NONIN 3240 Bluetooth Smart Pulse Oximeter Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- NONiN
Table of Contents
- Installing AAA Batteries
- Turning On the NoninConnect Elite Model 3240
- Indications for Use
- Contraindications
- Symbols
- Display Symbols
- Using the NoninConnect Elite Model 3240
- Specifications
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology Information
- Bluetooth Security
- Warranty
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
NONIN 3240 Bluetooth Smart Pulse Oximeter
Installing AAA Batteries
WARNING: Before changing batteries, make sure the device is off and is not applied to a digit.
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Hold the 3240 so you see the back of the device and the arrows on the battery door point away from you.
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Place your thumbs on the ovals.
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Slide the battery door away from you and off the 3240.
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If applicable, remove the old batteries from the 3240.
Properly dispose of the batteries. -
Insert two new 1.5 volt AAAsize batteries. Carefully match the polarity markings (+ and -).
The 3240 will not work if the batteries are inserted the wrong way.
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Carefully slide the battery door back onto the device.
Turning On the NoninConnect Elite Model 3240
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Insert a digit into the Model 3240 until it touches the built-in stop.
NOTE: Make sure the finger is lying flat (not on its side) and is centered within the device. For best results, keep the device at heart or chest level. -
If the CorrectCheck screen (see Display Symbols table) displays, slide finger further into device. Correct positioning of the finger is critical for accurate measurements.
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The 3240 begins sensing the pulse and displaying readings.
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View about 4 seconds of readings before relying on the displayed values. Continually verify operation. It is common for the displayed values to vary slightly over a period of several seconds.
If the device does not turn on or if it shuts off unexpectedly:- Verify batteries are correctly inserted.
- The batteries are depleted. Replace batteries.
If the problem persists, remove the batteries and contact Nonin Technical Service.
NOTE: While on the finger, do not press the device against any surface and do not squeeze or hold it together. The internal spring provides the correct pressure; additional pressure may cause inaccurate readings.
Indications for Use
The NoninConnect Elite Model 3240 Finger Pulse Oximeter is a small, lightweight, portable device indicated for use in measuring and displaying functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (%SpO2 ) and pulse rate of patients who are well or poorly perfused. It is intended for spot-checking of adult and pediatric patients with digits between 0.8 – 2.5 cm (0.3 – 1.0 inch) thick.
CAUTION: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed practitioner.
NOTE: Use Environment—Home healthcare environments under the supervision of qualified medical professionals. Users include current/potential users of pulse oximetry in the home and caregivers/potential caregivers of such a user.
Contraindications
Do not use the device in an MR environment, in an explosive atmosphere, or on neonatal patients.
- This device is not defibrillation proof per IEC 60601-1.
Warnings
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Use the Model 3240 within its designated range (approximately 10 m/32 ft, spherical radius, line of sight when connected to a Bluetooth Smart Ready device). Moving outside this range may cause missing, lost, and/or inaccurate data.
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Inspect the sensor application site at least every 6 to 8 hours to ensure correct sensor alignment and skin integrity.
Patient sensitivity to sensor may vary due to medical status or skin condition. -
Avoid excessive pressure to the sensor application site as this may cause damage to the skin beneath the sensor.
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This device is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It must be used in conjunction with other methods of assessing clinical signs and symptoms.
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The device must be able to measure the pulse properly to obtain an accurate SpO2 measurement. Verify that nothing is hindering the pulse measurement before relying on the SpO2 measurement.
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Operation of this device below the minimum amplitude of 0.3% modulation may cause inaccurate results.
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General operation of the device may be affected by the use of an electrosurgical unit (ESU).
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Keep the oximeter away from young children. Small items such as the battery door and battery are choking hazards.
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Before changing batteries, make sure the device is off and is not applied to a digit.
Cautions
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This device has no audible alarms and is intended only for spot-checking.
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This device is designed to determine the percentage of arterial oxygen saturation of functional hemoglobin.
Factors that may degrade pulse oximeter performance or affect the accuracy of the measurement include the following:- applying the pulse oximeter on the same arm as a blood pressure cuff, arterial catheter or infusion line(s) (IVs)
- excessive light, such as sunlight or direct home lighting
- excessive motion
- moisture in the device
- improperly applied device
- finger is outside recommended size range
- poor pulse quality
- venous pulsations
- cardiogreen and other intravascular dyes
- anemia or low hemoglobin concentrations
- carboxyhemoglobin
- methemoglobin
- dysfunctional hemoglobin
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The device may not work when circulation is reduced. Warm or rub the finger, or re-position the device.
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The device is designed to be attached only to a digit.
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This device’s display will shut off after 30 seconds of no readings or poor readings.
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In some circumstances, the device will interpret motion as good pulse quality. Minimize patient motion as much as possible.
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Clean the device before applying it to a new patient.
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Do not sterilize, autoclave, or immerse this device in liquid. Do not pour or spray any liquids into the device.
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Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaning agents, or any cleaning products containing ammonium chloride or isopropyl alcohol.
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Do not use cleaning solutions other than those recommended here, as permanent damage could result.
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This device is a precision electronic instrument and must be repaired by qualified technical professionals. Field repair of the device is not possible. Do not attempt to open the case or repair the electronics. Opening the case may damage the device and void the warranty.
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This equipment complies with IEC 60601-1-2 for electromagnetic compatibility for medical electrical equipment and/ or systems. This standard is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical medical installation. However, because of the proliferation of radio-frequency transmitting equipment and other sources of electrical noise in health care and other environments, it is possible that high levels of such interference due to close proximity or strength of a source might disrupt the performance of this device. Medical electrical equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC, and all equipment must be installed and put into service according to the EMC information specified in this manual.
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Portable and mobile RF communications equipment including CT, diathermy, RFID, and electronic article security systems can affect medical electrical equipment.
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When device is connected via Bluetooth, other Wi-Fi devices within 6 meters (20 feet) could interrupt the Bluetooth connection.
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Batteries may leak or explode if used or disposed of improperly. Remove batteries if the device will be stored for more than 30 days. Do not use different types of batteries at the same time. Do not mix fully charged and partially charged batteries at the same time. These actions may cause the batteries to leak.
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Follow local, state, and national governing ordinances and recycling instructions regarding disposal or recycling of the device and device components, including batteries.
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In compliance with the European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 2002/96/EC, do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. This device contains WEEE materials; please contact your distributor regarding take-back or recycling of the device. If you are unsure how to reach your distributor, please call Nonin for your distributor’s contact information.
Symbols
Symbol | Definition |
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Caution! | |
Follow Instructions for Use. | |
Consult Instructions for Use. | |
**** | MR unsafe |
Type BF Applied Part (patient isolation from electrical shock) | |
UL Mark for Canada and the United States with respect to electric shock, |
fire, and mechanical hazards only in accordance with IEC 60601-1,
UL 60601-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 601.1.
| CE Marking indicating conformance to EC Directive No. 93/42/EEC concerning
medical devices.
| Radio Equipment Class Identifier
| Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. Equipment includes RF transmitters.
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with this symbol.
| Indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
| Date of Manufacture
| Medical Device
| Catalogue number
Symbol| Definition
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| Not for continuous monitoring (no alarm for SpO2)
| Battery orientation
IP32| Protected against vertically falling water drops when enclosure is
tilted up to 15 degrees and ingress of solid foreign objects greater than or
equal to 2.5 mm (0.1 in.) in diameter per IEC 60529.
SN| Serial Number
BDA| Bluetooth Device Address
| Storage/shipping temperature range
| Handle with Care
| Keep Dry
| RCM Australia
| Medical prescription required
| Manufacturer
| Authorized Representative in
the European Community
| Importer
| Unique Device Identifier
| Country of Manufacture
NOTE: Where applicable, an additional label bearing your country radio communications license information will appear on the side of your device. This is not a serial number or device identifier.
Display Symbols
Symbol | Description |
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Nonin’s CorrectCheck™ senses that the finger has not been correctly |
inserted. If you see this symbol, slide finger further into device.
| The number next to this symbol is the amount of oxygen in your blood
(functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin).
| The number next to this animated symbol is your pulse rate. Pulse rate is
the number of times your heart beats per minute.
| Dashes replace the readings when the 3240 is unable to detect a usable
signal.
| White symbol – Radio is on.
Green symbol – 3240 is connected.
Flashing white symbol – Connection error. The radio will reset.
| Poor signal. Steady your hand, reposition finger, warm finger by rubbing, or
select a different finger.
| Low battery. Replace batteries.
| Critical battery. Flashing indicator on full screen. The device will not
work until the batteries are replaced.
Using the NoninConnect Elite Model 3240
Installing AAA Batteries
Use only alkaline batteries. When batteries are low, displays. Replace low
batteries as soon as possible.
See the “Installing AAA Batteries” instructions and figures at left.
Turning On the NoninConnect Elite Model 3240
See the “Turning on the NoninConnect Elite Model 3240” instructions and
figures at left.
Connection via Bluetooth Wireless Technology
When the Model 3240 is placed on the finger and turns on, it is ready for a
Bluetooth wireless connection. The 3240 stays in this mode until it is shut
off. The symbol is white when the Bluetooth radio is on, green when the 3240
is connected, and flashes white when there is a communication error.
The Bluetooth symbol is useful for the product installer.
Due to the wide variety of wireless environments, the Bluetooth connection
between the 3240 and the host device must be tested before using the 3240’s
Bluetooth capabilities.
Turning Off the NoninConnect Elite Model 3240
The Model 3240 will automatically turn off approximately 10 seconds after the
digit is removed, or after a 2-minute period of poor signals.
Cleaning the NoninConnect Elite Model 3240
CAUTIONS:
- Clean the device before applying it to a new patient.
- Do not sterilize, autoclave, or immerse this device in liquid. Do not pour or spray any liquids into the device.
- Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaning agents, or any cleaning products containing ammonium chloride or isopropyl alcohol.
- Do not use cleaning solutions other than those recommended here, as permanent damage could result
- To clean, wipe the device’s surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with one of the following:
- A 10% bleach solution (household bleach [5.25% sodium hypochlorite]).
- Warm, soapy water (hand dishwashing detergent – see note below), and then rinse the cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water (home use only).
- Dry with a soft cloth, or allow to air dry. Ensure that all surfaces are completely dry.
NOTE: The hand dishwashing detergent that was tested includes these ingredients: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauramine Oxide, Sodium Chloride, PPG-26, PEG-8 Propylheptyl Ether, and Phenoxyethanol.
Specifications
Oxygen Saturation Display Range: 0% to 100% SpO2
Pulse Rate Display Range: 18 to 321 beats per minute (BPM)
*Declared Accuracy:** The table below shows Arms values measured using the
Model 3240 in a clinical study.
NOTE: If your national regulatory authority recognizes accuracy in motion, please contact regulatory@nonin.com for accuracy data.
Accuracy Summary – Finger and Thumb
Range| Specified Oxygen Saturation (A rms )| Finger
Oxygen Saturation (A rms)| Thumb Oxygen Saturation (A rms )|
Low Perfusion Oxygen Saturation (A rms )
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70 – 100%| ± 2| ± 1.31| ± 1.56| ± 2
70 – 80%| ± 2| ± 1.65| ± 1.91| ± 2
80 – 90%| ± 2| ± 1.05| ± 1.21| ± 2
90 – 100%| ± 2| ± 1.18| ± 1.49| ± 2
This graph shows plots of the error (SpO2 – SaO2 ) by SaO2 using the 3240 with
a linear regression fit and upper 95% and lower 95% limits of agreement.
Each sample data point is identified by subject from a clinical study in non-
motion conditions.
Pulse Rate Declared Accuracy Range (Arms): 20 to 250 BPM ±3 digits
Low Perfusion Pulse Rate Declared Accuracy Range (Arms): 40 to 240 BPM
±3 digits
Measurement Wavelengths and Output Power:
Red. 660 nanometers @ 0.8 mW max. average
Infrared. 910 nanometers @ 1.2 mW max. average
Temperature:
Operating. -5 °C to 40 °C / 23 °F to 104 °F
Storage/Transportation. -40 °C to 70 °C / -40 °F to 158 °F
Humidity:
Operating. 10% to 95% non-condensing
Storage/Transportation. 10% to 95% non-condensing
Altitude
Operating. Up to 4,000 meters / 13,123 feet
Hyperbaric Pressure. Up to 4 atmospheres
Battery Life:
** Operating. Approximately 2,200 spot checks (25 sec. per spot-check), within
10 meters/32 feet of collector with streaming data
Storage. 1 month, with batteries installed. CAUTION: Remove batteries if the
device will be stored for more than 30 days.
- ±1 Arms represents approximately 68% of measurements.
** This information is especially useful for clinicians performing photodynamic therapy.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Information
Bluetooth Compliance: | Version 4.0 single mode low energy |
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Operating Frequency: | 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz |
Output Power: | TX: +3 dBM |
Operating Range: | 10 meter radius (line of sight) |
Network Topology: | Star – bus |
Operation: | Slave Model 3240 |
Antenna Type: | Integrated chip type antenna |
Modulation Type: | Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum |
Data Rate: | 1 Mbit/second |
Data Latency: | 6 ms |
Data Integrity: | Adaptive Frequency Hopping 24-bit CRC (cyclic redundancy |
check) 32-bit message integrity check
Data Format:| Sends data packets once per second. Includes a second counter
that allows the host to detect if packets are missing and the device to
retransmit.
Quality of Service:| This device uses Bluetooth Smart technology for wireless
communications, which allows for reliable communications in electrically noisy
environments, and transmits physiological data once per second. If data is
lost, the device will transmit data again one second later. If the connection
is lost, the device will change the Bluetooth symbol from green to white and
become available for a connection in a few seconds.
Bluetooth Profiles Supported:| GATT-based proprietary Nonin profile
Authentication and Encryption:| Supported
Encryption Key Size:| 128 bits AES (advanced encryption standard)
Bluetooth Security
The Bluetooth radio contained in the 3240 is a Bluetooth Smart single-mode,
low-energy radio. It supports a GATT-based, proprietary Nonin profile to
transmit current readings from the patient. Data is not stored by the 3240 to
be transferred at a later time. The 3240 supports an encryption key size of
128 bits. While the 3240 is in a Bluetooth connection, it will be unavailable
for other connections. Apart from the standard Bluetooth security measures,
Nonin has implemented a non-standard security measure to the 3240 that, if
used, will restrict the transfer of data to only devices with a specified
organizationally unique identifier (OUI).
For additional technical information, please see the insert, “NoninConnect
Elite Model 3240 Technical Description.”
Warranty
NONIN MEDICAL, INCORPORATED, (Nonin) warrants to the purchaser, for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase, each Model 3240 exclusive of the batteries and spring. The device’s expected service life is 5 years.
Nonin shall repair or replace any 3240 found to be defective in accordance with this warranty, free of charge, for which Nonin has been notified by the purchaser by serial number that there is a defect, provided notification occurs within the applicable warranty period. If unable to repair, Nonin shall replace with a 3240 or a comparable device.
This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy by the purchaser hereunder for any 3240 delivered to the purchaser which is found to be defective in any manner whether such remedies be in contract, tort or by law.
This warranty excludes cost of delivery to and from Nonin. All repaired units shall be received by the purchaser at Nonin’s place of business. Nonin reserves the right to charge a fee for a warranty repair request on any 3240 found to be within specifications.
Model 3240 is a precision electronic instrument and must be repaired by
trained Nonin personnel only. Any sign or evidence of opening the 3240, field
service by non-Nonin personnel, tampering, or any kind of misuse of the 3240,
shall void the warranty. All non-warranty work shall be done at Nonin’s
standard rates and charges in effect at the time of delivery to Nonin.
www.nonin.com/warranty
Users and/or patients should report adverse events involving their Nonin device to Nonin Medical, Inc. and the competent authority of the EU Member State in which the user and/or patient is established, if applicable.
Nonin Medical, Inc.
13700 1st Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441-5443 USA
800-356-8874 (USA/Canada)
+1 763-553-9968 (outside USA and
Canada)
E-mail: technicalservice@nonin.com
Nonin Medical B.V.
Doctor Paul Janssenweg 150
5026 RH Tilburg, Netherlands
+31 (0)13 – 45 87 130 (Europe)
E-mail:
technicalserviceintl@nonin.com
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Nonin Medical, Inc.
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Plymouth, MN 55441, USA
www.nonin.com
E-mail: info@nonin.com
+1 763-553-9968
800-356-8874 (US and Canada)
Fax: +1 763-553-7807
Nonin Medical B.V.
Doctor Paul Janssenweg 150
5026 RH Tilburg, Netherlands
Email: infointl@nonin.com (Europe)
+31 (0)13 – 45 87 130 (Europe)
Nonin, NoninConnect Elite, and CorrectCheck are trademarks of Nonin Medical,
Inc.
U.S. Patents 5,490,523; 5,792,052; other patents pending.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc.
References
- Pulse and Regional Oximeters, Capnographs, Sensors | Nonin
- Pulse and Regional Oximeters, Capnographs, Sensors | Nonin
- Warranty - Nonin