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. 2021 Jul 22;38:101040. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.101040

Table 1.

Description of the test devices used in the performance evaluation.

Contec fingertip paediatric pulse oximeter (Model: CMS50QB)
Measures oxygen saturation and pulse rate through attaching the device to the patient's finger or toe. Comes with two rechargeable batteries which can be used up to 300 times between charging. Recommended for use with paediatric patients due to its smaller size. CE approved as a class IIb medical device. Dimensions: 46 mm x 40 mm x 29 mm. Weight: 35 g. Cost: Approx. $40.		 Image, table 1
Devon fingertip pulse oximeter (Model: PC600)
Measures oxygen saturation and pulse rate through attaching the device to the patient's finger or toe. Comes with a rechargeable battery and recommended for use with paediatric patients due to its size. Device has programmable audible alarms. CE approved as a class IIb medical device. Dimensions: 55 mm x 40 mm x 30 mm. Weight: 80 g. Cost: Approx. $80.		 Image, table 1
Lifebox handheld pulse oximeter (Model: AH-M1)
Measures oxygen saturation and pulse rate through attaching the probe to the patient's finger or toe. Can be used on adults, paediatric and neonatal patients. Supplied with reusable adult, neonatal and paediatric probes. Device has visual and audible alarms. Powered by both battery and mains and is supplied with a rechargeable lithium battery. CE approved as a class IIb medical device. Dimensions: 58.5 mm x 123 mm x 28 mm. Weight: 200 g (without batteries). Cost: approx. $250.		 Image, table 1
Utech handheld pulse oximeter (Model: UT100)
Measures oxygen saturation and pulse rate through attaching the probe to the patient's finger or toe. Can be used on adults, paediatric and neonatal patients. Supplied with an adult reusable probe as standard, but paediatric and neonatal reusable probes are available. Device has visual and audible alarms. Operated with four AA batteries but can be used with rechargeable batteries (purchased separately). CE approved as a class IIb medical device. Dimensions: 75 mm x 135 mm x 28 mm. Weight: 158 g (without batteries). Cost: approx. $100.		 Image, table 1
Masimo handheld/mobile phone pulse oximeter (Model: iSpO2 Rx)
Measures oxygen saturation, respiratory rate and pulse rate through attaching the probe to the patient's finger or toe. Can be used on adults, paediatric and neonatal patients. Supplied with single and multi-use adult, paediatric and neonatal probes. The results are displayed on a connected Android phone or iPhone. The device features low profusion and motion software supporting SpO2 assessments. CE approved as a class IIb medical device. The device is charged through the mobile phone and does not require an independent power source. Dimensions: 25 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm. Weight: 30 g (without phone). Cost: approx. $250 (without phone).		 Image, table 1