Spacelabs Qube
Spacelabs · Model Qube
Insightful • Data from a variety of sources informs and supports clinical determinations at the bedside or remotely. graphical assessment tools and the ability to access up to 96 hours of physiologic data empower clinicians and help to facilitate decision making. Confident • Clinicians can customize the screen view to quickly access a multitude of graphical and tabular trend presentations based on individual patient needs and procedural guidelines. Interactive view, control, and recording for parameters, trends,and calculations can be engaged instantaneously, linking clinicians with a range of realtime patient physiologic data. qube enables point-of-care decisions that provide ongoing reassurance and confidence to patients and their loved ones. Enlightened • Qube facilitates at-a-glance monitoring with an ultra-bright display featuring large,numerics. Multicolor, severity-based lights illuminate on both the front and back of the monitor for enhanced alarm surveillance. Attractive • The sleek, contemporary details of Qube, including ergonomic user controls and a comfortable grip handle, create a positive impact for caregiver and patient. Art meets technology. The small, compact form of the capnography pod makes it ideal for use with Qube. Designed to attach seamlessly onto the rear of the monitor, it’s ready in a snap. Versatile • Qube is mountable anywhere – wall, roll-stand, bed rail, anesthesia system – or can quickly be detached via a quick release feature for immediate mobility. long battery life and dual battery capability keep Qube on the go everywhere your patient goes. Impact resistant, chemical resistant, and protected from liquid ingress, Qube endures even with heavy use. Full functionality in a compact package.
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.
NIBP measurement error
MediumSymptoms: Cuff fails to inflate, erroneous BP, long cycle.
Root cause: Pump/valve wear or cuff leak.
Internal battery depletion
HighSymptoms: Short backup time, battery alarm on transport.
Root cause: Aged backup battery.
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.
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
ECG patient cable & lead set
High-turnover; keep inventory.
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIBP cuff & hose Consumable per patient. | Periodic replacement | $ | Easy |
| Rechargeable backup battery | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Display / touch assembly | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| ECG patient cable & lead set High-turnover; keep inventory. | Frequent wear item | $$ | Easy |
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 input power can fail even though the power source at the wall has not been interrupted. In addition, there is the potential for the qube Compact Monitor to fail to turn on. This is a retrospective recall related to a recall initiated in 2012 (Z-0403-2013).
- RECALL
Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling Qube Compact Monitor, Model 91390, due to a potential chance of losing network connection after switching from hardwired Ethernet connection to using the Qube Docking Station without powering down the device. The bedside monitor and all of its alarms will continue to function normally. No one has been injured as a result of this issue.
- RECALL
Spacelabs Healthcare qube Compact Patient Monitor, Model 91390, may fail to power ON due to incorrect programmed microcontroller component.
- RECALL
Spacelabs Healthcare has learned through several reports that the input circuit may fail and the monitor will go on battery mode. The monitor will function normally until the batteries become depleted and then the monitor will shut down. In addition the monitor may fail to turn on due to an internal short.
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