Welch Allyn REF 420 - Manual

1 1 Introduction This manual is designed to help you understand the capabilities and operation of your Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs. The information in this manual includes all options available with the Spot Vital Signs (e.g., SpO 2 , temperature, mobile stand, and wall mount). The applicability of...

2 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Related Publications Masimo Directions for Use - for models 42M0B and 42MTB Nelcor Directions for Use - for models 42N0B and 42NTB Indications/Contraindications for Use The Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs measures blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and SpO 2 of adul...

Directions for Use 3 Symbols and Descriptions Familiarize all operating personnel with the general safety information in this summary. Operators will also find specific warnings and cautions throughout the Directions for Use. Such specific warnings and cautions may not appear here in this summary. C...

4 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Safety Warnings and Cautions All operating personnel should be familiarized with the general safety information in this summary. Specific warnings and cautions are also found throughout this manual. Such specific warnings and cautions may not appear here in this summar...

Directions for Use 5 Blood Pressure Warnings WARNING There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device other than battery replacement. Refer Spot Vital Signs to the Authorized Service Center. WARNING The Spot Vital Signs should not be used on patients who are linked to heart/lung machines. WARNI...

6 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs SpO 2 Warnings WARNING Only use Spot Vital Signs with Masimo or Nellcor SpO 2 option with Masimo or Nellcor brand sensors and accessories, respectively. Using the wrong or unapproved sensors or cables may cause improper performance. WARNING The SpO 2 sensors and extens...

Directions for Use 7 Temperature Warnings IR Communications Port Warnings General Cautions A caution statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice, which if not corrected or discontinued immediately, could lead to equipment failure, equipment damage, or data loss. WARNING Single-use, d...

8 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Blood Pressure Cautions SpO 2 Cautions Temperature Cautions Caution Extremity and blood pressure cuff motion should be minimized during blood pressure determinations. Caution If the blood pressure cuff is not at heart level, the difference in reading due to the hydrost...

Directions for Use 9 Avertissements et précautions de sécurité Tout le personnel l’utilisant doit être familiarisé avec les informations globales de sécurité contenues dans ce résumé. Ce manuel comprend également des avertissements et précautions spécifiques. Il est possible que ces avertissements e...

10 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Avertissements relatifs à la pression artérielle AVERTISSEMENT Tous les trois mois, vérifier que la sonde de température, le câble SpO 2 et les accessoires ne s’effilochent pas et qu’ils ne sont endommagés de quelque façon. Remplacer si nécessaire. AVERTISSEMENT Hormi...

Directions for Use 11 Avertissements relatifs à SpO 2 AVERTISSEMENT N’utiliser Spot Vital Signs avec l’option Masimo ou Nellcor SpO 2 qu’avec les accessoires et capteurs de la marque Masimo ou Nellcor, respectivement. L’utilisation de capteurs ou de câbles erronés ou non-approuvés peut entraîner des...

12 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Avertissements relatifs à la température Avertissements relatifs au port de communication infrarouge Précautions générales Dans ce manuel, Attention identifie les conditions ou pratiques qui, si elles ne sont pas corrigées ou arrêtées immédiatement, risquent de provoq...

Directions for Use 13 Précautions relatives à la pression artérielle Précautions relatives à SpO 2 Précautions relatives à la température Attention Veiller à minimiser le mouvement de l’extrémité et du brassard de pression artérielle en cours de détermination de la pression artérielle. Attention Si ...

16 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Front Panel Functions SpO 2 % SYS (mmHg) kPa / min DIA (mmHg) kPa Spot Vital Signs Power Button : controls power to the device. Blood Pressure Start/Stop Button : initiates a new blood pressure cycle. Pressing again cancels an active blood pressure measurement and def...

3 19 Internal Configuration You can change several device operating parameters in the Internal Configuration Mode. When changed, these settings become the default power-up settings. You will also see non-changeable device configurations for technical service purposes. To enter the Internal Configura...

4 21 Setup Blood Pressure Hose and Cuff Connections Have available the Spot Vital Signs, blood pressure cuff, and blood pressure hose. 1. Inspect the pressure hose; note that one end has a connector fitting and the other end does not. Attach the end without the connector fitting to the pressure hose...

22 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Quick Reference/Error Code Card The Quick Reference/Error Code Card should be attached either to the Spot Vital Signs handle, the Mobile Stand, or the Wall Mount. AC Power Connection Use the Spot Vital Signs with AC or battery power (after charging the battery). 1. In...

5 23 Blood Pressure Selecting the Blood Pressure Cuff Careful sizing of the blood pressure cuff is important to the accuracy of blood pressure readings. If the blood pressure cuff is too small, you may have false high readings. If the blood pressure cuff is too large, you may have false low readings...

Directions for Use 25 To set the pressure preset level (one time only): 1. Press and hold the Pressure Preset button for half a second. Spot Vital Signs displays “PrP” (pressure preset) in the SYS and the inflation pressure in the DIA displays, respectively. 2. Push the Pressure Preset button. The b...

26 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Checking the Blood Pressure Calibration The Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs is manufactured to the highest industry standards for quality and accuracy. The device is manufactured using calibrated pressure standards traceable to NIST (National Institute of Standards and T...

6 29 Temperature Selecting Temperature Operation Mode When configured with the temperature option, the Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs takes a temperature in either Normal or Monitor Mode. In the Normal Mode, the thermometer “predicts” body temperature in approximately 4 seconds for oral temperatures, ...

Directions for Use 33 Monitor Mode Monitor Mode displays the temperature of the probe as long as the probe remains in place at the measurement site and remains within the operating patient temperature range. The patient’s temperature will reach final equilibrium in approximately three minutes in the...

8 37 Error Indications and Interpretation The following table of conditions and error codes provides a quick reference of the descriptions and probable causes of error codes. To clear the error code: Power the Spot Vital Signs off, wait five seconds, and power on. If the error code reappears then po...

Directions for Use 39 Causes and Corrective Action Table 5. Inaccurate Blood Pressure Readings Possible Cause Explanation and Corrective Action Incorrect blood pressure cuff size.Use Welch Allyn approved blood pressure cuffs only. Determine correct blood pressure cuff size.• Use reference markings o...

9 43 Specifications Patient Population The Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs is designed for use with adult and pediatric patients. Welch Allyn defines a pediatric patient as 29 days or more of age. THE WELCH ALLYN SPOT VITAL SIGNS IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE ON NEONATES . Welch Allyn defines neonates as chi...

44 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Pulse Oximetry Masimo Sensor Accuracy Guide Accuracy specified when used with Masimo SET pulse oximetry monitors or with licensed Masimo SET pulse oximetr y modules using Masimo patient cables, during no motion. Numbers present ± 1 standard deviation. Plus or minus on...

Directions for Use 45 Nellcor ® Sensor Accuracy Guide Accuracy specifications are based on controlled hypoxia studies with healthy, non-smoking adult volunteers over the specified saturation SpO 2 range. Pulse oximeter SpO 2 readings were compared to SaO 2 values of drawn blood samples measured by h...

Directions for Use 47 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration Emissions and Immunity Information Electromagnetic Emissions The 420 Series Spot Vital Signs is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the 420 Series Spot Vital Signs should assure tha...

Directions for Use 51 Patents D392,043 and other patents pending. Agency Approvals CERTIFIED TO: CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO. 601.1 CONFORMS TO: IEC 60601, UL STD 60601-1 EMC Framework of Australia The CE mark on this product indicates that it has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted withi...

10 53 Maintenance Welch Allyn will make available,upon request, circuit diagrams and other information which will assist appropriately qualified technical personnel in repair of this device. Please reference “4200-89E” on page 61. Cleaning Spot Vital Signs Occasionally wipe the Spot Vital Signs, as ...

54 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Cables and Pressure Hose Wipe the cabling and pressure hose with a damp cloth moistened in a mild detergent solution. Do not immerse. Temperature Probe Periodically wipe the temperature probe clean with an alcohol-dampened cloth, warm water, or properly diluted, non-s...

56 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Service Manual/Spare Parts A Service Manual is available upon request to qualified electronic personnel. The Ser vice Manual is a comprehensive guide to troubleshooting, service, and repair of the Spot Vital Signs. Also included with the Service Manual is a complete s...

11 57 Supplies and Accessories Latex-Free Blood Pressure Table 1. Cuff and Bag Combination Catalog # Description Catalog # Description 5200-01 Cuff and bladder, adult, one tube 5200-10 Cuff and bladder, thigh, one tube 5200-02 Cuff and bladder, large adult, one tube 5200-03 Cuff and bladder, child, ...

58 Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Pulse Oximetry Accessories and Supplies Masimo Table 5. Adhesive Sensors: Single-Patient Use Catalog # Description Weight Range LNCS-ADTX Adhesive Finger Sensor - Adult (20 per case) >30 kg LNCS-PDTX Adhesive Finger Sensor - Pediatric (20 per case) 10 to 50 kg LNCS...

Directions for Use 61 Miscellaneous * Replace the “X” with the following letter abbreviation to order the appropriate language manual. Table 15. Accessories and Supplies Catalog # Description Catalog # Description 4200-84 Lead Acid Battery 5200-101A AC Power Transformer (US/Canada/Japan)-120V, 60Hz ...

63 Warranty Spot Welch Allyn warrants Spot Vital Signs, when new, to be free of defects in material and workmanship and to perform in accordance with manufacturer's specifications for a period of two years from the date of purchase from Welch Allyn or its authorized distributors or agents. The batte...