
6-2 Radical-7 Signal Extraction Pulse CO-Oximeter Operator’s Manual
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) RECOMMENDATION
LOW SIGNAL QUALITY
Improper sensor type or
application.
Excessive motion relative
to perfusion.
Sensor is damaged or not
functioning.
Check and see if blood flow to the
site is restricted.
Check the placement of the sensor.
Re-apply sensor or move to a
different site.
SpO
2
VALUES DO NOT
CORRELATE WITH
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT
OR ABGs
Low perfusion or sensor
displacement.
Check for error messages. See
section 5 System Messages for
recommended corrections.
Check placement of sensor or if it is
too tight. Reapply sensor or select a
new site.
Set to MAX sensitivity and confirm that
the sensor is securely on the patient.
Refer to sensor Directions For Use.
PULSE SEARCH
MESSAGE
Instrument is searching for
pulse.
If instrument fails to display within 30
seconds, disconnect and reconnect. If
pulse search continues, move sensor
to better perfused site.
UNEXPECTED SpO
2
,
SpCO, SpMet OR SpHb
READING
Low SIQ or Perfusion Index
(PI) values.
Reposition sensor to site with strong
SIQ and PI. Average readings taken
from three different sites to improve
accuracy. Submit blood sample for
laboratory CO-Oximetry test for
comparison.
Inappropriate sensor size
or sensor measurement
location.
Verify proper sensor for patient size.
Verify proper sensor site.
UNEXPECTEDLY HIGH
SpCO READING
Possible elevated
methemoglobin level.
Submit blood sample for laboratory
CO-Oximetry test.
DIFFICULTY OR NO SpCO/
SpMet/SpHb READING
Low battery/ not plugged
into AC power supply.
Insert handheld into docking station,
verify docking station power cord
plugged in and docking station power
indicator light is illuminated.
Interference from line-
frequency induced noise.
Verify/set 50/60hz menu setting. Refer
to Section 3, Initial Setup for details.
Inappropriate sensor or
sensor size.
Verify proper sensor and sensor size
for the patient.
Excessive ambient or
strobing light.
Shield the sensor from excessive or
strobing light.
Excessive motion.
Minimize or eliminate motion at the
monitoring site.
Also, see Section 4, Successful Monitoring for additional
information.
HANDHELD BATTERY
DOES NOT CHARGE
AC power cable may be
disconnected.
Restore power to the instrument.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (continued)
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