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  • Page 1 Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Directions for use Software version 1.2X...
  • Page 2 Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series © 2014 Welch Allyn. All rights are reserved. To support the intended use of the product described in this publication, the purchaser of the product is permitted to copy this publication, for internal distribution only, from the media provided by Welch Allyn.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 - General information ........1 About this manual.
  • Page 4 Contents Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series 7 - Reference ..........65 Battery operation .

  • Page 5: General Information

    General information About this manual ® This manual contains information about the Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series monitor. The series includes the following models: Model Features Model Features ® 53000 Standard (NIBP, Pulse Rate, and MAP) 53S00 Standard + Masimo...

  • Page 6: Symbols

    Chapter 1 General information Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Symbols The symbols illustrated on the following pages appear on the monitor or in this document. Table 1. Symbols: Certification and Operation This device has been tested and certified by...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Directions for Use Chapter 1 General information The functions of the monitor front panel controls illustrated here are described in detail elsewhere in this document. Table 5. Front Panel Controls Set alarm limits Power on/off Silence alarms Print patient data Scroll up/down Review patient data Scroll forward/back...

  • Page 8: Warnings And Cautions

    IEC 60601-1-1. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Welch Allyn could void the purchaser’s authority to operate the equipment. Warnings and cautions All operating and service personnel must be familiar with the information presented here, and with other warnings and cautions which appear throughout this document.
  • Page 9 If these tones do not sound, the audio has failed. Remove the device from service and contact Welch Allyn. The loss of the audible alarm could cause a delay in a clinician learning of an alarm...

  • Page 10: Displays, Indicators, Controls, And Connections

    Chapter 1 General information Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Displays, indicators, controls, and connections This section describes the measurement displays, status indicators, function controls, and connections of the monitor. Numeric measurement and message displays SYS, DIA, and SpO2.
  • Page 11 Directions for Use Chapter 1 General information Status indicators Temperature Units NIBP Measurement Units Pulse ºF ºF kilopascals Amplitude Indicator degrees Fahrenheit ºC ºC millimeters of mmHg degrees Celsius mercury Temperature Type monitored Patient type neonate alarms not silenced pediatric adult alarms silenced Battery Status...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 General information Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Function controls Print Menu Up/Down Power On/Off Alarms Power Power Review Set NIBP Start/Stop NIBP Set Alarm Silence Silenced is on is off Data Interval (AUTO button) Limits Alarms...

  • Page 13: Setup

    When the AC power adapter is not connected, the monitor operates on the internal battery. WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series To use the AC power adapter: 1. Plug the power adapter into the AC power source. 2. Plug the power adapter connector into the monitor DC port. AC Power Adapter Port Use the AC power adapter to fully charge the battery before using the monitor.
  • Page 15 Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the NIBP cuff hose Attach the hose to the monitor and the cuff as follows, referring to the illustration below: 1. Screw the hose connector onto the NIBP connector on the monitor. 2. Connect the monitor hose connector to the mating connector on the cuff. Threaded NIBP Hose Connector For information on NIBP measurements, see...
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Connecting the temperature probe cable Follow these steps to connect the temperature probe cable to the monitor. 1. Locate the temperature probe connector port on the back of the monitor.
  • Page 17 Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Connecting and disconnecting the SpO sensor cable To connect the SpO2 sensor cable: 1. Locate the SpO sensor cable connector (labeled SpO2) on the side of the monitor. 2. Note the hole patterns of the connector halves, and align the cable connector accordingly.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series To disconnect the SpO cable, refer to the instructions shown in the illustration below. Always grasp the cable by the connector shoulder. Do not pull on the cable itself. Note...

  • Page 19: Power On, Power-On Self-Test, And Power Off

    If these tones do not sound, the audio has failed. Remove the device from service and contact Welch Allyn. The loss of the audible alarm could cause a delay in a clinician learning of an alarm...

  • Page 20: Configuring Operating Parameters

    Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Configuring operating parameters You can change several monitor operating parameters. When changed, these settings become the default power-up settings. How to use the menu system The monitor menu system contains three sets of menus—settings, configuration, and service.
  • Page 21 Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Use the settings menu to select and set the following parameters: Patient Type Neonate Term birth through 28 days, or up to 44 gestational weeks Pediatric 29 days through 12 years Adult 13 years and older Target Pressure The initial cuff inflation pressure (set individually for each patient type) Temp Modes...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Configuration menu The configuration menu is accessed by pressing and keeping it depressed for three seconds. You then press repeatedly until you reach the setting of interest. Configuration Menu Set Time and Date 3 7 .
  • Page 23 Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Use the configuration menu to select and set the following parameters: Time and Date hour minute year month MAP Measurement Enabled Disabled Blood Pressure mmHg (millimeters of mercury) Measurement Units kPa (kilopascals) Print Mode Batch Stream To change a configuration parameter:...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Changing the time and date Follow these steps to change the time and date settings of the monitor internal clock. 1. Press and hold for 3 seconds. SET HOUR XX appears in the message window.
  • Page 25 Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup 11. To save the displayed time and date settings, either do nothing for 10 seconds or press any button other than . If you press a function button (such as ), the monitor returns to normal operation with that function ( ) activated.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Changing the patient type The age range for each patient type is defined as follows: Neonatal Term birth through 28 days, or up to 44 gestational weeks Pediatric 29 days through 12 years...
  • Page 27 Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup MAP measurement enable and disable Default setting: MAP ENABLED for neonate; MAP DISABLED for adult and pediatric. 1. Depress for 3 seconds. SET HOUR XX appears in the message window. 2. Press repeatedly until MAP ENABLED or MAP DISABLED appears in the display window.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Changing the NIBP measurement units Default setting: mmHg. To change the NIBP measurement units: 1. Depress for 3 seconds. SET HOUR XX appears in the message window. 2. Press repeatedly until BP Units: mmHg or BP Units: kPa appears in the display window.
  • Page 29 Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Changing temperature type and measurement units Default setting: F (Fahrenheit predictive). To change the temperature type and the temperature measurement units: 1. With the monitor on, press repeatedly until TEMP MODE appears in the display window.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Changing the volume of the pulse tone Default setting: 03. The pulse tone can be set from level 00 (volume off) to level 05 (volume on full). To adjust the volume of the SpO pulse tone, do the following: 1.
  • Page 31 Directions for Use Chapter 2 Setup Selecting stream or batch printing Default setting: BATCH. For monitors configured with the optional thermal printer: 1. Press and hold for three seconds. 2. Press until the message window reads PRINT: BATCH or PRINT: STREAM. /min ºC ºC...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Setup Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series...

  • Page 33: Patient Monitoring

    Monitoring blood pressure WARNING To ensure safe and accurate NIBP measurements, use only cuffs and hoses approved by or supplied by Welch Allyn. WARNING Never use an adult or pediatric monitor setting or cuff for an NIBP measurement on a neonatal patient. Adult and pediatric inflation limits can be excessive for neonatal patients, even if a neonatal cuff is used.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 Patient monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Changing the target pressure Follow these steps to change the target pressure (default initial pressure for cuff inflation) for the current patient type: 1. Press until the message window displays TARGET PRESSURE.
  • Page 35 Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient monitoring Cuff Size Circumference Circumference Cuff Size Circumference Circumference (inches) (centimeters) (inches) (centimeters) Neonate #1 1.3 - 2.2 3.3 - 5.6 Small Child 4.9 - 6.6 12.4 - 16.8 Neonate #2 1.6 - 2.8 4.2 - 7.1 Child 6.2 - 8.4...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Patient monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series 1. Attach the cuff to the patient’s arm. 2. Press • The monitor inflates the cuff. • The SYS window dynamically displays the current cuff pressure. If the message ‘CAL’ appears in the message window when you attempt to start...
  • Page 37 Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient monitoring To set up an automatic NIBP measurement, do the following: 1. Attach the cuff to the patient’s arm. 2. Press to set the measurement interval. The two dashes (- -) in the message window indicate that automatic measurement is turned off.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 Patient monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series • the next cycle begins, if the monitor is still in automatic NIBP mode • two minutes pass • is pressed again Note If the first cycle does not produce a measurement, the monitor retries the measurement using a target pressure calculated from the results of the previous cycle.

  • Page 39: Monitoring Pulse Rate

    Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient monitoring For example: If the monitor is set to Neonatal and you set MAP Disabled, MAP Disabled becomes the default setting for neonatal patients until you change the enabled/disabled setting again. Enabling and disabling MAP measurement “MAP measurement enable and disable”...

  • Page 40: Monitoring Spo

    Tissue damage can result from improper or prolonged sensor attachment. • Use only sensors and accessories recommended by Welch Allyn. Do not use damaged sensors or cables. • •...
  • Page 41 Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient monitoring Caution Some sensors might not work with some patients. If, after 20 seconds, a properly functioning sensor fails to discern a pulse, do the following: 1. Adjust or reposition the sensor. If the failure continues: 2.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 Patient monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Caution Users should check for audible pulse tones in conjunction with the function. If these tones do not sound, the audio has failed. Remove the device from service and contact Welch Allyn.

  • Page 43: Monitoring Temperature

    Failure to use a probe tip cover can cause patient discomfort, patient cross-contamination, and erroneous temperature readings. WARNING Use only Welch Allyn single-use disposable probe covers. The use of any other probe cover can cause patient cross-contamination and erroneous temperature readings.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 Patient monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Setting the temperature measurement type The monitor, if configured with the temperature option, can provide both predictive and monitored temperature measurements. A predictive measurement is a one-time measurement that takes only a few seconds. It results in a single temperature reading which is displayed at the end of the brief measurement period.
  • Page 45 The probe handle moves slightly to engage the probe cover. Caution Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. The use of any other probe cover, or failing to use a probe cover, can produce measurement errors or inaccuracies.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Patient monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Sublingual pockets 4. Have the patient close his/her lips around the probe. Caution If the patient bites the probe, the probe can be damaged. 5. Hold the probe in place to assure continuous contact with the oral tissue until the measurement is complete.
  • Page 47 The probe handle moves slightly to engage the probe cover. Caution Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. The use of any other probe cover, or failing to use a probe cover, can produce measurement errors or inaccuracies.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Patient monitoring Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series 7. Eject the probe cover by pressing the ejection button; hygienically dispose of the probe cover. 8. Return the probe to the probe well. If the monitor cannot make a predicted measurement within 60 seconds, it switches to making a monitored temperature measurement.
  • Page 49 Directions for Use Chapter 3 Patient monitoring 7. Eject the probe cover by pressing the ejection button, and hygienically dispose of it. 8. Return the probe to the probe well. WARNING If the probe becomes contaminated, follow the instructions under “Thermometer and probe cleaning procedure”...
  • Page 50 Note You can replace any components of the thermometer, including the probe well. WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit www.welchallyn.com. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.

  • Page 51: Alarms And Alerts

    Alarms and alerts WARNING If you turn off any alarm limits while responding to an alarm, verify alarm limits before you resume patient monitoring. Responding to a patient alarm WARNING If a patient alarm and an equipment alert occur at the same time, take care of the patient alarm first.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Alarms and alerts Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Recoverable SpO alert—escalated An SpO equipment alert is always escalated immediately to the level of a patient alarm if it occurs when both of the following conditions exist: •...

  • Page 53: Alarm Indicators

    If these tones do not sound, the audio has failed. Remove the device from service and contact Welch Allyn. The loss of the audible alarm could cause a delay in a clinician learning of an alarm...
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 Alarms and alerts Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series For patient safety, all alarms are reset to the factory default levels whenever the Note patient type is changed. This means that you must either accept the default...

  • Page 55: Nurse Call

    Directions for Use Chapter 4 Alarms and alerts Alarm limits for vital signs Vital sign Low limit (default) High limit (default) Resolution Systolic (mmHg) Neonatal 30 - 110 (50) 35 - 115 (100) 5 mmHg (0.5 kPa) Pediatric 35 - 150 (75) 40 - 155 (145) 5 mmHg (0.5 kPa) Adult...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Alarms and alerts Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series To connect the monitor to a Nurse Call system, you must have a cable (Welch Allyn part number 008-0634-XX or equivalent) that has been adapted to your Nurse Call system. This...

  • Page 57: Error Codes

    Directions for Use Chapter 4 Alarms and alerts Error codes Error Description code Blood pressure NIBP cycle cancelled by operator. Unable to calibrate. Either the cuff is being moved excessively during the calibration or the NIBP unit is not working. Inflation too rapid.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Alarms and alerts Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series...

  • Page 59: Reviewing Patient Data

    Reviewing patient data You can review stored patient data either by viewing it on the monitor or by printing it. Displaying stored patient data 1. Press to display the most recent stored set of patient vital-signs data. • The monitor interrupts the dynamic display of any current vital-sign measurement.
  • Page 60 Chapter 5 Reviewing patient data Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Batch printing After a patient has been continuously monitored over some period, a clinician can use the monitor’s batch printing capability to print all of the measurements that were stored in the monitor’s memory over the monitoring period.
  • Page 61 Directions for Use Chapter 5 Reviewing patient data Header ® Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor Patient information | Patient Name:___________________ | | Patient ID:_____________________ | | Physician:______________________ | | Procedure:______________________ | | Comments:_______________________ | | ________________________________ | | ________________________________ | Patient data The contents of the Patient Data block reflect the configuration of the monitor;...
  • Page 62 Chapter 5 Reviewing patient data Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Date DD-MMM-YYYY Time The recording time is printed for each record, in the form hh:mm (using a 24-hour clock), at the beginning of the first line of the record.
  • Page 63 Directions for Use Chapter 5 Reviewing patient data Pulse rate The pulse rate notation does not include error information. notation can include error information: Malfunctioning sensor. Sensor error. NIBP NIBP notation can include error information: NIBP cycle cancelled by operator. Unable to calibrate.

  • Page 64: Erasing Patient Data

    Chapter 5 Reviewing patient data Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Erasing patient data All patient vital-sign data is erased when the monitor is powered off or when you change the time and date settings. You can also erase data at any time during normal monitor operation.

  • Page 65: Replacing The Printer Paper Supply

    Chapter 5 Reviewing patient data Replacing the printer paper supply Note Use only the thermal paper (part number 7052-25) supplied by Welch Allyn. The use of any other paper can result in poor printer performance. To replace the printer paper supply, follow these steps.
  • Page 66 Chapter 5 Reviewing patient data Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series...

  • Page 67: Operator Maintenance

    Operator maintenance Cleaning Wipe the monitor with a cloth slightly dampened with warm water and a mild detergent or appropriately diluted, nonstaining disinfectant solution. Caution Never wet the monitor or immerse it in fluid of any kind. Never allow water to enter any connector ports. Caution Never immerse any monitor components, such as the NIBP hose or cuff, the temperature probe, or the SpO sensor.

  • Page 68: Recycling Monitor Components

    For more specific disposal information, see www.welchallyn.com/weee, or contact Welch Allyn Customer Service. Outside the EU When the monitor or the battery reaches end of life, recycle it locally according to national, state, and local regulations, or return it to Welch Allyn.

  • Page 69: Reference

    Reference Battery operation Battery low warning When the battery charge is low, a warning tone sounds and the Low Battery indicator flashes continuously. From the time comes on, the battery has enough charge remaining to perform at least one of the following over the next hour: •...

  • Page 70: Monitor Specifications

    Neonate 10 to 110 mmHg (1.3 to 14.7 kPa) Pulse Rate Range 30 to 220 bpm Pulse Rate Accuracy ± 3 bpm or 3% Note NIBP specifications are tested by Welch Allyn using the BIO-TEK BP Pump NIBP Monitor Tester.
  • Page 71 EN 14971 risk management. These mitigate and minimize any risk associated with potential software errors to a level as low as reasonably possible (ALARP). Note specifications are published by the SpO component manufacturer and tested by Welch Allyn using the BIO-TEK Index 2 SpO simulator. Physical Characteristic Specification...
  • Page 72 Chapter 7 Reference Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Characteristic Specification Support Self-supporting on rubber feet Mountable (with available accessories) to the following: IV pole Mobile stand Wall Portability Recessed carry handle Mounted on a pole or mobile stand, can be rolled from patient to patient...
  • Page 73 Directions for Use Chapter 7 Reference Electrical rating descriptions Power option Specification Input: 120VAC 60Hz , 130mA Output: 8VDC, 750mA Input: 240VAC 50Hz , 65mA Output: 8VDC, 750mA Input: 230VAC 60Hz , 65mA Output: 74VDC, 750mA Input: 240VAC 50Hz , 65mA Output: 8VDC, 750mA Input: 230VAC 60Hz , 65mA Output: 74VDC, 750mA...
  • Page 74 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic emissions The Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the monitor should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 75 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity The Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the monitor should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 76 Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity The VSM 300 Series monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the monitor should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 77 Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series monitor The Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series monitor is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series monitor can help prevent...
  • Page 78 1500 Vrms Alarm relay Energized during patient alarm Cable Welch Allyn part number 008-0634-XX, customized to connect to the local Nurse Call system. Cable properties: • 10 feet (3 meters) long. • Not shielded. • One end not terminated (to be customized on site).

  • Page 79: Factory Default Settings

    Directions for Use Chapter 7 Reference Factory default settings Function Value Blood pressure measurement units mmHg Patient type Adult Automatic NIBP Interval 15 minutes MAP (Adult and Pediatric) Disabled MAP (Neonate) Enabled NIBP Adult High Systolic Alarm 220 mmHg NIBP Adult Low Systolic Alarm 75 mmHg NIBP Adult High Diastolic Alarm 110 mmHg...
  • Page 80 Chapter 7 Reference Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series...

  • Page 81: Limited Warranty

    Limited warranty This product is sold by Welch Allyn under the warranties set forth in the following paragraphs. These warranties are extended only to the end-user with respect to the original purchase of this product directly from Welch Allyn or from Welch Allyn’s authorized distributors.
  • Page 82 Limited warranty Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series...

  • Page 83: Index

    Index charging the battery classification AC power cleaning connecting configuration adult connections see also patient type location defined controls icon description alarm CSA certification high and low cuff positioning patient selecting range limits responding to setting tone data alert erasing responding to default values autoclave...
  • Page 84 Index Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series and MAP enable/disable changing selecting units, selecting setting status indicator pediatric see also patient type maintenance defined icon alarm power measurement power-on self-test data, reviewing predictive temperature units, setting printer mmHg output...
  • Page 85 Directions for Use Index blood pressure pulse rate SpO2 temperature warnings general SpO2...
  • Page 86 Index Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series...

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