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Tango+ FAQs

Where do I go to find out more about US Reimbursement for an Exercise Stress Test and Pulse Oximetry?

To obtain information about your US Reimbursement for an Exercise Stress Test and Pulse Oximetry, please click here.

What are the CPT and ICD-9 codes for a Cardiovascular/Exercise Stress Test?

To view the CPT and ICD-9 codes for reimbursement, please click here.

How do I set up the Tango+ monitor to work with my stress system?

To setup your Tango+ BP monitor with your stress system, please visit the Tango+ Interface Notes on the Technical Library page under the Customer Technical Support section of this website. If your stress system is not listed, please contact us.

The Tango+ displays a status message. What does it mean and what do I do?

See the Quick Set-Up guide (that is attached to your Tango+) or the Troubleshooting section in your User's Guide for details on the Status Message and solution.

The Tango+ monitor returns results of 0/0 after blood pressure measurements. What do I need to do to get a BP reading?

There are certain noisy conditions where the Tango+ cannot accurately measure BP. When the Tango+ encounters these situations, it returns a reading of 0/0. Placement of the microphone attached to the cuff is critical for reliable operation of the Tango+. Follow the instructions in the Cuff Tutorial for correct microphone placement. Follow steps 1 and 2 in Conducting the Stress Test in the User's Guide to provide the best conditions to obtain a measurement.

Can I use a heart rate or blood pressure simulator to test whether the Tango+ is working correctly with my stress system?

You cannot use a heart rate or blood pressure simulator to test whether the Tango+ is working with your stress system. The Tango+ monitor requires that the ECG signal and the Korotkoff sounds, collected by the microphone in the cuff, originate from the same source, meaning the patient.

I cannot clearly see the Tango+ display. How do I fix this?

If you cannot clearly read Tango+, you can adjust the contrast of the display by following these steps:

  1. When the operating screen is displayed, press the SELECT button 2 times. This will bring up the MAIN MENU screen.
  2. Using the UP or DOWN arrows, highlight MONITOR SET UP and press the SELECT button.
  3. Using the UP or DOWN arrows, highlight CONTRAST and press the SELECT button.
  4. Using the UP or DOWN arrows, modify the contrast of the screen. When you are finished, and press the SELECT button to confirm the choice.
  5. Using the UP or DOWN arrows, select EXIT twice to return to the operating screen

My Tango+ displays a message, “Please VERIFY CALIBRATION” or “Equipment Maintenance and Calibration Required.” What do I do?

Verification of Pressure Calibration Equipment Required:

  • Calibrated electronic manometer or equivalent.
  • 500mL volume or the Orbit-K Adult Plus cuff wrapped around something that will not break or crush (no glass).
  • Hand Inflation Bulb with bleed valve.
  • Tubing, Tee pieces, and miscellaneous connectors or you can order the T-Tube Kit (SunTech Part # 98-0030-00).

Procedure:

  1. When the operating screen is displayed, press the SELECT button 2 times. This will bring up the MAIN MENU screen.
  2. Using the UP or DOWN arrows, highlight MONITOR SET UP and press the SELECT button.
  3. Using the UP or DOWN arrows, highlight VERIFY CALIBRATION and press the SELECT button.
  4. The monitor will close its bleed valves and will display on its screen the pressure applied to the patient hose connector.
  5. Verify the Tango+ calibration by manually inflating and checking the manometer against the pressure reading on the Tango+ display.
  6. Once the calibration has been completed, use the UP or DOWN arrows to select EXIT twice and return to the operating screen.

How do I clean the cuff after a stress test?

To clean the cuff after a stress test, you can do either of the following:

  1. Remove the bladder and microphone from the shell. Machine wash the shell in warm water with a mild detergent (50-140°F or 10-60°C).
  2. Line dry the cuff. Use a medical grade mild disinfectant on the cuff. Afterwards, line dry.