Introduction
This manual describes the capabilities and operation of the Connex Spot Monitor
(monitor). The information, including the illustrations, pertains to a monitor configured
with noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP), body temperature, pulse oximetry (SpO2), and
pulse rate. If your monitor configuration lacks any of these options, some information in
this manual might not apply.
Before using the monitor, read the sections of the manual that pertain to your use of the
monitor.
Intended use
The Connex Spot Monitors (monitor) are intended to be used by clinicians and medically
qualified personnel for monitoring of noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate, noninvasive
functional oxygen saturation of arteriolar hemoglobin (SpO2), and body temperature in
normal and axillary modes of neonatal, pediatric and adult patients.
The most likely locations for patients to be monitored are general medical or surgical
floors and general hospital and alternate care environments.
This product is available for sale only upon the order of a physician or licensed health
care professional.
Contraindications
This system is not intended to be used:
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on patients connected to heart/lung machines
• on patients being transported outside a healthcare facility
• near an MRI machine
• in a hyperbaric chamber
• near flammable anesthetics
• near electro-cauterization devices
For contraindications of SpO2 sensors, consult the sensor manufacturer's directions for
use.
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