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Study Demonstrates Masimo SET Pulse Oximetry Has Higher SpO2 Specificity and Sensitivity

Masimo has reported the demonstration of Masimo SET pulse oximetry’s efficiency in a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. According to the study, Masimo Radical with Masimo SET pulse oximetry demonstrated higher oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensitivity and specificity, showing minimal failure rates with respect to motion and low perfusion compared to other new-generation pulse oximeters.

From Masimo Corporation 27 Jun 2012

Heart Rate Watch Company Introduces Polar RCX3 Heart Rate Monitor

Heart Rate Watch Company declared the commercial availability of the new Polar RCX3 heart rate monitor. Polar RCX3 GPS and RCX3 Run watch in men’s and women's versions are being offered. The RCX3 bike and regular versions will be available by this summer end.

25 Jun 2012

Covidien Introduces Nellcor Sensor-Compatible SpO2 Single Parameter Module

Covidien, a global provider of patient monitoring and respiratory care devices and other healthcare products, has introduced the Nellcor SpO2 single parameter module designed for use with Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitors.

25 Jun 2012

Polar Introduces Wireless Heart Rate Sensor with Bluetooth Smart Technology

Polar, a provider of technologies for heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment, has launched a new wireless heart rate sensor with Bluetooth Smart technology for heart rate transmission.

21 Jun 2012

Valencell’s Licensable Fitness Sensor Technology Receives Validation from ACSM and NIH

Valencell’s licensable fitness sensor technology has reached a significant milestone by achieving a unique validation by a study presented at the annual conference of American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

16 Jun 2012

Sensors Realize Remote Health Care for Aging Adults

Health issues affect many people as they age requiring them to move into assisted-care facilities where they are monitored by heath care professionals.

16 Jun 2012

Dexcom G4 Glucose Monitoring System Receives CE Mark Approval

Dexcom G4 system that monitors glucose in a continuous manner has received CE Mark approval. The CE Mark approval enables commercialization of the G4 system in countries such as Latin America and Asia that recognize this CE Mark approval.

16 Jun 2012

Sensirion's New SFM3000 Low-Pressure-Drop Flow Meter

Sensirion have introduced their new SFM3000 mass flow meter for high-volume applications in medical devices, process automation and burner control. The flow channel is designed to achieve a very low pressure drop of less than 3mbar through the sensor element.

From Sensirion AG 15 Jun 2012

TactiCath Quartz Force-Sensing Ablation Catheter Receives CE Mark Approval

TactiCath Quartz force-sensing ablation catheter developed by Endosense has obtained a CE mark approval.

14 Jun 2012

EQUANOX Advance Model 7600 Oximetry System Feature at Premier’s Innovation Celebration

Nonin Medical declared that its EQUANOX Advance Model 7600 Cerebral/Somatic Oximetry System was one of the 20 products displayed at Premier healthcare alliance's Innovation Celebration in Nashville, Tennessee.

13 Jun 2012