Masimo announced that RD SET® sensors with Masimo Measure-through Motion and Low Perfusion™ SET® pulse oximetry have received FDA clearance for improved oxygen saturation (SpO2) accuracy specifications for neonatal patients (< 3 kg). The updated RD SET® sensors’ SpO2 accuracy specifications have improved significantly, from 3% to 1.5% ARMS1 (at 1 standard deviation), in conditions of motion and no motion, providing clinicians with even greater confidence when monitoring the oxygenation status of neonates. With this clearance, the improved performance specifications, which were incorporated into RD SET® sensors for patients > 3 kg in 2018, are now available to all patient populations in the United States.
Masimo’s revolutionary SET® pulse oximetry has been shown in more than 100 independent and objective studies to outperform other pulse oximetry technologies – even before the revisions that achieved the improved accuracy specifications – providing clinicians with increased sensitivity and specificity to help them make critical patient care decisions.2 Crucially for newborn health, SET® has been shown to help clinicians reduce severe retinopathy of prematurity in neonates3 and in multiple studies, including the largest critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) study to date, to improve CCHD screening in newborns.4-5
In addition to offering improved accuracy, RD SET® sensors are designed to enhance patient comfort, optimize clinician workflows, and help hospitals meet green initiatives. The sensors are lightweight and have a flat, soft cable with smooth edges so that they lie comfortably on a patient’s hand or foot. In particular, RD SET® NeoPt sensors with Velaid SofTouch™ use little to no adhesive, facilitating quick but gentle application and repositioning on the fragile skin of newborns and pre-term babies. RD SET® sensors also feature an intuitive sensor-to-cable connection, while their lightweight design results in up to 84% less waste and their sleek, recyclable packaging reduce storage and shipping space.
Source: Masimo
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