It has just come to our attention that there has been a subtle change in the Dinamap Pro series.
Since the begining of the year we have been ordering Pro 300 and Pro 400 machines, what we have recieved are Pro 3NV2 and 310, and 400V2 and 410. This was only evident on one machine which had a PRO 400 V2 faceplate, the rest had the Pro 300 & 400 faceplates. On the label underneath where the serial No. is was stated model 410.
The difference in these models is the SpO2 interconnect cable, the later models being similar, except the colour of the plug (mauve) and a small raised elongated pimple that mates through a small cutout on the machine front.
The other difference is that the older type interconnect leads will fit, but does not work.
This was discovered when we sent a unit back under warranty repair and returned with a report that the wrong interconnect cable was fitted.
In spite of a fairly large inventory of these machines, and supplies of more than a dozen in the last 12 months, we were not made aware either of the change or the incompatability of the older cable.
We have now checked all Dinamaps to ensure that they have the correct SpO2 cables.
Today after many phone calls to GE and Response Medical, I was finally able to get the part No.(2008773-001) and a price of - sit down before continuing- £165. The older cable being £117.
So beware, are your new Dinamaps 310 or 410 masquerading as 300 or 400. If they are then check that the correct leads are fitted and increase your budget to get the higher cost cables when they fail or go missing.
