S500 Handheld Pulse Oximeter
SINNOR Instruments, Inc.
Chapter 1 Safety Information
The safety statements presented in this chapter refer to the basic safety information that the operator
of the oximeter shall pay attention to and abide by, There are additional safety statements in other
chapters or sections, which may be the same as or similar to the followings, or specific to the
operations.
The following safety terms warning and caution are used throughout this manual to point out hazards
and to designate a degree or level or seriousness.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in minor
personal injury or product/property damage.
NOTE
Provides application tips or other useful information to that you get the most from your
product.
1.1 Warnings
WARNING
The oximeter is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It is not intended as a device
used for treatment purposes.
The oximeter is intended for use only by qualified clinical physicians or well-trained nurses.
To ensure patient safety, verify this device and accessories can function safely and normally before
use.
When using the oximeter together with the electrical surgery equipment, the user should pay
attention to and guarantee safety of the patient being measured.
EXPLOSION HAZARD: Do not use the oximeter in the presence of flammable anesthetics,
explosive substances, vapors or liquids.
Do not pull or lift the oximeter by its connection cable. That may lead to falling and consequent
patient injuries.
It is not recommended to hang the oximeter when transporting patients. Safety hazards may arise
from the large amplitude swing during the transportation.
Make sure not to use the oximeter and it’s transducer during MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
scanning because induced current could potentially cause burns. The oximeter is capable of
interfering with the proper performance of MRI, and MRI is capable of interfering with the
measurement accuracy of the oximeter.
The oximeter and its accessories may be contaminated by microorganism during transporting, use
and storage. Use the recommended methods to sterilize and disinfect the oximeter or its
accessories when the packing material is damaged, or it has not been used for a long time.
