Welch Allyn Connex Spot Vital Signs Monitor on Stand with Power Supply and Accessories
Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor on Mobile Stand with Power Supply and Accessories, Pre-Owned
The Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor is a spot-check vital signs device for wards, clinics and outpatient areas. This unit measures non-invasive blood pressure, oxygen saturation and pulse rate, and comes on a mobile stand with its power supply, cuff and hose, and SpO2 sensor. The Connex platform is built around workflow rather than measurement alone: readings can be captured against a patient record and sent onward, which removes the transcription step where observation errors usually enter the notes. A colour touchscreen and a rechargeable battery let the unit run through a round and return to the mains between uses.
What is included
| Qty | Item | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor | USED |
| 1 | Mobile stand | USED |
| 1 | Power supply | USED |
| 1 | NIBP cuff and hose | USED |
| 1 | SpO2 sensor probe | USED |
What is not included
| Item | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Additional cuff sizes | Small adult, large adult, thigh and paediatric cuffs | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Thermometry module and probe covers | Temperature capability, where the module is not fitted | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Spare SpO2 sensors | Sensors matched to the fitted oximetry module | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Barcode scanner | Patient and clinician identification accessory | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Printer and paper | Integrated printer option and consumables | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Network integration | Configuration into a clinical record system | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Service and calibration | Engineer service, accuracy verification and certification | SOLD SEPARATELY |
Checked before dispatch
- Cleaned and inspected.
- Powered up and function tested across the fitted parameters.
- Cuff, hose and sensor lead checked for splits, kinks and secure connection.
- Stand, castors and mains lead visually inspected for damage.
These are in-house workshop checks. Damaged or non-working items are not dispatched. This item may require service and calibration. A full engineer service and calibration are not included unless this listing states that the unit has been serviced. Verification of measurement accuracy against local policy, planned maintenance and periodic electrical safety testing remain with the operating organisation once the device is in service.
Clinical use
- For use by a qualified clinician. The device measures, records and displays. It does not make a diagnosis.
- Blood pressure accuracy depends on cuff size. A cuff that is too small overestimates and one that is too large underestimates, so the cuff must be matched to the arm rather than to whatever is already on the machine.
- Sensors must match the fitted oximetry module. Oximetry sensors are not interchangeable between module families and a mismatched sensor will not read correctly.
- Any patient data held on a pre-owned device must be cleared and the unit configured to the receiving organisation's own settings and network policy before use.
Key features
Specification
| Manufacturer | Welch Allyn |
| Model | Connex Spot Monitor |
| Device type | Spot-check vital signs monitor |
| Parameters on this unit | Non-invasive blood pressure, SpO2, pulse rate |
| Display | Colour touchscreen |
| Mounting | Mobile stand, supplied |
| Power | Rechargeable battery with mains power supply |
| Data | Patient record capture with onward transfer, configuration dependent |
| Marking | CE marked |
| Setting | Wards, clinics, outpatient departments |
| Condition | Pre-owned, good working order |
Configuration and modules
The Connex Spot Monitor was supplied in several configurations. Oximetry was offered with more than one technology, thermometry was an option that is not fitted to every unit, and connectivity and printer options varied. Consumables are specific to the modules fitted. No model number or module set is stated here, and none should be assumed. Ask before ordering and the configuration will be confirmed from the device information screen and the rating label, so that cuffs, sensors and probe covers can be matched correctly from the outset.
Weight not stated
The approximate 4 kg figure in circulation for this model covers different configurations and does not distinguish the monitor from the monitor plus stand. No weight is given here. If it is needed before purchase, ask and the unit will be weighed as supplied.
Routine care guidance
| Component | Action | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Cuff and hose | Inspect for splits, kinks and leaks, wipe down per local policy | Between patients |
| SpO2 sensor | Check the emitter and detector windows are clean and the cable is undamaged | Between patients |
| Device and stand | Wipe down per local policy, check castors and stand security | Weekly |
| Battery | Return to mains after use, note any fall in runtime | After each use |
| Mains lead and plug | Inspect for damage and strain at the entry point | Weekly |
| Cuff sizing stock | Confirm the full range of cuff sizes needed for the caseload is available | Monthly |
| Accuracy verification and electrical safety test | Engineer check against a calibrated reference | Per local schedule |
The above is general guidance. The manufacturer instructions for use and the operating organisation's medical device management policy take precedence. Any device giving readings that do not fit the clinical picture should be taken out of service and verified before further use.
