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SunTech Vet20 User Manual

Automated blood pressure monitor for veterinary use
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Vet 20
BP MONITOR
Automated Blood Pressure Monitor for Veterinary Use
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Vet 20 BP MONITOR Automated Blood Pressure Monitor for Veterinary Use USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    All content in this manual is the proprietary information of SunTech Medical and is provided solely for purposes of operation, maintenance or service of the SunTech Vet20. This manual and the SunTech Vet20 described in it are protected under copy- right law under which they may not be copied, in whole or in part, without written consent of SunTech Medical.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to the SunTech Vet20! Thank you for choosing this SunTech Vet20 blood pressure monitor! For over 30 years, SunTech Medical has been the preeminent supplier of leading edge technology and innovative products to obtain blood pressure measurements. Devel- oped specifically for the veterinary care environment, the SunTech Vet20 BP monitor quietly takes accurate blood pressure measurements very quickly and is extremely easy to use.

  • Page 4: Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations Intended Use The SunTech Vet20 is intended to be used on companion animals, specifically dogs and cats, to obtain oscillometric blood pressure measurements, including systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure and heart beats per minute. This non-invasive monitor uses algorithms specifically designed for these animal populations.

  • Page 5: Warnings And Precautions

    CAUTION: DO NOT use the monitor for any purpose other than specified in this manual without written consent and approval from SunTech Medical. Substitution of a component or accessory different from that supplied may result in measurement error. Repairs should be undertaken only by personnel trained or authorized by SunTech Medical.
  • Page 6 Performance Specifications. CAUTION: Do not use if device is dropped and/or is damaged. Have a qualified service representative check the unit before using again. Repairs should only be conducted by an authorized SunTech Medical service representative.
  • Page 7 A TIP provides application tips or other useful information to assure that you get the most from your equipment. TIP: This device is designed to be used on dogs and cats. In this document where the word “patient” is used, this is to mean a small animal such as a cat, dog, or other small animal.

  • Page 8: Icons And Symbols

    Icons and Symbols Exits or closes a screen Serial Number Goes back to previous screen Type BF applied part TIP: Provides practical advice for using monitor Cuff index line must fall within range markings Manual consultation symbol Arrow should be placed over artery This product meets the requirements of the Symbol indicating limb circumference applicable EMC Directive...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Suntech Vet20

    Getting to know SunTech Vet20 Install Batteries and Connect Hose Open battery door on monitor back and Connect the patient hose to the back of the insert 4 AA batteries paying attention to the monitor making sure the connector “clicks”...
  • Page 10 Front Panel Power button. Turns monitor on and off. Start/Stop button. Starts blood pressure measurement. Stops measurement at any time. Colors: Magenta – monitor is ready to take a BP measurement Blue – Measurement is in progress Red – A problem occurred during the measurement...
  • Page 11 Main Screen View After you begin using your SunTech Vet20, your main screen will display your most recent patient measurements. Here is a quick overview of the key symbols and numeric values you will see. Battery life indicator Measurement Number/...

  • Page 12: Selecting Your Settings

    Animal Selection Screen When you turn on your SunTech Vet20, you will see the Animal Selection Screen. Even if you are not ready to measure BP on a patient, select either Large or Small animal so that you can proceed to the Main Screen. This screen can be turned off (see Animal Selection).
  • Page 13 Speaker Setting/Noise Control The SunTech Vet20 monitor’s default setting is Speaker Off so that patients are not disturbed by sounds. To toggle between Speaker Off and Speaker On, press the Speaker button. When sound is OFF , you still will hear a very quiet clicking when you touch buttons but no beeps.
  • Page 14 Clinical Alarms The SunTech Vet20 allows clinical alarms for all BP values (SYS, DIA, MAP and HR). Factory setting is OFF. • To change alarm values, touch Set Alarm Values. • Touch the range value that you want to adjust.
  • Page 15 Power Management The SunTech Vet20 includes an auto OFF feature which turns the monitor off after a selected time period. Factory setting is 1 minute. • Intervals include 1, 2 and 5 minutes as well as always TIP: Batteries may be rapidly depleted if set to always ON.

  • Page 16: Before You Begin

    Where to Apply the Cuff SunTech recommends that the cuff be placed on a front limb while the patient is lying on the right or left side. This helps ensure that the cuff is at heart level, which is best for measurement accuracy. Also, the patient is less likely to retract the front limb when the cuff gently squeezes it during the measurement.
  • Page 17 Make sure this part of cuff is placed over the patient’s artery. When the cuff is wrapped around the patient’s limb, its Index Marker should fall within this line. When you wrap the cuff around the patient’s limb, the Index Marker should fall within the Range Marker on the inside of the cuff.

  • Page 18: Using Suntech Vet20

    Using SunTech Vet20 Taking a BP Measurement Step 1. Place blood pressure cuff on patient and connect hoses. Position patient so that they are lying down. Place the cuff just above the paw making sure not to place it over a joint. Con- nect cuff hose to monitor hose.
  • Page 19 Taking/Viewing Multiple Measurements To take additional readings, press START/STOP again. To view previous readings from the Main Screen, touch the Buttons Left Arrow button on Main Screen. disabled Touch the right arrow to see more recent measurements and to return to the Main Screen. Deletes all Averages values memory data...
  • Page 20 Averaging Measurements To average measurements, touch the rows with the measurements you wish to average. Selected rows will turn green. To unselect a measurement, touch its row a second time. Average of selected readings shows on top row with “A” as the identifier.

  • Page 21: Taking Care Of Suntech Vet 20

    Preventative Maintenance System Self Checks The SunTech Vet20 performs a range of system checks during normal operation. If the monitor detects a problem, it will display an error message recommending a trouble-shooting action or to contact SunTech Customer Service. Replaceable Parts...

  • Page 22: Accessories & Replacement Parts

    Status Messages If the SunTech Vet20 has a problem taking a blood pressure measurement, a short beep will occur (if speakers are ON), the START/STOP button will turn Red and a Status Message will appear on the monitor screen. Take action as directed on the screen, or as suggested in the table below.
  • Page 23 • Value out of The blood pressure value is outside Make sure you are using the proper cuff size. Range of SunTech Vet20’s published • Patient may have been moving too much. ranges. • Check that the cuff is properly tightened and in proper position.

  • Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use this monitor on awake and anesthe- cancel the deletion. When you clear the Memory, you delete tized animals? all measurements. Yes. The SunTech Vet20 can be be used on anesthetized animals as well as awake animals. For medium-sized dogs, which animal mode do I choose? How do I keep the cuff from slipping down the Use cuff size as the determination factor.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    United States prepaid to the fac- tory. SunTech Medical, Inc. will repair any component(s) or part(s) that it finds to be defective during the period of this limited warranty.

  • Page 26: Technical Information

    Technical Information Factory Default Settings Parameter Name Default Value Clinical Alarms Status Clinical Alarms – low SYS 40 mmHg Clinical Alarms – High SYS 265 mmHg Clinical Alarms – low DIA 20 mmHg Clinical Alarms – High DIA 200 mmHg Clinical Alarms –...
  • Page 27 Performance Specifications Oscillometric Method of Measurement: Blood Pressure Range: Systolic: 40 – 265mmHg MAP: 27 – 222mmHg Diastolic: 20 – 200mmHg Pulse Rate Range: 25 to 300 BPM (Beats Per Minute) Cuff Deflate Rate: Deflation step size varies with heart rate, cuff pressure and cuff volume Initial Inflation Pressure: 180 mmHg (default) Subsequent initial inflation: previous Systolic + 30 mmHg...
  • Page 28 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The Vet20 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Vet20 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment –...
  • Page 29 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Vet20 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the Vet20 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601test level...
  • Page 30 RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the Vet20 is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Vet20 should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the Vet20.
  • Page 31 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Vet20 The Vet20 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Vet20 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and Vet20 as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communi- cations equipment.
  • Page 32 SunTech Medical, Inc. SunTech Medical, Ltd. SunTech Medical, Ltd. 507 Airport Boulevard, Suite 117 Oakfield Industrial Estate 2/F of Building A, Jinxiongda Technology Park Morrisville, NC 27560-8200 USA Stanton Harcourt Road Guanlan, Bao’an District Shenzhen, 518110, PRC Tel: + 1.919.654.2300...

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