STATUS M ESSAGES
VF8 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA 17-11
SpO
2
Unrecognized
Sensor
The monitor does not recognize
the sensor connected as valid.
• Check for a defective or an unapproved
sensor.
• Replace the sensor.
• Contact the hospital’s technical
personnel or DrägerService.
SpO
2
Artifact A persistent artifact is detected. • Make sure the SpO
2
sensor is properly
attached to the patient, patient is not
moving, and all cables are properly
connected.
• Contact DrägerService.
SpO
2
Weak signal The pulse amplitude is too low
due to one of the following
conditions:
• Poor perfusion (shock).
• Low body temperature.
• Check the patient and treat, if
necessary.
• Make sure the SpO
2
sensor is properly
attached to the patient and all cables
are properly connected.
• Relocate the sensor to another
extremity.
• Contact DrägerService.
SpO
2
No
Measurement
The monitor has not been able
to compute a valid measurement
within the last 30 seconds
because of unstable
measurement conditions.
• Make sure the SpO
2
sensor is properly
attached to the patient at a site free of
patient motion and all cables are
properly connected.
• Contact DrägerService.
SpO
2
Regulation
Error
• Inconsistent light level
detected by sensor.
• Excess ambient light detected.
• Attache the SpO
2
sensor properly to the
patient.
• Remove or shade any external sources
of light entering the sensor.
• Contact DrägerService.
SpO
2
Unplugged The sensor cable is not
connected to the MultiMed pod.
• Make sure that the cables are securely
connected.
• Check for defective sensor.
SpO
2
: Connection
Not Supported
A Nellcor Oximax pod is
connected.
• Disconnect the Nellcor Oximax pod and
connect the Masimo SET pod.
Message Possible Cause Suggested Action
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