Smiths Medical BCI 3304 Repair

BCI 3304 Oximeter Service Manual Catalog Number 1858

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The Smiths Medical BCI 3304 is a clinical grade digital pulse oximeter. It delivers readings on oxygen saturation and pulse rate. This pulse oximeter can be used in clinic, at home, or in a sleep study. This device was intended for use by clinical professionals, like nurses and clinicians. It was originally released in 2008 and was built as a lightweight and transportable design for easy use. There is no exact date for its discontinuation as distributors are still selling refurbished versions of this device.

The BCI 3304 was marketed globally, mainly selling in the United States and Europe. At the time of use, the Smiths Medical BCI 3304 sold for anywhere between $1200 to $1800. With refurbished sales, prices on this device have dropped to anywhere below $1000. There are no known manufacturer recalls or failure modes recorded for this particular device; as for any medical device, there is a list of cautionary warnings when using the device. The BCI 3304 pulse oximeter was known for its speed and reliability at its time of major use in the late 2000s.

This model replaced the BCI 3301 which did not have as many data readings and features as the BCI 3304 and also the shape of it changed from being a hand-held device to a table-top device for more accurate and reliable readings on different kinds of data. The BCI Autocorr Plus Pulse Oximeter/ECG/Respiration Monitor 3404 succeeded the BCI 3304, but was recalled. In June 2009, Smiths Medical also released another device called BCI SPECTRO2 Pulse Oximetry Portfolio; this model had even better accuracy than the BCI 3304 in readings.

The oximeter has a PC port for data communication, optional digital alarm adapter, and optional analog output. This oximeter also has a wall mount charger. The screen is powered by an LED display.

The Smiths Medical BCI 3304 is not terribly large in size, with a screen on the front to display the readings. You can also find on the front of the device buttons for pulse volume, alarm volume, silence volume, low battery, alarm, artifact, search, sensor, alarm select, ID clear, and volume up and down buttons. Readings for beats per minute (BPM) can be found on the right side of the screen and the readings for oxygen saturation percentage can be found on the left side of the screen. The bars next to the BPM are how pulse strength is rated. This device also has a handle built in on top along with printed directions on how to use the pulse oximeter on top of the device. The model number and name, Autocorr 3304, can be found on the bottom of the device.

Displays, Indicators and Keys

• SpO2 - 3-digit LED display 0.43 inch (10.9 mm) high

• Pulse Rate - 3-digit LED display 0.43 inch (10.9 mm) high

• Pulse Strength - Logarithmically scaled 8-segment LED bar graph

• Low Battery - LED flashes when approximately 30 minutes of battery life remains

• Alarm Silence - LED flashes to remind the user that audio alarms are disabled

• Sensor - LED flashes to alert the operator to check the SpO2 sensor placement

• Lost Pulse Alarm - Flashing % SpO2 dashes indicate the sensor no longer detects a pulse while a finger is inserted into it (a pulse must previously be detected in order to get this alarm)

• Brightness - Adjustable brightness of SpO2, pulse rate, and bar graph displays

• Search - Light indicates the monitor is looking for a pulse

• Artifact - Light indicates the presence of excess motion or other artifact

• Power - Green color indicates monitor is connected to AC power SpO2

• Range - 0 to 100% SpO2 (functional)

• Accuracy - ±2% at 70-100%; ±3% at 50-69% (no motion) ±3% at 70-100% (motion)

• Averaging - 4, 8, or 16 pulse beat average

• Alarm Range High: 50 to 100% and OFF (1% steps) Low: 50 to 99% and OFF (1% steps)

PULSE RATE

• Range - 30 to 254 bpm

• Accuracy - ±2% at 30-254 bpm (no motion) Unspecified (motion)

• Alarm Range - High: 5 to 250 bpm and OFF (1 bpm steps) Low: 5 to 250 bpm and OFF (1 bpm steps)

• Averaging - 8 or 16 second average

POWER REQUIREMENTS

• Wall Mount AC Charger - 105-125 VAC, 60 Hz 90-110 VAC, 60 Hz (optional)

• Table Top AC Charger - 208-252 VAC, 50/60 Hz (optional)

• Battery - Standard lead-acid battery

BATTERY LIFE

Internal rechargeable, not user replaceable. Fully charged in 6 hours. Approximately 4.5 hours of continuous use.

PRINTER OUTPUT

• Data Log Mode - SpO2 and pulse rate can be printed every five seconds

• Trend Printing - Data saved every four to thirty seconds can be printed

• Optional Cables - Analog Output, Digital Output and Nurse Call

DIMENSIONS

• Base Unit - 3.24" H x 8.5" W x 5.5" D (8.2 cm H x 21.6 cm W x 14 cm D)

WEIGHT

30 oz. (850 grams)

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Operating Temperature - 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

• Storage Temperature - -40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C)

• Relative Humidity - (non-condensing) 10-95% (storage) 15-95% (operating)

MECHANICAL DURABILITY TEST RESULTS

• Vibration Testing - In compliance with IEC 68-2-6, IEC 68-2-34

• Shock Testing - In compliance with IEC 68-2-27

• Drop Testing - Exceeded UL544 testing recommendations

STANDARDS

EN60601-1 (IEC 60601-1), UL544,

EN60601-1-1, EMC: EN60601-1-2

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

ISO 9001/ISO 13485

CATALOG NUMBER

• 3304

FDA Data

Turner Medical

Smiths Medical

Grayline Medical

Physicians Office Resource

FDA - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services