Overview

The Philips IntelliVue M3001A (Option A01C06) is the most clinically complete single-MMS configuration for facilities using Philips FAST SpO2 that do not require 12-lead ECG. The C06 designation adds a combined invasive pressure and temperature channel to the A01 standard package, making the A01C06 capable of acquiring ECG with arrhythmia and ST monitoring, impedance respiration, FAST SpO2, oscillometric NBP, and either invasive arterial pressure or core temperature — all within a single plug-and-play module that docks directly to any compatible IntelliVue host monitor. This configuration is widely deployed in ICU, cardiovascular step-down, post-anesthesia care, and critical care transport environments where at least one hemodynamic pressure line or temperature probe is standard practice. As with all M3001A variants, patient demographics, up to eight hours of trend data at one-minute resolution, and active measurement settings are stored within the module itself. When the A01C06 docks to a new IntelliVue host monitor, the full patient record uploads automatically, and the module retains that record for up to six hours while disconnected — ensuring clean data continuity across unit transfers and transport episodes.

The C06 Channel — Invasive Pressure or Temperature

The defining clinical addition in the A01C06 is the C06 measurement channel: a single combined connector on the module that accepts either an invasive pressure transducer (colored red) or a temperature probe (colored brown). This connector enables the module to deliver arterial line pressure waveforms and numerics — including systolic, diastolic, and mean — or continuous temperature monitoring, depending on which transducer or probe is connected. A critical operational detail confirmed in Philips OEM service documentation is that invasive pressure and temperature cannot be used simultaneously through this single connector. If a clinical situation requires both an invasive pressure measurement and a temperature measurement at the same time, an MMS extension module — such as the M3012A or M3015A — must be added to provide the additional channel. This limitation applies specifically to the C06 single-port design; it does not apply to the C18 configuration, which provides a different connector arrangement. For the large majority of general acute care and critical care transport situations where only one of these parameters is active at a given time, the A01C06 serves the clinical need fully. The invasive pressure channel supports zeroing via a dedicated button on the module and is compatible with standard Philips-approved invasive pressure transducer kits.

ECG, Arrhythmia, ST, and Respiration

ECG monitoring in the M3001A A01C06 supports 3-lead and 5-lead configurations using the connected ECG trunk cable and leadset. Arrhythmia analysis delivers alarm notification for lethal and non-lethal rhythm events through the host IntelliVue monitor’s alarm infrastructure, with configurable limits and lead selection. ST segment monitoring provides continuous analysis across the monitored leads with threshold-based alarms and on-screen visualization on the host display. Respiration rate is derived from thoracic impedance using the ECG electrodes already in place, adding a continuous respiratory waveform and rate numeric without any additional sensors or patient connections. All alarm processing and display are managed by the host IntelliVue monitor once the M3001A is docked or connected via MSL cable. Because the A01C06 adds hemodynamic and temperature capability to the ECG-SpO2-NBP foundation, it is particularly suited to acuity environments where a complete vital signs picture — cardiac rhythm, oxygenation, blood pressure, and at least one hemodynamic line — is required at the bedside.

Philips FAST SpO2 and NBP

The Philips FAST SpO2 technology in the A01C06 provides SpO2 saturation, pulse rate, and a real-time plethysmogram waveform using Philips’ native sensor line and the full range of Nellcor OxiMax sensors, including the MAX-FAST forehead sensor and non-adhesive SoftCare sensors. Sensors connect directly to the module’s SpO2 port using the standard D-Connect interface without an adapter cable. Non-invasive blood pressure measurement uses the oscillometric method with adult, pediatric, and neonatal measurement modes. Manual, automatic, and stat NBP modes are available through the host IntelliVue monitor’s interface, with each NBP result automatically entered into the module’s trend record alongside SpO2, ECG, and pressure or temperature values. The NBP pneumatic assembly requires a performance calibration check once every two years per OEM service documentation.

Patient Data Portability and Trend Storage

The M3001A A01C06 stores its complete patient record internally. Up to eight hours of numeric trend data at one-minute resolution — spanning ECG-derived values, SpO2, respiration rate, NBP, and invasive pressure or temperature depending on what is active — is held within the module rather than on the host monitor. Patient demographic information, active measurement settings, and NBP calibration data are also resident in the module. When the A01C06 connects to a new IntelliVue host, this data uploads automatically and the receiving monitor displays a complete longitudinal trend picture without manual re-entry. The module retains the full patient record for up to six hours while disconnected, supporting handoffs between the ICU and OR, transport to imaging, or temporary monitor swaps without data loss. This architecture is especially valuable with the A01C06 configuration, because invasive pressure calibration and zeroing settings are also stored in the module — when the patient is reconnected at a new monitor, the clinical team does not need to re-zero or reconfigure the pressure channel from scratch.

MMS Extensions and Simultaneous Pressure and Temperature

For facilities that need simultaneous invasive pressure and temperature monitoring, the A01C06’s single shared C06 port is a constraint that can be addressed with MMS extension modules. The M3012A Measurement Server Extension adds an additional pressure and temperature channel — enabling both the C06 connector on the M3001A and the extension’s channels to be used concurrently, which effectively allows the combination to support invasive pressure on one channel and temperature on the other at the same time. The M3015A extension adds sidestream CO2 capnography and an additional pressure/temperature channel. The M3016A adds mainstream CO2. These extensions attach physically to the M3001A and inherit power and network connectivity from the host monitor through the module, requiring no separate power supply or additional MSL cable. Facilities that routinely require simultaneous pressure and temperature at the bedside may also wish to consider sourcing the A01C18 configuration, which provides a different connector arrangement supporting more concurrent measurements in a single module without requiring an extension.

Host Monitor Connectivity and System Integration

The M3001A A01C06 connects to compatible IntelliVue host monitors in either the direct-dock configuration — locking to the rear of the host monitor without cables — or the remote configuration via MSL cable for placement in the patient vicinity. Once connected, all monitoring, alarm, and configuration functions are managed through the host monitor’s interface. The A01C06 is compatible with the full IntelliVue MP-series platform (MP20 through MP90), the MX-series monitors, and the M3046A (M/M4 series) running Release E or higher software. When the host monitor is networked to the IntelliVue Information Center, all measurement data from the A01C06 — including invasive pressure waveforms and temperature — flows transparently for central monitoring, trend archiving, and clinical reporting.

IPR Medical — Buy, Sell, Repair, and Parts

IPR Medical is a secondary market specialist for Philips IntelliVue patient monitoring equipment, including the M3001A across all option configurations. For the M3001A A01C06, IPR Medical purchases units in various conditions, sells tested and refurbished modules, and provides repair services for component-level issues including the NBP pneumatic assembly, FAST SpO2 circuitry, invasive pressure and temperature interface, ECG acquisition hardware, and MSL connectivity. IPR Medical also stocks commonly requested accessories for the A01C06, including ECG trunk cables and leadsets, Philips FAST SpO2 sensors, NIBP cuffs and hoses, invasive pressure transducer kits, temperature probes, and MSL cables. Contact our team to confirm current availability, discuss configuration requirements, or request a service assessment.

IPR Medical buys, sells, repairs, and stocks parts for the Philips IntelliVue M3001A. Contact IPR Medical at 855-477-8866 or cs@iprmed.com with service or software questions.

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