SPO Medical 903036 Check Mate Pulse Oximeter

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Product Features

• Accurately measures blood oxygen saturation level and heart pulse rate
• To operate, simply place the sensor on your finger and turn it on
• Very low power consumption
• Easy to use; single button operation
• FREE case with purchase for limited time

Product Description

Product Description
Check Mate is based on SPO Medical's uniquely patented algorithms tht use reflective pulse oximetery technology for accurate oximetry measurement. It also addresses problems typically associated with motion artifacts, ensuring accurate and reliable readings. The unit is designed to utilize very low power for extended usage, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacement. SPO Medical's Check Mate offers the features of a conventinal pulse oximeter in a compact, user friendly, configuration. Check Mate answers the sports and aviation markets' demand for a lightweight, inexpensive monitor for measuring blood oxygen saturation and heart rate during physically active and high-altitude activities. It offers the user a greater ability to monitor these vital signs under motion and is less expensive than most available devices. SPO Medical's patented reflectance pulse oximetry (RPO) technology is what allows Check Mate to effectively monitor an athlete during such activities as: mountain climbing, high-altitude street cycling, light jogging, speed walking and running. Check Mate will monitor SpO2 in almost any physical activity that does not include significant arm swinging (e.g., jumping jacks). For most athletes, a little learning goes a long way: after a few hours of experimenting with various movements, athletes quickly learn how to use Check Mate in almost any activity. Pilots love Check Mate because it allows them to quickly assess their SpO2 while flying at high altitudes. Hypoxia can be a pilot's worst enemy, and Check Mate is a low-cost product which gives pilots peace of mind.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.9 x 1.9 x 1.6 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BQKH9W
• Item model number: 903036-00
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,874 in Health & Personal Care (See Bestsellers in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This does everything the Nonin unit does, March 22, 2006

By	Timothy Hu - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Being a pilot, I would like to monitor my oxygen usage at high altitudes. I thoroughly researched several brands; this one ranked the best, so I bought it.

This unit is better than the Nonin units in several ways. First is price - at least $100 less. Second is that the batteries are rated for a thousand hours of *continuous* usage (yes, 1000 hours!) for this unit versus a mere 21 hours for the Nonin units. Although this unit does not come with a carry case, Walmart carries several that fit nicely for less than ten bucks each.

This unit's specifications are pretty much identical to the higher-priced competition and performs superbly. Also comes with a handy lanyard.

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT ACCURATE, October 5, 2007

By	E. Almasri "USYMD" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a physician. I use the portable handy small tools to help me get an idea understanding that this one was not approved for medical use.
I am comparing this one to Nonnin's portable pulse oximeter which I had for 2 years and this one does not even come close in its accuracy. In many instances, it was off by 10 points! I confirmed this with actual measurement of arterial blood gases.
I was tempted with the price and the battery life but what's the use if you can't trust the reading?
My advice to you. if you want portable pulse oximeter that you can trust get Nonnin.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At last a reliable, easy-to-use home PusleOx unit, August 19, 2006

By	Michael Massa (Cresco, IA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This unit is extremely easy to use and to read. I have a mild form of COPD and take twice daily breath readings. This unit gives me a reliable indication of the severity of my breating problems at any given time. My peak flow / FEW meters tell me how hard it is to breath. This meter now tells me if I am getting sufficient O2 as I breath.