A-6 
PI measurement range  0.02% to 20% 
SpO
2
 Resolution  1% 
Accuracy
1
 
70 to 100%: ±2% (measured without motion in adult/pediatric 
mode) 
70 to 100%: ±3% (measured without motion in neonate mode) 
70 to 100%: ±3% (measured with motion) 
1% to 69%: Not specified. 
Refreshing rate  1 s 
Response time 
≤ 20 s (PR 75 bpm, average time 8 s, SpO
2
 value rises from 60% 
to 95%) 
SpO
2
 averaging time  2-4 s, 4-6 s, 8 s, 10 s, 12 s, 14 s, 16 s 
Low perfusion conditions 
Pulse amplitude: >0.02% 
Light penetration: >5% 
Low perfusion SpO
2
 
accuracy
2
 
±2% 
1
    The Masimo pulse oximeter with sensors have been validated for no motion accuracy in 
human blood studies on healthy adult volunteers in induced hypoxia studies in the range of 
70% to 100% SpO2 against a laboratory co-oximeter and ECG monitor. This variation equals 
plus or minus one standard deviation. Plus or minus one standard deviation encompasses 68% 
of the population. One percent was added to the accuracies for neonatal sensors to account 
for accuracy variation due to properties of fetal hemoglobin. 
  The Masimo pulse oximeter with sensors has been validated for motion accuracy in human 
blood studies on healthy adult volunteers in induced hypoxia studies while performing 
rubbing and tapping motions at 2 to 4 Hz. At an amplitude of 1 to 2 cm and non-repetitive 
motion between 1 to 5 Hz. At an amplitude of 2 to 3 cm in induced hypoxia studies in the 
range of 70% to 100% SpO2 against a laboratory co-oximeter and ECG monitor. This variation 
equals plus or minus one standard deviation. Plus or minus one standard deviation 
encompasses 68% of the population. 
2
    The Masimo pulse oximeter has been validated for low perfusion accuracy in bench top 
testing against a Biotek Index 2 simulator and Masimo’s simulator with signal strengths of 
greater than 0.02% and a % transmission of greater than 5% for saturations ranging from 70 to 
100%. This variation equals plus or minus one standard deviation. Plus or minus one standard 
deviation encompasses 68% of the population. 
 
 
Nellcor SpO
2
 Module 
Standards  Meet standards of ISO 80601-2-61 
Measurement range  0 to 100% 
Resolution 1% 
Accuracy 
70 to 100%: ±2% (adult/pediatric) 
70 to 100%: ±3% (neonate)