Spacelabs 91369 Ultraview SL
Spacelabs · Model 91369 Ultraview SL
Portable monitor designed for use as a compact bedside monitor or as a battery-operated transport monitor. Spacelabs 91369 Ultraview SL Compact Monitor has a large 10.4 inch touchscreen display. Like the 90369, this unit uses dual-battery slots which make this Ultraview very portable. All prior and current Spacelabs modules are compatible with the 91369. The 91369 monitor is a lightweight, portable monitor designed for use as a compact bedside monitor or as a battery-operated transport monitor. The monitor features a five-wire, resistive touchscreen and can be operated on either AC mains or battery power. The single-high module slot on the right side of the monitor accepts all single-high modules, including the 90496 Ultraview® Command module and 91496 Ultraview SL™ Command module, to permit the monitoring of parameters such as electrocardiography (ECG), pulse oximetry (SpO2), temperature, and invasive pressure.
Key tips
- ·A no-signal/flatline alarm gets checked on the patient first, not the monitor - rule out a real clinical event before troubleshooting.
- ·Recalibrate NIBP against a reference manometer, not just a self-test pass.
- ·Reused patient cables (SpO2, ECG leads) are a common source of intermittent-fault complaints - swap the cable before the module.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
ECG lead-off / artifact
MediumSymptoms: Flat or noisy ECG, frequent lead-off alarms.
Root cause: Worn electrodes, loose leads, or dry gel.
SpO2 probe / sensor failure
MediumSymptoms: No pleth, SpO2 drops to --- or false low.
Root cause: LED/photodiode aging or cable damage.
Internal battery depletion
HighSymptoms: Short backup time, battery alarm on transport.
Root cause: Aged backup battery.
Display / touch panel fault
LowSymptoms: Dim, flickering, or unresponsive screen.
Root cause: Backlight or digitizer failure.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
SpO2 sensor (adult/ped/neo)
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Easy
NIBP cuff & hose
Consumable per patient.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Easy
Rechargeable backup battery
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Display / touch assembly
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpO2 sensor (adult/ped/neo) | Frequent wear item | $$ | Easy |
| NIBP cuff & hose Consumable per patient. | Periodic replacement | $ | Easy |
| Rechargeable backup battery | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Display / touch assembly | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Routine cable and lead-wire inspection for fraying/wear
- ·Battery conditioning cycle
- ·NIBP calibration check against a reference manometer
- ·ECG / SpO2 accuracy verification against a patient simulator
- ·Annual electrical safety test
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: ECG lead-off / artifact
- Confirm the presentation - typically flat or noisy ECG, frequent lead-off alarms - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: worn electrodes, loose leads, or dry gel.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the eCG patient cable & lead set per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: SpO2 probe / sensor failure
- Confirm the presentation - typically no pleth, SpO2 drops to --- or false low - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: lED/photodiode aging or cable damage.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the spO2 sensor (adult/ped/neo) per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- ICU / CCU
- Emergency Department
- OR / PACU
- General med-surg floors
- Step-down units
- Telemetry units
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
The clinician did not realize the monitor was in END CASE mode and was expecting audible alarms. Visual alarms continue to work normally. The firm performed a retrospective analysis of all recalls since 2011 and discovered 222 additional serial numbers were missed and were not included in the previous recall under RES 59456 (recall number Z-3032-2011).
- RECALL
The clinician did not realize the monitor was in END CASE mode and was expecting audible alarms. Visual alarms continue to work normally.
- RECALL
Spacelabs received a report of the Model 91518 Multigas Analyzer trending low levels of an anesthetic agent that is not present during a particular case. The error is limited to only the trend table data.
- RECALL
Monitor may reset repeatedly which can result in a loss of patient monitoring for several minutes. Cause is a software problem.
- RECALL
Telemetry Modules are failing to alarm for low heart rate and asystole.
- RECALL
During battery insertion there is potential for patient waveforms to move to an open receiver module or to an occupied receiver causing the intermittent inappropriate monitoring of both patients for several minutes.
- RECALL
Inaccurate partial pressure readings; readings are not compensated for ambient pressure in mmHg or kPa.
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