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INSTRUCTION AND SERVICE MANUAL
BC BIOMEDICAL FINGERSIM PULSE OXIMETER TEST SYSTEM
BC Biomedical
BC Group International, Inc.
9415 Gentry Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63125
PROBLEMS?
Check Section XII
"Trouble Shooting Chart"
then, if still troubled call:
BC Biomedical Customer Support
800-242-8428
314-638-3800
FAX 314-638-3200
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION AND SERVICE MANUAL BC BIOMEDICAL FINGERSIM PULSE OXIMETER TEST SYSTEM BC Biomedical BC Group International, Inc. 9415 Gentry Ave. St. Louis, MO 63125 PROBLEMS? Check Section XII “Trouble Shooting Chart” then, if still troubled call: BC Biomedical Customer Support...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS………..……..3 II. PURPOSE................3 III. DESCRIPTION ..............4 IV. THEORY OF OPERATION ..........5 V. CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT USE ........7 A. Ambient Temperature ............7 B. Movement Artifact............8 C. Sensor Alignment and Position........8 VI. CHECK OUT.................8 VII. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..........9 A. Insert the FingerSim into the Holder ......9 B. -
Page 3: General Warnings And Cautions
The BC Biomedical FingerSim System, when used as an adjunct to other indicators, aids the healthcare professional in assessing performance of both oximeter and sensor. -
Page 4: Description
III. DESCRIPTION The BC Biomedical FingerSim system provides a rapid, inexpensive and convenient means of assessing the function of the entire pulse oximeter system including the oximeter sensor. A set of three FingerSims are included in each kit. Each of the three FingerSims contain a fluid with precisely controlled light absorption characteristics sandwiched between two glass slides. -
Page 5: Theory Of Operation
THEORY OF OPERATION The principle of differential light absorption is used by a pulse oximeter to determine the oxygen saturation of arterial blood (SpO ). Red light and infrared light are differentially absorbed by oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin. The pulse oximeter has a sensor with light emitting diodes (LEDs) that provides these wavelengths of light for transmittance through a measurement site, usually a finger. -
Page 6: Figure 3. 80% Spo2 Absorption Spectrum
FingerSim LIQUID (80% SpO NOMINAL) ABSORB ANCE 620 700 780 860 940 WAVELENGTH (nm) Figure 3. 80% SpO Absorption Spectrum FingerSim LIQUID (90% SpO NOMINAL) ABSORB ANCE 620 720 820 920 WAVELENGTH (nm) Figure 4. 90% SpO Absorption Spectrum FingerSim LIQUID (97% SpO NOMINAL) ABSORB... -
Page 7: Conditions That Affect Use
CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT USE Ambient Temperature Ambient temperature changes will affect the light absorption characteristics of the FingerSim™, resulting in the simulated SpO value changing slightly with ambient temperature. Each FingerSim™ is calibrated at 72.5°F. If the ambient temperature is between 67.5°F and 77.5°F no modification in the expected simulation is necessary. -
Page 8: Movement Artifact
Movement Artifact Analogous to the clinical environment, poorly attached sensors can result in movement between the oximeter sensor and the FingerSim™ causing erroneous oximeter SpO and Pulse Rate readings. Be sure to attach the sensor to the FingerSim™ so that the emitting and detecting diode are vertically aligned and in direct contact with the white transmissive surface about ¼”... -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
VII. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Insert the FingerSim™ into the Holder Carefully insert the short, flat, color coded end of the FingerSim™ into the slot provided at one end of the FingerSim™ Holder. Grasp the sides of the color coded end and gently press the FingerSim™ into the Holder until it reaches the stop of the holder (see Figure 10). -
Page 10: Quiescent Test
Quiescent Test After attaching the sensor allow the oximeter system under test about 30 seconds to stabilize. The oximeter system should recognize this as a no pulse condition. Oxygen Saturation Test Gently press the FingerSim’s™ color coded end rhythmically keeping a minimum pressure on the FingerSim™ throughout the pulse cycle (see Figure 12). -
Page 11: Viii. Specifications
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS A. FingerSim™ Width .72” Thickness .50” Overall Infrared Light Absorption d.c.) 20dB to 40dB Overall Red Light Absorption (d.c.) 20dB to 40dB Operating Temperature Range 65° F to 90° F Long Term Storage Temperature Range 32° F to 104° F Typical infrared percent modulation when squeezed 0 to 5 %... -
Page 12: Service And Maintenance
This warranty specifically excludes any internal glass breakage. BC Biomedical shall replace all FingerSims™ or accessories found to be defective in accordance with this warranty, free of charge, for which BC Biomedical has been notified by the purchaser that there is a defect, provided said notification occurs within the applicable warranty period (i.e. -
Page 13: Trouble Shooting Chart
• Replace FingerSim™. FingerSim™ is squeezed. • Damaged Sensor • Try another sensor. • Damaged Oximeter • Try another oximeter. For further information contact: BC Biomedical BC Group International, Inc. 9415 Gentry Ave. St. Louis, MO 63125 314-638-3800 800-242-8428 314-638-3200 FAX sales@bcgroupintl.com...