Creative PC-68A Instruction Manual

User Manual for Wrist Oximeter
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Instructions to User
PC-68A Wrist Oximeter is a precision measuring device,
please read the manual very carefully before using this
device. Failure to follow these instructions may cause
measuring abnormality or damage to the oximeter.
No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or
translated into another language without the prior written
consent. Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. reserves the
right to improve and amend it at any time without prior
notice.
Version of This Manual: Ver 1.2
Revised date: June 1, 2011
All rights reserved.
3502-2290031
Notes
The contents contained in this manual are subject to

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change without prior notice.
Information furnished by Creative is believed to be
accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is
assumed by us for its use, or any infringements of
patents or other rights of third parties that may result
from its use.
Instructions for Safe Operations
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 once a week. When there is
obvious damage, stop using the device.
Necessary maintenance must be performed only by
qualified service technicians. Users are not
permitted to maintain it by themselves.
The oximeter cannot be used together with devices
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 testee is under
MRI or CT scanning.

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Warnings
An uncomfortable or painful feeling may appear if
using the oximeter continuously on the same place
for a long time, especially for poor microcirculation
patients. It is recommended that the oximeter
should not be applied to the 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, so service
technician or testee should not stare at the light.
The local law 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. When it is
carried from a cold environment to a warm and
humid environment, please do not use it

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immediately.
DO NOT operate the button on the front panel with
sharp materials.
High temperature or high pressure steam
disinfection to the oximeter is not permitted. Refer
to related chapter for instructions of cleaning and
disinfection.
Declaration of Conformity:
The manufacturer hereby declares that this device complies
with the following standards:
IEC 60601-1
ISO 9919
and follows the provisions of the council directive
MDD93/42/EEC.

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Table of Contents
1 OVERVIEW..................................................................1
1.1 Appearance ..............................................................1
1.2 Name and Model......................................................2
1.3 Conformation...........................................................3
1.4 Features....................................................................3
1.5 Intended Use............................................................4
1.6 Key of Symbols ........................................................5
2 BATTERY INSTALLATION........................................6
3 OPERATION.................................................................7
3.1 Measuring Operation..............................................7
3.2 Alarm Limit Settings.............................................12
3.3 Upload Data...........................................................15
3.4 Low Battery Indication .........................................16
4 ADDITIONAL ADVICE FOR OPERATION............17
5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................18
6 ACCESSORIES...........................................................20
7 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE ...............................21
7.1 Maintenance...........................................................21
7.2 Cleaning and Disinfecting Instruction..................22
8 TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................23
9 APPENDIX ..................................................................24
A Common Knowledge................................................24
B Wristband Installation and Disassembly................27

1 Overview
1.1 Appearance
Figure 1 Front View
1. LCD screen
2. Set key: shift display modes, confirm the
operation etc.
3. Scroll key: move display cursor, modify parameter
values etc.

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Figure 2 Frontal Side View
4. Buzzer
5. Data interface
6. Wristband Underlay
Figure 3 Right Side View
7. SpO2probe receptacle
1.2 Name and Model
Name: Wrist Oximeter
Model: PC-68A

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1.3 Conformation
It comprises the main unit and SpO2probe.
1.4 Features
Wrist Oximeter can be used to monitor pulse oxygen
saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate accurately. Simply put
your finger into sensor, SpO2value and pulse rate value
will be displayed on screen and stored in the device.
It is lightweight, small in size and easy to carry;
Segment LCD display;
Automatic starts to measure SpO2and Pulse
Rate(PR) and display pulse intensity bar graph
as well;
Numerical value flash alarm function;
It is convenient for you to monitor SpO2in long-term
while sleeping or at other daily activity.
Data storage and transmission to PC for viewing and
analysis;
Smart battery power management with low battery
indication;
Two AAA batteries can be used for over 50 hours’

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monitoring continuously.
1.5 Intended Use
This Wrist Oximeter is intended for measuring the pulse
rate and functional oxygen saturation (SpO2). It is
applicable for long-term measurement of adult’s SpO2and
pulse rate in homes and clinics.

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1.6 Key of Symbols
Symbols
Descriptions
%SpO2
Pulse Oxygen Saturation
BPM
Pulse rate icon(Unit: beats per minute)
Low battery voltage
Memory full.
CE mark
Serial number
Date of manufacture
Authorised representative in the
European community
Manufacturer (including address and
date)
With Type BF applied part
Warning
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See User Manual
Disposal of this device according to
WEEE regulations