placeUnited States
Contact Us
Medtronic / Covidien Products / Pulse Oximetry / Nellcor™ Flexible SpO₂ Reusable Sensor

Overview

A versatile sensor for short-term, continuous monitoring in a broad range of patient sizes

This reusable rubber pulse oximetry sensor is designed for short-term, continuous monitoring. Integrating easily into your workflow, it’s:

  • Forward and backward compatible with your existing Nellcor™-compatible monitors
  • Engineered for dippable cleaning to enhance workflow efficiency
  • Available in two sizes, large and small, for adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 20 kg (40 lbs.)

And because it’s compliant with the latest standards,† you can use the Nellcor™ flexible SpO2 sensor with Oximax™ technology in the hospital, for transport, or at home.

Features

Integrates easily into your workflow

The Nellcor™ flexible SpO2 sensor is compatible with RCAL and Oximax™ technology. So you can easily use it with your existing Nellcor™-compatible monitors.

Our sensor is designed for short-term (<6 hours) continuous monitoring for the majority of your patients. It features:

  • Two sizes: large and small
  • A weight range of >20 kg (40 lbs.)
  • Two versions: home care and hospital/EMS

Compliant with the current standards

The Nellcor™ flexible SpO2 sensor is highly versatile and can be used† in:

  • Hospital care
  • Transport
  • Home care
  • Fixed- and rotary-winged vehicles and EMC radiated emissions
  • Extreme environments

Enhances workflow efficiency

The Nellcor™ flexible SpO2 sensor is engineered for dippable cleaning to enhance workflow efficiency. Proper cleaning of pulse oximeter probes may reduce infection transmission in the ICU.([FOOTNOTE=Goodall JR, Allan WBD. Pulse-oximetry in intensive care: Hazard warning or potential hazard? Intensive Care Medicine. Sept 2009, vol./is. 35/(S269), 0342-4642],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])

Order Information
Order Code Description Unit of Measure Quantity
FLEXMAX Nellcor™ Flexible SpO2 Sensor, Large, 23 x 40 mm Each 1
FLEXMAX-HC Nellcor™ Flexible SpO2 Sensor, Large, homecare, 23 x 40 mm
 Each 1
FLEXMAX-P Nellcor™ Flexible SpO2 Sensor, Small, 22 x 36 mm
 Each 1
FLEXMAX-P-HC Nellcor™ Flexible SpO2 Sensor, Small, homecare 22 x 36 mm
 Each 1
Product Specifications
Length Large and small, 925 mm, includes connector and sensor housing
Patient weight ranges The large and small sensors are intended for use on adult and pediatric (excluding infant and neonatal) patients weighting more than 20 kg or 44 lbs.
Indications for use

Noninvasive continuous or spot-check monitoring of SpO2 and pulse rate.

Indicated for use with monitoring systems that use Nellcor™ Oximax™ and Nellcor™ compatible pulse oximeters.
LED wavelength

Red: 660 nm peak

Infrared: 885 nm centroid
Output power <5 mW
Environmental Specifications
Operational temperature range 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Transient operating conditions Sensor will operate for 20 minutes at -20 C and 50 C.
Storage and transport temperature range -40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F)
Relative humidity range 15–95% non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure range 620 hPa to 1060 hPa
Stabilization time (from storage to operational conditions) Up to 20 minutes
Cleaning

Dippable cleaning		 It is necessary to clean and disinfect the sensor before attaching it to a new patient. Routine cleaning or low-level disinfection is recommended when using the sensor on the same patient. 
Accuracy
SpO2 accuracy* 70–100%: ≤2.5 digits (ARMS)
Pulse rate accuracy** 20–250 BPM: ±BPM
* Validated by clinical tests, where the measured values of the sensors were compared with those of the arterial co-oximetry in healthy adult subjects over the specified functional oxygen saturation range. These values were validated on the following monitors: Nellcor™ PM1000N, N600x, N560, N395.
** Pulse rate accuracy was verified by simulated bench tests to ensure entire range was verified. These values were verified on the following monitors: Nellcor™ PM1000N, N600x, N560, N395.
Compliance
Transport shock
IEC 60601-1-12:2014 (EMS)
Vibration and EMC DO-160G and IEC 60601-1-12:2014 (EMS)
Home care IEC 60601-1-11:2015
Fixed- and rotary-winged vehicles and EMC radiated emissions DO-160G
Extreme environments IEC 60601-1-12:2014 (EMS) with an IP33 rating

Order Information

Technology

Nellcor™ pulse oximetry sensors with OxiMax™ technology

Patients have a wide range of conditions that may impact respiration. That’s why it’s important to have access to accurate, reliable continuous monitoring technology for insight to a patient’s oxygen level throughout the cardiorespiratory cycle.

And because every patient is different, there are many different types of Nellcor™ pulse oximetry sensors with OxiMax™ technology available to help you choose the right sensor for the right patient.

Nellcor™ Sensor Technology Animation

Watch Video

Product Training & Support

Access sensor application guides and additional product support for a variety of Nellcor™ pulse oximetry sensors.

Additional Resources

  • † Compliant with homecare and EMS ground and air regulations: IEC 60601-1-12:2014 (EMS), IEC 60601-1-11:2015 (homecare), and IEC 60601-1-2:2014 (EMC compliant). Air worthiness: meets DO-160G for fixed- and rotary-winged vehicles; meets DO-160G for EMC radiated emissions.

Corporate Resources
Medical Surgical Portfolio
Patient Resources
Additional Resources
Contact Us
Operational Headquarters

710 Medtronic Parkway

Minneapolis, MN

55432-5604

USA

©2024 Medtronic