Oct 18, 2012 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Masimo Corporation, a medical technology company, has announced limited market release of the Universal ReSposable pulse oximetry sensor system, offering the Measure-Through Motion and Low Perfusion performance of SET.

According to the company, the new ReSposable sensor components sit atop the sensor - not embedded - reducing risk of pressure points. Patients also can be disconnected from a pulse oximeter without having to carry the sensor cable.

Masimo's Universal ReSposable SpO2 sensors generate up to 90% less waste versus 34% less waste with reprocessing, while reducing carbon emissions up to 41% versus 43% more emissions with reprocessing, the company said.

"We've been impressed not only with the reduction in costs, but the ReSposable sensor is helping us meet our environmental, waste-reduction goals," said SuzAnne Gil, clinical resource manager at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico. "In an era when hospitals are expected to deliver quality care, while controlling costs and carbon footprints, Masimo's ReSposable sensors offer a clear benefit for patients, clinicians and facility administrators."

Joe Kiani, CEO and founder of Masimo, said, "More than ever, hospitals are under pressure to reduce costs and implement green initiatives, while maintaining infection-control practices to protect patients and staff from cross-contamination. While the ultimate way to reduce cost and improve care is through process of care improvements made possible by technologies like SET and rainbow, with ReSposable sensors, hospital materials management departments can meet the cost reduction edicts, while helping their hospitals meet their environmental, and safety goals, and most importantly ensure that their patients are provided with accurate monitoring when they need it most."