Description; Figure 1. Fingersim; Figure 2. Replacement Holder - BC Biomedical FINGERSIM PULSE OXIMETER TEST SYSTEM Instruction And Service Manual

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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. The concentration of the substances in the three mixtures
allow the FingerSim™ to mimic the light absorbing qualities of arterial blood as measured by an oximeter at
different oxygen saturation values (nominally 97%, 90%, and 80%). The 97%, 90%, and 80% FingerSims are
easily identified by the color coded end caps (Red - 97%, Blue - 90%, and Black - 80%).
Squeezing the colored coded flat end will produce a pulsatile movement of the solution. This pulsation is detected
as a pulse by the oximeter system being tested, and thus allows the oximeter to calculate and display an SpO value
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which corresponds to the fixed light absorbing characteristics of the particular FingerSim being used.
Figure 1. BC Biomedical FingerSim™
A holder is provided to stabilize the FingerSim™ while the pulsatile movement of the internal solution is generated.
Figure 2. BC Biomedical Replacement Holder
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