Hey Greg, here is a quick note that pertains to our discussion of a couple of days ago. As ya’ll know, we’ve had continuous problems with the SPO2 on the new LP12. The problem is not that the unit (LP12) is failing, but the SPO2 cable is failing. Reason: The connection between the extension cable and the SPO2 probe is a “paddle” style connection. Per Medtronic, this was a bad design (no kidding); their solution is to change the connection site to a pin design> The design change has taken place, and the cable is available for sale now.
However, MEMS still has issues/problems w/ the new SPO2 cables
1). The Cost for just the probe is $300.00 /w no warranty
2). We don’t have a reliable probe from pediatrics, neonates and some elderly patients
Solution: Purchase the a extension cable that will allow MEMS is use the new LP12 w/ the old style SPO2 finger probe
Gain: The cost of the new cable is the same as existing extension cable.
1). The cost for the old style SPO2 finger probe is only $110.00 w/ a 6 month warranty w/ free exchange.
2). Fewer failures at a result of SPO2 issues.
3). We’ll be able to use the disposable pedi SPO2 probes with new extension cable.
4). Cost saving of $190.00 for each probe, that is a nice saving per probe.
Tks, louis
