Background and Identification

The Nellcor N-600x is a pulse oximeter made by Mallinckrodt’s Nellcor division. Pulse oximeters are non-invasive devices used to monitor a patient’s oxygen saturation. The Nellcor division focuses mainly on producing pulse oximeters and oxygen monitors.

The N-600x model has three display options, a plethysmographic waveform, large numerics, or customizable real-time trends. This oximeter monitors the patient’s pulse rate and the functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin. It is suitable for use with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in hospitals, intra-hospital transport, hospital-type facilities, and home environments.

The operator can select a range of adult or neonate alarm limits. The OxiMax SPD Alert feature is designed to detect patterns of desaturation that indicate repetitive airflow reduction through the patient’s upper airway and into the lungs. The N-600x model is compatible with a range of OxiMax pulse oximetry sensors.

This pulse oximeter includes the name “NELLCOR” printed in capital letters in the upper left-hand corner of the device’s front face. The model name, “OxiMax N-600x,” is printed in the upper right-hand corner of the monitor’s front face. Using the four softkeys on the front of the device, the operator can adjust the internal time clock, access trend information, choose languages, change communications protocols, and set alarm limits.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions:

  • Height: 3.3 In (8.4 cm)
  • Width: 10.4 In (26.4 cm)
  • Depth: 6.8 In (17.3cm)
  • Weight: 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg)

Performance:

  • Measurement Range
    • SpO2: 1% to 100%
    • Pulse Rate: 20 to 250 beats per minute (bpm)
    • Perfusion Range: 0.03% to 20%
  • Accuracy Tolerance
    • Saturation
      • Adult: 70 to 100% ±2 digits
      • Neonate: 70 to 100% ±3 digits
      • Low Perfusion: 70 to 100% ±2 digits
    • Pulse Rate
      • Adult and Neonate: 20 to 250 bpm ±3 digits
      • Low Perfusion: 20 to 250 bpm ±3 digits

Power:

  • Power Requirements: Rated at 100 to 120 volts AC (nominal 120 VAC) or 220 to 240 volts AC (nominal 230 VAC), 20 volt/amps to be compliant with IEC 60601-1 sub-clause 10.2.2.
  • Fuses Quantity: 2, 0.5 A, 250 volts, slow-blow, IEC (5 x 20 mm).

Battery:

  • Type: Lead-acid Voltage: 6 Volts DC
  • Recharge:
    • 8 hours with N-600x turned off
    • 12 hours with N-600x turned on
  • Shelf Life:
    • 4 months, new fully-charged battery (when monitor is placed in “Shelf-mode” by qualified service personnel using the procedures indicated in the N-600x Service Manual)
    • After 4 months storage in “Shelf mode”, the N-600x will run for 33% of stated battery life

Additional Information

N-600x Product Page

N-600x Brochure

Nellcor N-600x Service Manual