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Operator’s Manual Model 9843 Pulse Oximeter and Carbon Dioxide Detector English 0123...
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Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Caution: Read this manual carefully before using the Model 9843. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. In the interest of continued product development,...
Guide to Symbols ATTENTION: See Instructions for Use Not for Continuous Monitoring (No Alarm for SpO2) Type BF Equipment (Patient isolation from electrical shock.) CE Marking indicating conformance to EC directive No. 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. Indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Introduction Indications for Use The NONIN Model 9843 Pulse Oximeter and Carbon Dioxide Detector is indicated for use in measuring and displaying functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO ), pulse rate, and approximate carbon dioxide ) changes in the airway of intubated patients. These functions may be used separately or simultaneously.
• Do not operate the Model 9843 in an MRI environment. • Do not use the Model 9843 in a situation where alarms are required. The Model 9843 has no audible alarms. • Do not use the Model 9843 CO...
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Model 9843 Pulse Oximeter and Carbon Dioxide Detectors are sensitive electronic instruments and must be repaired by knowledgeable and specially trained personnel only. • Ensure that the Model 9843, the airway adapter tube, and the sensors have stabilized at the specified environmental operating conditions before use. •...
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• Do not immerse the Model 9843 or NONIN sensors in liquid. • Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaning agents on the Model 9843 or the sensors. • Do not use different types of batteries at the same time. Do not mix fully charged and partially charged batteries at the same time.
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• The Model 9843 pulse oximeter may interpret motion artifact as good pulse quality. • The Model 9843 pulse oximeter is designed to determine the percentage of arterial oxygen saturation of functional hemoglobin. Significant levels dysfunctional hemoglobin such carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin may affect the accuracy of the measurement.
Manufacturer’s Declaration Refer to the following tables for specific information regarding this device’s compliance to IEC Standard 60601-1-2. Table 1: Electromagnetic Emissions Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment— Guidance This device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer and/or user of this device should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
General Description The Model 9843 Pulse Oximeter and Carbon Dioxide Detector is a hand- held, battery-operated, noninvasive monitoring device that has visible and audible indicators for tracking patient status. The Model 9843 typically will operate for 90 hours continuously between battery replacements when used for pulse oximetry alone, or for 20 hours continuously when used for both detection and pulse oximetry.
Pulse Oximeter The Model 9843 determines functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO ) by measuring the absorption of red and infrared light passed through perfused tissue. Changes in absorption caused by pulsation of blood in the vascular bed are used to determine arterial saturation and pulse rate.
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Unpacking Your Model 9843 Contact the carrier immediately if the shipping carton for the Model 9843 is damaged. Carefully unpack the instrument and its accessories. Confirm that the items listed below are packed with the Model 9843 Pulse Oximeter and Carbon Dioxide Detector.
The Model 9843 Pulse Oximeter and Carbon Dioxide Detector is powered by six AA size alkaline batteries that will typically provide 20 to 90 hours of continuous operation, depending on how the 9843 is used. The 9843 will typically operate for 90 hours continuously between...
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Replacing Batteries in the Model 9843: Remove the battery door on the bottom of the 9843. Remove all six used batteries. If necessary, gently tap the device against the palm of your hand to dislodge all of the batteries. Replace all six used batteries with fresh AA size batteries. Be sure to use the correct battery orientation when installing the new batteries.
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Pulse Oximeter Sensor Connect the pulse oximeter sensor (with the NONIN logo facing up) to the top of the 9843 as shown in Figure 5. Ensure that an appropriate sensor is firmly plugged in, and position the sensor on the patient.
Power On Self-Test When the 9843 is turned on for normal operation, it cycles through a self-test before displaying valid data. When entering setup mode at power on, the 9843 cycles through the same self-test routine. Verify that all audible and visible indications are operating properly during the power on self-test.
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Verify that the airway adapter tube is properly attached to the CO sensor and that the CO sensor is properly connected to the 9843. Next, verify that the lower bar of the CO display is illuminated and the lamp inside the CO sensor is flashing on and off.
Clean the 9843 (device only) with a soft cloth dampened with ä isopropyl alcohol. Do not pour or spray any liquids onto the 9843, and do not allow any liquid to enter any openings in the device. Allow the 9843 to dry thoroughly before reusing.
Detailed Operation Controls All functions of the 9843 are controlled by switches found on the front of the unit. Powering the 9843 With the unit off, press the on/off On / Off switch one time to power the unit. Switch...
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(year, month, etc.), as listed in Table 1. Continue this process until all parameters are set. When the setting sequence has been completed, the 9843 exits the setup mode and begins normal operation. The settings can be easily checked, since the first value displayed for each parameter represents the current setting.
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Calendar Settings NOTE: Setting the month to “00” disables the calendar and clock functions and helps conserve battery life. The calendar and clock functions are used to time stamp real-time data for printing or memory. Unless you intend to use real-time data output or memory playback options, skip this section.
The minutes may be set to “00” through “59”. Make the minutes selection. After selecting the minutes, the Model 9843 will exit setup mode and and pulse rate ♥ displays will return to normal operation.
Indicators Refer to Figure 2 on page 8 for a detailed illustration of the Model 9843 controls and indicators. Visible Indicators Display ( %SpO The SpO display is the upper numeric display. This 3-digit light-emitting diode (LED) display shows the current oxygen saturation percentage.
When the batteries reach a critically low level, the low battery indicator flashes and no patient data is displayed. The batteries must be replaced before using the 9843. If the batteries are critically low at power on, setup mode will be disabled and the displays will be blank.
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Δ Display ( The CO display will remain blank until the sensor is plugged in. When an airway adapter tube is connected to the CO sensor and an adequate signal is detected, the bottom bar is initially illuminated. Additional bars will be illuminated to indicate an increase in CO level as the patient exhales through the airway Bottom...
5 mmHg, a breath is detected and the audible breath beep will sound. One beep is sounded for each breath detected. Each time the 9843 is turned on, the audible breath beep will default to the medium sound volume setting. During normal operation, pressing the advance switch cycles the audible breath beep sound volume between low, medium, high, and off.
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Detector Cathode, +5 V Real-time data can also be transmitted to another device through the serial data infrared link at the top of the Model 9843. Refer to Figure 2 on page 8 for the location of the infrared link.
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Real-time data may be printed or displayed. On power up a header is sent identifying the format and the time and date. Thereafter, the data are sent once per second by the Model 9843 in the following format: HH:MM:SS SPO2=XXX HR=YYY where “HH”...
Memory The Model 9843 can collect and store up to 18 hours of SpO2 and pulse rate information. ® Nonin offers nVISION Data Management Software for Oximetry Screening, for use with a personal computer. nVISION is an easy to use ®...
Data are played back at a rate of 20 minutes of collected data per second. An 18-hour recording session (the maximum memory saved) is played back in approximately 1 minute. After all data are played back, the 9843 should be shut off before collecting new patient data. The patient information is held in memory as long as the batteries are good, so if the memory must be cleared, remove the batteries for a period of 60 seconds or longer.
Sensor is a crescent-shaped device containing light emitting and detecting elements on the end of a cable that connects to the 9843. The CO sensor is snapped onto the Model 9840AAT Airway Adapter Tube, which in turn is connected between the endotracheal tube and the breathing circuit of intubated patients.
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Returning the CO Sensor for Service If the Model 9840SA CO Sensor must be returned to NONIN for service, the product should be free of any contaminants, and sterilization may be required. Contact NONIN’s Customer Support department for shipping instructions.
Airway Adapter Tube WARNING! Do not reuse the Model 9840AAT Airway Adapter Tube. WARNING! If the airway adapter tube becomes contaminated or damaged, discard it and replace it with a new one. Cleaning the interior will damage the anti-fog coating and cause inaccurate readings. WARNING! Do not use the airway adapter tube if it is below 5°C.
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Attaching the Airway Adapter Tube to the Carbon Dioxide Sensor While grasping the large end of the airway adapter tube, place the clear windows of the tube toward the CO sensor (Figure 10A). The reflector should face away from the CO sensor.
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The Breathing Circuit (a breathing device, breathing bag, ventilator, etc.) Model 9840AAT Model 9840SA Model 9843 Airway Adapter Tube sensor Endotracheal Tube Figure 11. The Airway Adapter Tube and the Breathing Circuit Carbon Dioxide Sensor and Airway Adapter Tube...
Specifications 1. Oxygen Saturation Range (SpO ) 0 to 100% 2. Pulse Rate Range 18 to 300 Pulses Per Minute 3. CO Range 0 to >75 mmHg 4. CO Response Time 250 ms 5. Respiration Rate Range 1 to 60 Breaths Per Minute 6.
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10. Temperature Operating -20 to +50°C (Pulse Oximeter) 0 to +50°C (CO Detector) Non-operating -30 to +50°C (Pulse Oximeter and CO Detector) 11. Humidity Operating 15 to 90% non-condensing Non-operating 10 to 95% non-condensing 12. Altitude Operating 0 to 3,000 meters Non-operating 0 to 10,000 meters 13.
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NONIN does not recommend field repair of the Model 9843. The circuit board in the Model 9843 is a multi-layer board using very narrow traces. Due to the very small trace size, extreme care must be used when replacing components to prevent permanent non-repairable damage to the circuit board.
NONIN shall repair all systems found to be defective in accordance with this warranty, free of charge, for which NONIN has been notified by the purchaser by serial number that there is a defect, provided said notification occurs within the applicable warranty period.
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Rubber Bumper nVISION® Data Management Software for Oximetry Screening 1000MC Memory Cable (for use with nVISION software) For more information about NONIN parts and accessories contact your distributor, or contact NONIN at (800) 356-8874 (USA and Canada) or (763) 553-9968. Accessories...
A sensor fault exists. The Verify that the sensor is connected left digit of the SpO sensor may have become to the Model 9843 and the patient display. dislodged from the correctly; try a new sensor if the Model 9843 or from the condition persists.
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Model 9843 The printer is not The printer mode did not get Reset the Model 9843 by turning it printing out after updated internally. off and then on. changing the “Prn” mode.
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Remove the Model 9843 from the Model 9843 (EMI). EMI environment. performance. If any of these solutions do not correct the problem with your Model 9843, please contact NONIN Customer Support at (800) 356-8874 (USA and Canada) or (763) 553-9968. 4963-000-05 Troubleshooting Guide...
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