Pulse oximeter
A pulse oximeter measures oxygen saturation of the blood (SpO2) and pulse rate by shining light through a finger, earlobe or toe. It is used in wards, clinics, ambulances, homes and as a parameter within patient monitors.
Common types
- Fingertip pulse oximeter: a small spot check unit for clinics and homes.
- Handheld pulse oximeter: with an external sensor for adult, paediatric and neonatal use.
- Tabletop pulse oximeter: for continuous bedside monitoring with alarms.
- SpO2 sensors and probes: reusable clip or soft sensors and single use adhesive sensors.
What to tell us when you ask for a quotation
- Device type: fingertip, handheld or tabletop.
- Patient groups: adult, paediatric, neonatal.
- Accuracy range and performance in low perfusion and motion.
- Sensor type and connector compatibility with existing monitors.
- Alarms, data storage and battery type.
- Quantity, destination country and the delivery terms you want (for example EXW, FOB or CIF).
Documents to ask for
Buyers ask for CE marking under the EU MDR or US FDA clearance, ISO 13485 for the maker and test reports to ISO 80601-2-61, which covers pulse oximeter equipment. Clinical accuracy test data are also requested.
Certificates and registrations belong to the product and its manufacturer. We check them with you against the rules of your market before any order.
Are fingertip oximeters suitable for continuous hospital monitoring?
Most fingertip units are made for spot checks and lack alarms or continuous recording. For continuous bedside use, a handheld or tabletop unit with alarms, or a patient monitor, is the usual choice.
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