Reprocessing of a physiological sensor

    公开(公告)号:US12109021B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-08

    申请号:US17952763

    申请日:2022-09-26

    摘要: Because reprocessing or refurbishing of physiological sensors reuses large portions of an existing sensor, the material costs for refurbishing sensors is significantly lower than the material costs for making an entirely new sensor. Typically, existing reprocessors replace only the adhesive portion of an adhesive physiological sensor and reuse the sensing components. However, re-using the sensing components can reduce the reliability of the refurbished sensor and/or reduce the number of sensors eligible for refurbishing due to out-of-specification sensor components. It is therefore desirable to provide a process for refurbishing physiological sensors that replaces the sensing components of the sensor. While sensing components are replaced, generally, sensor cable and/or patient monitor attachments are retained, resulting in cost savings over producing new sensors.

    Optical sensor tape
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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12004877B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-11

    申请号:US17518427

    申请日:2021-11-03

    IPC分类号: A61B5/00 A61B5/1455

    CPC分类号: A61B5/6833 A61B5/14551

    摘要: Various sensor tapes can improve securing of a non-invasive optical sensor to a surface of a medium for taking noninvasive measurement of characteristics of the medium. The sensor tape can taper from a wide end to a narrow end. The sensor tape can transition from a wide portion to a narrow portion in a step-like change or slope. The sensor tape can have staggered portions. The various tapes can be used with an L-shaped sensor. The various tapes can increase contact surface between the surface of the medium and an adhesive side of the tape so as to reduce motion-induced noise.

    MEDICAL MONITORING DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20240099582A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-28

    申请号:US18480792

    申请日:2023-10-04

    IPC分类号: A61B5/00 A61B5/02 A61B5/0205

    摘要: A patient monitoring device can be configured to provide fast and reliable physiological measurements in a variety of care settings including at a patient's home. The device can include a compact, standalone monitor with telehealth capabilities as well as an intuitive interface for use at home. The device can include a blood pressure, capnography, or pulse oximetry module. A device can include a sleek and continuous outer surface that is easy to clean and generally free of crevices, holes, or surfaces that collect external contaminants. For example, portions of the housing can connect together using a limited number of screws, thereby limiting a number of holes. The device can include a vent cover that can be rotated to reconfigure the function of the vent cover. For example, the vent cover can function as a stabilization feature and/or a cover for a ventilation hole, while permitting exhaust through the ventilation hole.