Creative Medical POD-1a User manual

Fingertip Oximeter
User Manual
Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd.

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Instructions to User
Dear Customers,
Thank you for purchasing this quality product.
Please read the manual very carefully before using
this device. Failure to follow these instructions can
cause measuring abnormality or damage to the
Oximeter.
The manual is published in English and we have the
ultimate right to explain the Manual. No part of this
manual may be photocopied, reproduced or
translated into another language without the prior
written consent. We reserve the right to improve
and amend it at any time without prior notice.
For user's convenience, we share the latest version
analysis software of the Oximeter on our website,
the user can enter into our website
(www.creative-sz.com) to download the
corresponding latest version data manager software.
Please contact the manufacturer or your local
distributor if anything about software downloading.
Version of the Manual: Ver 1.2

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Revised date: April 13th, 2020
All rights reserved.
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Notes
The contents contained in this manual are
subject to change without notice.
Information furnished by our company is
believed to be accurate and reliable. However,
no responsibility is assumed by us for its use, or
any infringements of patients or other rights of
third parties that may result from its use.
Instructions for Safe Operation
Check the device to make sure that there is no
visible damage that may affect user’s safety or
measurement performance with regard to
sensors and clips. It is recommended that the
device should be inspected minimally before
each use. If there is obvious damage, stop
using the device.
Special attention should be paid while the
Oximeter is used constantly under the

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ambient temperature over 37°C, burning hurt
may occur because of over-heating of the
sensor at this situation.
Necessary maintenance must be performed
only by qualified service technicians. Users
are not permitted to service this device.
The Oximeter must not be used with devices
and accessories not specified in User Manual.
Cautions
Explosive hazard—DO NOT use the Oximeter
in environment with inflammable gas such as
some ignitable anesthetic agents.
DO NOT use the Oximeter while the patient is
under MRI or CT scanning. This device is NOT
MRI Compatible.
Warnings
Discomfort or pain may appear if using the
Oximeter continuously on the same location
for a long time, especially for patient with
poor microcirculation. It is recommended that
the Oximeter should not be applied to the

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same location for longer than 2 hours. If any
abnormal condition is found, please change
the position of Oximeter.
DO NOT clip this device on edema or tender
tissue.
The light (the infrared light is invisible)
emitted from the device is harmful to the eyes.
Do not stare at the light.
The Oximeter is not a treatment device.
Local laws and Regulations must be followed
when disposing of the device.
Attentions
Keep the Oximeter away from dust, vibration,
corrosive substances, explosive materials, high
temperature and moisture.
The device should be kept out of the reach of
children.
If the Oximeter gets wet, please stop using it
and do not resume operation until it is dry and
checked for correct operation. When it is
carried from a cold environment to a warm

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and humid environment, please do not use it
immediately. Allow at least 15 minutes for
Oximeter to reach ambient temperature.
DO NOT operate the button on the front panel
with sharp materials or sharp point.
DO NOT use high temperature or high pressure
steam disinfection on the Oximeter. Refer to
Chapter 7 for instructions regarding cleaning
and disinfection.
The equipment is IP22 with protection against
harmful solid foreign objects and ingress of
liquid. So that means the equipment is
protected against solid foreign objects of
12.5mm and greater, and protected against
vertically falling water drops when enclosure
tilted up to 15°.
Please pay attention to the effects of lint, dust,
light (including sunlight), etc.

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Declaration of Conformity
The manufacturer hereby declares that this device
complies with the following standards:
IEC 60601-1: 2005 Medical electrical
equipment-Part 1: General requirements for basic
safety and essential performance;
BS/EN/ISO 9919:2009 or the equivalent ISO
80601-2-61:2011 - Medical electrical equipment --
Part 2-61: Particular requirements for basic safety
and essential performance of pulse Oximeter
equipment.
And it also follows the provisions of the council
directive MDD 93/42/EEC.
Caution: U.S. federal law restricts this device
to sale or use by or on the order of a physician.

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FCC Rules are specifically for PC-60NW
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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Table of Contents
1 OVERVIEW.....................................................................1
1.1 APPEARANCE............................................................. 1
1.2 NAME AND MODEL....................................................2
1.3 INTENDED USE...........................................................2
1.4 FEATURE LIST............................................................. 3
2 BATTERY INSTALLATION........................................... 12
3 EXTERNAL SPO2PROBE CONNECTION.................. 13
4 OPERATION.................................................................14
5 DOWNLOAD THE APP SOFTWARE..........................29
6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................... 33
7 PACKING LIST..............................................................37
8 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE................................... 38
8.1 MAINTENANCE........................................................ 38
8.2 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING INSTRUCTION............40
9 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................41
10 KEY OF SYMBOLS.....................................................42

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11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS......................... 43
APPENDIX I RESULT DESCRIPTION.............................47
APPENDIX II EMC.......................................................... 48

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1 Overview
1.1 Appearance
Figure 1 Front View
Rubber Cushions
Display Key
Nameplate
Lanyard Hole
Battery Cover
Display Screen
Figure 2 Rear View

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Note: the appearance is for demonstration only,
please refer to the oximeter you purchased.
1.2 Name and Model
Name: Fingertip Oximeter
Model:
POD-1a/POD-2a/POD-3a/POD-1/POD-2/POD-3/
POD-1W/PC-60B/PC-60B1/PC-60B2/PC-60B3/
PC-60B5/PC-60NW-1/PC-60C/PC-60C1/PC-60C2/
PC-60D/PC-60D2/PC-60E/PC-60N/PC-60NW/
PC-60F/PC-60FW/PC-60A
1.3 Intended Use
This Fingertip Oximeter is intended for measuring
the pulse rate and functional oxygen saturation
(SpO2) through a patient’s finger. It is applicable
for spot-checking SpO2and pulse rate of adult and
pediatric patients in homes and medical clinics.
Models with external sensor options and
over-limit Indication may be used for longer
periods of time dependent on the suitability of
the sensor selected.

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1.4 Feature List
Explanation of abbreviations:
"√" this function is available, " ×" without this
function.
Display type: X-Y-Z
M=monochrome, D=dualcolor,
C=full color
L=LCD, O=OLED.
S=segment, D=dot-matrix.
Note: The finger clip of PC-60D & 60D2 are
suitable for small fingers, especially for pediatric
patients. The only difference between these two
Oximeters is battery type. PC-60D installs
rechargeable button cell battery which could use
many times after being charged by the charger.

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Configuration of PC-XXXX Fingertip Oximeters
Model
Function
POD-1a
POD-2a
POD-3a
POD-1
POD-2
POD-3
Display type
S-L-M
S-L-D
S-L-C
S-L-M
S-L-D
S-L-C
SpO2
√
√
√
√
√
√
PR
√
√
√
√
√
√
PI (Perfusion
index)
×
×
×
×
×
×
Plethysmogra
m
×
×
×
×
×
×
Pulse bar
√
√
√
√
√
√
Auto on
√
√
√
√
√
√
Auto off
√
√
√
√
√
√
Low voltage
indication
√
√
√
√
√
√
Two
directions
display
√
√
√
√
√
√
Wireless
function
×
×
×
Opti
onal
×
×

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Model
Function
60B
60B1
60B2
60B3
60B5
Display type
S-L-M
D-O-D
D-O-M
D-O-D
D-L-D
SpO2
√
√
√
√
√
PR
√
√
√
√
√
PI(Perfusion
index)
√
√
√
√
√
Plethysmogra
m
×
√
√
√
√
Pulse bar
√
√
√
√
√
Auto on
√
√
√
√
√
Auto off
√
√
√
√
√
Over-limit
indication
√
√
√
√
√
Low voltage
indication
√
√
√
√
√
Two
directions
display
×
4
√
4
√
Waterproof
& drop
resistant
×
√
×
×
×

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Big
numerical
display
×
×
×
×
√
Model
Function
60C
60C1
60C2
60D
60D2
60E
Display type
D-O-C
D-O-C
D-O-C
D-O-C
D-O-C
D-O-C
SpO2, PR, PI
√
√
√
√
√
√
Plethysmogram
√
√
√
√
√
√
Auto on & off
√
√
√
√
√
√
Pulse bar
×
×
√
√
√
√
Over-limit
indication
√
√
√
√
√
√
Setting menu
×
√
×
×
×
×
Pulse beep
×
√
×
×
×
√
Low voltage
indication
√
√
√
√
√
√
Four directions
display
√
√
√
√
√
√
Orientation
-sensor
×
√
×
×
×
√
External probe
connection
×
×
×
×
×
√

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Big numerical
display
√
√
×
×
×
×
Note: the new PC-60D2 is applicable for
measuring SpO2and PR of pediatric.
Model
Function
POD-
1 W
60N
60NW
(Color)
60NW-1
(Dual)
New
60D2
Display type
S-L-M
D-O-C
D-O-C
D-O-D
D-O-D
SpO2, PR, PI
SpO2,
PR,
√
√
√
√
Plethysmogra
m
×
√
√
√
√
Pulse bar
√
√
√
√
√
Auto on
√
√
√
√
√
Auto off
√
√
√
√
√
Setting menu
×
√
√
√
×
Pulse beep
×
√
√
×
×
Low voltage
indication
√
√
√
√
√

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Four
directions
display
2
√
√
√
√
Orientation-
sensor
×
×
√
×
×
External
probe
connection
×
√
√
×
×
Wireless
function
√
×
√
√
×
Model
Function
PC-60F
PC-60FW
PC-60A
Display type
D-O-D
D-O-D
S-L-M
SpO2, PR, PI
√
√
√
Plethysmogram
√
√
×
Auto on/off
√
√
√
PR and PI shifts
√
√
√
Pulse bar
√
√
√
Over-limits
indication
√
√
√
Over-limits
indication sound
√
√
×

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Indication sound
mute
Manual
Manual
×
Four directions
display
√
√
2
Setting menu
√
√
×
Over-limits
setting
√
√
×
Pulse beep
√
√
×
Wireless
function
×
√
×
Measuring
mode
Continuous,
Spot check
Continuous,
Spot check
×
Record list
√
√
×
Description:
Indication sound mute
For the model with both over-limits indication function
and pulse beep function, when beep is on and over-limits
indication sound is activated, then Display key will work
as the Mute key, and short time pressing it can mute the
over-limits indication sound and pulse beep for 90

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seconds.
Measuring mode

Spot check mode: the measurement starts
automatically when the finger is inserted into the
finger clip properly, the measuring time lasts 30
seconds with a counting-down indication. The
SpO2and PR readings will freeze at the end of 30
seconds, the analysis result for the pulse rhythm
will be displayed on the screen as well. Once the
finger is our, the display will be cleared and the
Oximeter shuts down automatically.

Continuous mode: the measurement starts
automatically when the finger is inserted into the
finger clip properly, the measuring never ends up
along with SpO2and PR readings update until the
finger is out, then causing the Oximeter shuts
down automatically.