Table of Contents Introduction ....................1 Care and Maintenance ..................15 Contents of Package ..................1 Specifications ....................20 Symbols ......................2 Equipment Response Time ................23 Intended Use ....................4 Testing Summary ..................24 Installing the Battery..................8 Accuracy Testing ................24 Applying the GO Achieve to Your Finger ............10 Pulse Rate Motion Testing ..............24 Activating the Device and Verifying Operation ..........12 Low Perfusion Testing ................24...
Introduction Symbols Thank you for buying the GO Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter. This small, portable device The following symbols are associated with your GO Achieve. will give you important information about your oxygen saturation (the amount of oxygen in your blood) and pulse rate at your fingertip! The GO Achieve is easy to use and needs no Symbol Definition of Symbol...
Intended Use Battery Achieve is intended to measure blood oxygen saturation (%SpO ) (the amount of oxygen in your blood) and pulse rate of both adults and children. It is designed for fingers (not the thumb) between 0.3 and 1.0 inch (0.8 – 2.5cm) thick. The index finger Indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
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Cautions • The GO Achieve may not work if you have poor circulation. Rub your finger to increase circulation, or place the device on another finger. • The GO Achieve might misinterpret excessive movement as good pulse strength. Limit finger movement as much as possible when using the device. •...
2. Insert one new 1.5 volt AAA-size battery. Follow the plus (+) and minus (-) markings including the battery. for battery direction (as shown inside of the battery compartment). • The GO Achieve is a precision electronic instrument and must be repaired by Nonin Technical Service. 7077-000-02.indd 7-8 11/18/2009 2:20:17 PM...
3. Carefully reposition the battery door. NOTE: Do not force it into place; it fits only Applying the GO Achieve to Your Finger when positioned correctly. Hold the GO Achieve with the display facing toward you; slide your finger into the opening at the bottom of the device, as shown below, until the fingertip touches the built-in stop guide.
NOTE: Correct positioning of the device on your finger is critical for accurate measurements. Activating the Device and Verifying Operation While on the finger, do not press the GO Achieve against any surface and do not squeeze The GO Achieve automatically turns on when a finger is inserted. When a finger is or hold it together.
Reading Your Results excessive motion. If this symbol does not turn off while your finger is in the device, reposition your finger or switch to a different finger. When you put your finger in the GO Achieve, you’ll notice an LCD display come on. The numbers you see show: Percent Oxygen Saturation Pulse Quality Indicator...
Achieve in liquid or clean it with agents containing device is on the finger). ammonium chloride, isopropyl alcohol, or products that are not listed in this User’s Guide. If the problem persists contact Nonin Technical Service. 7077-000-02.indd 15-16 11/18/2009 2:20:19 PM...
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Possible Cause Possible Solutions Problems Possible Cause Possible Solutions Reposition finger to activate Missing segments Faulty display. Contact Nonin Technical the device. on LCD display. Service. Verify battery is correctly If the indicator is visible and inserted. Note: If battery is...
Use the lanyard with caution. Infrared 910 nanometers @ 1.2mW For more information about Nonin parts and accessories, contact your distributor, or Max Average contact Nonin at (877) 577-2635 (USA and Canada) or (763) 553-9968.
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Temperature (Operating) +41°F to +104°F (5°C to +40°C) Classifications per IEC 60601-1 / CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 601.1 / UL 60601-1 Storage/Transportation -22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C) Degree of Protection Type BF-Applied Part Device temperature will not exceed 41°C as measured Enclosure Degree of Ingress Protection IP33 during a controlled environment test.
Equipment Response Time Testing Summary accuracy and low perfusion testing were conducted by Nonin Medical, Inc., as described below: Reference 4 Beat Average Accuracy Testing accuracy testing is conducted during induced hypoxia studies on healthy, non-smoking, light- to dark- skinned subjects during motion and no-motion conditions in an independent research laboratory. The measured...
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Please take a moment to find and record the 9-digit serial number found on the back of your GO Achieve. You’ll need this number if you have to contact Nonin with technical service issues or if you have any questions regarding the use or performance of your pulse oximeter. Nonin’s technical service department can be reached at (877) 577-2635.