................................... iii
Limitation of Remedies ............................................................................................................... iii
Warranty Procedure .................................................................................................................... iv
CE Notice....................................................................................................................................... iv
Warnings, Cautions, & Notes ..........................................................................................................v
Symbol Definitions ..........................................................................................................................v
Warnings ..........................................................................................................................................v
Cautions ......................................................................................................................................... vi
Notes .............................................................................................................................................. vi
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1
About the Manual......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Theory of Operation..................................................................................................................... 1-1
Chapter 2: Intended Use and Monitor Features 2-1
Intended Use ................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Monitor Features .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Chapter 3: Controls & Features 3-1
Monitor Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
Sensor/Printer Connector .......................................................................................................... 3-1
SpO2 Numeric Display .............................................................................................................. 3-1
Pulse Rate Numeric Display......................................................................................................3-1
Pulse Strength Bar Graph.......................................................................................................... 3-1
Low Battery Indicator ............................................................................................................... 3-1
xON OFF Key......................................................................................................................... 3-2
FPRINT Key ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
8Speaker Silence Key............................................................................................................. 3-2
Chapter 4: Operating Instructions 4-1
Unpacking the Monitor ................................................................................................................ 4-1
Install the Batteries....................................................................................................................... 4-1
Attaching the Sensor to the Patient .............................................................................................. 4-2
Choosing the Sensor.................................................................................................................. 4-2
Care and Handling of the Sensor............................................................................................... 4-3
Checking the Sensor and Oximetry Cable ................................................................................ 4-4
Cleaning or Disinfecting the Sensors ........................................................................................ 4-4
Turning On the Monitor............................................................................................................... 4-5
Enable/Disable Pulse Beep........................................................................................................ 4-5
Low Battery Indicator .................................................................................................................. 4-6
Turning Off the Monitor .............................................................................................................. 4-6
Automatic Power Down............................................................................................................4-6
Checking the Monitor’s Performance .......................................................................................... 4-6
Chapter 5: Patient Numbers & Trend Data 5-1
Description................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Manually Incrementing the Patient Number ................................................................................ 5-1
Clearing Trend Data..................................................................................................................... 5-1

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Chapter 6: Printer 6-1
Description................................................................................................................................... 6-1
What You’ll Need for Printing .................................................................................................... 6-1
Trend Printouts ............................................................................................................................ 6-2
Collecting Trend Data............................................................................................................... 6-2
Data log........................................................................................................................................ 6-2
Paper Feed................................................................................................................................. 6-3
Chapter 7: PC Communication Setup 7-1
Description................................................................................................................................... 7-1
PC Communication Setup............................................................................................................ 7-1
Chapter 8: Maintenance 8-1
Schedule of Maintenance............................................................................................................. 8-1
Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 9-1
EMI Interference.......................................................................................................................... 9-2
Chapter 10: Optional Supplies & Accessories 10-1
Ordering Information:................................................................................................................ 10-1
Chapter 11: Specifications 11-1
Equipment Classification ........................................................................................................... 11-1
Displays, Indicators, & Keys ..................................................................................................... 11-1
SpO2........................................................................................................................................... 11-1
Pulse Rate .................................................................................................................................. 11-2
Optional Printer ......................................................................................................................... 11-2
Power Requirements .................................................................................................................. 11-2
Battery Life................................................................................................................................ 11-2
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................ 11-2
Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................... 11-2

Warranty & Service Information
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Warranty & Service Information
Proprietary Notice
Information contained in this document is copyrighted by BCI, Inc. and may not be duplicated
in full or part by any person without prior written approval of BCI, Inc. Its purpose is to
provide the user with adequately detailed documentation to efficiently install, operate,
maintain and order spare parts for the device supplied. Every effort has been made to keep the
information contained in this document current and accurate as of the date of publication or
revision. However, no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error free or that it is
accurate regarding any specification.
WARRANTY
Limited Warranty
Seller warrants to the original purchaser that the Product, not including accessories, shall be
free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, if used in accordance with
its labeling for two years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser.
Seller warrants to the original purchaser that the reusable oximeter sensors supplied as
accessories, shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, if used
in accordance with its labeling for one year from the date of shipment to the original purchaser
(USA ).
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY, AS CONDITIONED AND LIMITED, IS
IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Seller disclaims responsibility for the suitability of the Product for any particular medical
treatment or for any medical complications resulting from the use of the Product. This
disclaimer is dictated by the many elements which are beyond Seller’s control, such as
diagnosis of patient, conditions under which the Product may be used, handling of the Product
after it leaves Seller’s possession, execution of recommended instructions for use and others.
Conditions of Warranty
This warranty is void if the Product has been altered, misused, damaged by neglect or
accident, not properly maintained or recharged, or repaired by persons not authorized by
Seller. Misuse includes, but is not limited to, use not in compliance with the labeling or use
with accessories not manufactured by Seller. This warranty does not cover normal wear and
tear and maintenance items.
Limitation of Remedies
The original purchaser’s exclusive remedy shall be, at Seller’s sole option, the repair or
replacement of the Product. THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. In no event will
Seller’s liability arising out of any cause whatsoever (whether such cause is based in
contract, negligence, strict liability, tort or otherwise) exceed the price of the Product
and in no event shall Seller be responsible for consequential, incidental or special
damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to, lost business,
revenues and profits.

Warnings, Cautions, & Notes
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Warranty Procedure
To obtain warranty service in the USA, you must request a Customer Service Report (CSR)
number from Technical Service. Reference the CSR number when returning your Product,
freight and insurance prepaid, to: BCI, Inc., N7 W22025 Johnson Road, Waukesha, WI
53186-1856. Telephone: [phone]. Facsimile: 262-542-3325. Seller will not be
responsible for unauthorized returns or for loss or damage to the Product during the return
shipment. The repaired or replaced Product will be shipped, freight prepaid, to Purchaser.
To obtain warranty outside the USA, contact your local distributor.
CE Notice
Marking by the symbol C0473 indicates compliance of this device to the Medical Device
Directive 93/42/EEC.
Authorized Representative (as defined by the Medical Device Directive):
Graseby Medical Ltd.
Colonial Way, Watford, Herts,
UK WD2 4LG
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Warnings, Cautions, & Notes
KEYWORD DEFINITION
WARNING Tells you about something that could hurt the patient or hurt the operator
CAUTION Tells you something that could damage the monitor
NOTE Tells you other important information
Symbol Definitions
SYMBOL DEFINITION
r Type BF equipment
2Attention, consult accompanying documents
7 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel
D Output voltage
E Input voltage
F Printer On/Off
G Direct current
B Alarm Silence
x On/Off
1 Non AP device
8 Speaker On/Off
C Use By
Warnings
WARNING! Federal law (USA) restricts the use or sale of this device by, or on the order
of, a physician.
WARNING! Do not use this device in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
WARNING! Do not use this device in the presence of magnetic resonance imaging (MR
or MRI) equipment.
WARNING! This device must be used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms.
This device is only intended to be an adjunct in patient assessment.
WARNING! Prolonged use or the patient’s condition may require changing the sensor
site periodically. Change sensor site and check skin integrity, circulatory status, and
correct alignment at least every 4 hours.
WARNING! When attaching sensors with Microfoam®1tape, do not stretch the tape or
attach the tape too tightly. Tape applied too tightly may cause inaccurate readings and
blisters on the patient’s skin (lack of skin respiration, not heat, causes the blisters).
1Microfoam® is a registered trademark of the 3M Company

Warnings, Cautions, & Notes
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WARNING! When connecting this monitor to any instrument, verify proper operation
before clinical use. Refer to the instrument’s user manual for full instructions.
Accessory equipment connected to the monitor’s data interface must be certified
according to the respective IEC standards, i.e., IEC 950 for data processing equipment or
IEC 601-1 for electromedical equipment. All combinations of equipment must be in
compliance with IEC 601-1-1 systems requirements. Anyone connecting additional
equipment to the signal input port or the signal output port configures a medical system,
and, therefore, is responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the
system standard IEC 601-1-1.
Warning: Patient safety can be compromised by the use of a power supply not supplied
by BCI, Inc. Use only the power supply included with your monitor, or approved by BCI,
Inc.
WARNING! IEC 950 approved equipment must be placed outside the “patient
environment.” The patient environment is defined as an area 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the
patient.
PATIENT ENVIRONMENT
R 1.5m (4.9 ft)
Cautions
CAUTION! Do not autoclave, ethylene oxide sterilize, or immerse the sensors in liquid.
CAUTION! This device is intended for use by persons trained in professional health care.
The operator must be thoroughly familiar with the information in this manual before
using the device.
CAUTION! Connect only the printer cable specifically intended for use with this device
(see Optional Supplies and Accessories).
CAUTION: Do not allow water or any other liquid to spill onto the monitor. Unplug the
external power supply from the monitor before cleaning or disinfecting the monitor.
Evidence that liquid has been allowed to enter the monitor voids the warranty.
Notes
NOTE! Operation of this device may be adversely affected in the presence of strong
electromagnetic sources, such as electrosurgery equipment.
NOTE! Operation of this device may be adversely affected in the presence of computed
tomograph (CT) equipment.
NOTE! Use only SpO2sensors supplied with, or specifically intended for use with, this
device.
NOTE! SpO2measurements may be adversely affected in the presence of high ambient
light. Shield the sensor area (with a surgical towel, for example) if necessary.

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NOTE! Dyes introduced into the bloodstream, such as methylene blue, indocyanine
green, indigo carmine, patent blue V (PBV), and fluorescein may adversely affect the
accuracy of the SpO2reading.
NOTE! Any condition that restricts blood flow, such as use of a blood pressure cuff or
extremes in systemic vascular resistance, may cause an inability to determine accurate
pulse rate and SpO2readings.
NOTE! Remove fingernail polish or false fingernails before applying SpO2sensors.
Fingernail polish or false fingernails may cause inaccurate SpO2readings.
NOTE! Batteries are user replaceable. Follow local governing ordinances and recycling
instructions regarding disposal or recycling of device components, including batteries.
NOTE! SpO2averaging is the number of pulse beats over which the SpO2value is
averaged; pulse averaging is the number of seconds over which the pulse value is
averaged.
NOTE! Hazards arising from software errors have been minimized. Hazard analysis was
performed to meet prEN1441: 1994.
NOTE! When printing, or advancing the paper, place the oximeter on it’s side so as to
assure no paper jams occur.
NOTE! Optical cross-talk can occur when two or more sensors are placed in close
proximity. It can be eliminated by covering each site with an opaque material.