STATUS M ESSAGES
VF8 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA 17-19
SpO
2
Searching The monitor has not been able to
compute a valid measurement and is
searching for a pulse.
• 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.
• Make sure the correct sensor type
and/or site is used.
• Contact DrägerService.
SpO
2
Unplugged The sensor cable not connected to
the MultiMed pod.
• Make sure the cables are securely
connected.
• Check for a defective sensor.
SpO
2
: Pod Failure Pod hardware or software failure. • Disconnect/reconnect the pod if
problem persists.
• Disconnect/reconnect the pod and/
or replace with a good sensor.
• Contact the hospital’s technical
personnel (SpO
2
compatibility is a
locked option).
SpO
2
: Check/
replace Sensor
Defective/faulty sensor • Replace with a Nellcor-compatible
sensor.
• Contact the hospital’s technical
personnel (SpO
2
compatibility is a
locked option).
SPO
2
: non-Nellcor
compatible sensor
A non-Nellcor compatible sensor or
SpO
2
pod is connected to a monitor
that is configured for Nellcor.
• Replace with a Nellcor-compatible
sensor.
• Contact the hospital’s technical
personnel (SpO
2
compatibility is a
locked option).
Duplicate Device
Connected
A MultiMed pod (with SpO
2
sensor)
and an Infinity Nellcor Oximax pod
are connected simultaneously.
Disconnect the duplicate device.
Message Possible Cause Suggested Action