Method of sterilizing a reusable portion of a noninvasive optical probe

Patent Number: 9386953

Patent Date: 2016-07-12

Patent type: utility

A pulse oximeter sensor has both a reusable and a disposable portion. The reusable portion of the sensor preserves the relatively long-lived and costly emitter, detector and connector components. The disposable portion of the sensor is the relatively inexpensive adhesive tape component that is used to secure the sensor to a measurement site, typically a patient's finger or toe. The disposable portion of the sensor is removably attached to the reusable portion in a manner that allows the disposable portion to be readily replaced when the adhesive is expended or the tape becomes soiled or excessively worn. The disposable portion may also contain an information element useful for sensor identification or for security purposes to insure patient safety.

Inventors

First Name Last Name City State Country
Ammar Al-Ali - - -

IPCs

Section Class Sub Class Group Sub Group
H 01 R 43 16
A 61 B 5 00
A 61 B 5 1455

Assignee

Organization First Name Last Name City State Country
Masimo Corporation - - - - -