This is a blood-oxygen saturation reading indicating the percentage of hemoglobin molecules in the arterial blood which are saturated with oxygen. Normal readings in a healthy adult range from 94% to 100%.

Each single SpO₂ reusable probe comes non-sterile packaged in a translucent and stackable blister package, including a user manual. Adapter/Extension cables are also packaged in the same style of blister box.

Whereas, SpO₂ disposable probes are packaged in a non-sterile plastic pouch. We offer them in a box of 24 pieces as minimum order unit. All user information related to SpO₂ disposables probes are on the backside of the plastic bag.

There are two different cleaning methods depending on type of SpO₂ probe:

Cleaning and Disinfecting of SpO₂ application Finger Clip adult (FC), Finger Clip Pediatric (FP) and Y-probe (Y):

Those sensors should be cleaned and disinfected after each use BEFORE subsequent use on another patient. To clean or disinfect the sensor:

1. Disconnect the sensor from the monitoring device.
2. Dampen a clean, dry cloth or gauze pad with a mild, low-level disinfecting solution such as a 1:10 bleach solution (do not use undiluted bleach because permanent damage to the sensor may occur). Use it to wipe all exposed surfaces of the sensor and cable.
3. Dampen another clean, dry cloth or gauze pad with sterile or distilled water and again wipe all exposed surfaces of the sensor and cable.
4. Dry the sensor and cable with a clean, dry cloth or gauze pad.
5. In case using an universal Y Sensor remove Y foam tape first. Do not use excessive force when removing the foam tape as this can cause damage to the sensor.

Caution: Never immerse the sensor in any liquid. Do not sterilize by irradiation, steam, or ethylene oxide (EtO).

Cleaning and Disinfecting of SpO₂ application Finger Silicone Adult (FS) and Finger Silicone Pediatric (PS):

This sensor should be cleaned and disinfected after each use BEFORE use on another patient. To clean or disinfect the sensor:

1. Disconnect the sensor from the monitoring device.
2. Dampen a clean, dry cloth or gauze pad with a mild, low-level disinfecting solution such as a 1:10 bleach solution (do not use undiluted bleach because permanent damage to the sensor could occur). Use it to wipe all exposed surfaces of the sensor and cable.
3. Dampen another clean, dry cloth or gauze pad with sterile or distilled water and again wipe all exposed surfaces of the sensor and cable.
4. Dry the sensor and cable with a clean, dry cloth or gauze pad.

NOTE: Only the rubber boot (green part) can be autoclaved up to 134°C, 7 min. or EtO sterilized, never autoclave or sterilize cable, FPC layer with optics and connector. Those parts (all in blue) should be cleaned as described above.

This information can be read in every user manual, which accompanied every sensor.

Please, check out the monitor brand and type. Then find through our ref-chart list the according SpO₂ probe and/or Adapter/Extension cable. In case of any doubt, please contact our Sales Department.

All SpO₂ products of IT should be stored in a dry room under storage temperatures between –20° and +40° Celsius. We recommend to store them in their package, which will well protect them against any dust and dirt.

In most cases the over-all cable-length of a SpO₂-probe plus adapter/extension cable should not exceed 4 meters. If you have any doubt on what maximum length can be used, please contact our Sales Department.

Besides ITs new line of SpO₂ probes and adapter/extension cables we offer:

• Repair service for our reusable products as well as for original probes.
• Cleaning service for all kind of reusable SpO₂ probes.
• Refurbishment service.

Adapter and extension cable differ to the connectors, at both ends:

An Adapter cable always has two different connectors at each end.

Whereas an Extension cable do have connector (male) at one end and its mating (female) plug at the other end.