SPO 7500 Oximeter

Pilot_Ron · Post by **Pilot_Ron** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:56 pm

I just got off the phone with them.
Apparently, the person who worked there (and no longer does) listed the wrong model, and the model that was shipped was the 7500F. She said that their cost is greater than what they were selling for, and the whole thing was a giant disaster. So congrats to those who got in under the gun!!

The 7500H was supposed to be a stand alone unit that could be used with the F model, because the F model came with all the software and cables.

RipVW · Post by **RipVW** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:22 pm

Well, mystery solved! Thanks PilotRon for getting to the bottom of this. I was one of the lucky ones, but was also one of the ones who went through the stress of wondering if I'd made a mistake ordering from this company. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose--guess this was my turn to win. Knew I should have purchased 10 of these units and auctioned them off :<)

Pilot_Ron · Post by **Pilot_Ron** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:28 pm

good for you, sucks for me, I really wanted one. I guess I'll have to save a little while longer to get the F model.

Arizona-Willie · Post by **Arizona-Willie** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:26 pm

I ordered mine on the 3rd. On the 9th I emailed asking for tracking info. No resonse. So Monday I called and they said they were waiting for tracking info from the manufacturer. Today I didn't call them and they didn't call me or email me any tracking info. The other item I ordered did arrive yesterday. Nice little pair of scissors. Great for trimming nose hair.

I see someone got tracking info that said DHL had it.

Oh lordy lordy lordy..

Worst shipping company in history. Tiger Direct banned them and doesn't use them anymore. Quite a few other companies have too I believe.

They ship stuff into Phoenix and then mail it from there ... don't even have delivery trucks. I have seen a DHL truck or two but I think they only deliver to businesses. Home deliveries they pawn off on the Post Office.

I've ordered stuff from companies that shipped DHL before and it wound up coming through the Post Office.That is how I discovered how they handle home deliveries.

But apparently they haven't even shipped mine yet. But they haven't notified me I won't get one either. Maybe I'll call again tomorrow.

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:33 pm

Good luck, Willie. I hope you get your 7500!

However, I have to tell you, DHL has been handling my lab work from Michigan to South Carolina w/o a problem since they bought out/took over ... I forget who. And I see the DHL trucks all over this area. That's been about a year now.

lion · Post by **lion** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:16 pm

So could all the friends here finally guide as to which is the best model of spo 7500 which contains all the items and accessories. And what is the best and most reliable source, price not a factor for me, please, in view of my serious health concerns about oxygen.

RipVW · Post by **RipVW** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:21 pm

Yes, this is the one (link below). And, this price is the lowest anyone had seen, $373.75 (typically $500 everywhere else).
http://www.med1online.com/p-40265-spo-m ... 7500f.aspx

roncron · Post by **roncron** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:26 pm

The 7500H was supposed to be a stand alone unit that could be used with the F model, because the F model came with all the software and cables.

Medline's description for the $249 7500H includes this:

"Includes: Wrist Oximeter, Data Management Software, USB Cable, Carry Case"

Medline's description for the $374 7500F says this:

"Package Includes:
* Pulse Ox 7500 Wrist Oximeter
* Proprietary Oximetry Data Management Software
* Carrying Case
* USB Cable"

I went to SPO's website, then their product pages. They have a product page for the 7500, which (as best I could tell) does not give info about different versions F vs. H vs. others.

I sent an email to Medline's sales support, I will post their reply here when I receive it.

In the meantime, if anyone here can help clear this up, a bunch of us will be grateful! Thanks!

-Ron

javaide · Post by **javaide** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:59 am

Dear Roncron, please do let me know if you are able to receive any reply and the best source from which one could buy the 7500 model. It is surprizing, that the website of spomedical, one of the eminent companies, should not be able to guide the patients, or, we are not able to hit the proper address.

All friends are requested to guide, if they are able to reach a final conclusion.

Pilot_Ron · Post by **Pilot_Ron** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:52 am

I thought I was clear on this. The listing was incorrect. The person who listed it is no longer there, and the company pulled the 7500 H listing that was originally there. If you want the one wilth the software and cables you must purchase the F model.

RipVW · Post by **RipVW** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:05 am

Yes, as PilotRon discovered via his conversation with Med1Online, the $250 deal for the SPO7500F (that includes all accessories--software, cable, recording capability) was an error. Those of us who ordered did receive the unit for a "steal." That link still works, but if one attempts to order it, nothing will move to the shopping cart. Med1Online has corrected their error, and now the unit (SPO7500F) is available from the for around $375.00, still a good deal versus the $500 everywhere else. Here's the link to Med1Online's current price for the SPO7500F, the version that we all want:
http://www.med1online.com/p-40265-spo-m ... 7500f.aspx
This company is not good about responding to email--if you have questions, you should call them.

roncron · Post by **roncron** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:29 am

Last night, medline's description for the 7500H said that it included software and cable. This morning, it reads as follows:

"The 7500H does NOT include software and is intended for use to download as a second unit for users that have the 7500F model that DOES include software.
Includes: Wrist Oximeter and Carry Case ONLY"

This is consistent with everything that all of you have been saying all along. Congrats to those of you who got the "F" unit for $250! I'm bummed I won't be able to, but happy that at least some of the good folks on this forum got that great price!

One more question to those of you who bought the 7500: Did medline require you to submit an Rx to them, or were they happy just taking your money? I'm sure my ENT would give me an Rx, but I'd rather not trouble him or myself to get it if it's not necessary.

Thanks,
Ron

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:41 am

I bought mine from Taylor Medical last year (almost $500) and a script was not required.

When I bought my Nonin Onyx (finger oximeter, no recording) 3 years ago I didn't need a script. At that time I was told no one knew of any insurance company that would pay for an oximeter. I don't know if that has changed or if the fact that a person is currently on 02 supplementation would enter into the equation and some insurances pay for a recording oximeter or not.

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:04 am

Mine must have been one of the very last orders at the $249 price since my credit card has recorded a successful purchase transaction. I also ordered an EMS with the SPO 7500 to get the free shipping ... but the main reason I went ahead and purchased both was because there was no Rx required. I was under the impression that an RX was needed to order both an oximeter and an EMS. I'll see what they send me in a week or two.

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:44 am

Duh. DreamStalker, what's an EMS?

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