523n43 Vitalsens Patient Monitoring System Gets EU OK
Intelesens out of Belfast, Northern Ireland has received the European CE Mark for its Vitalsens continuous vital signs monitoring platform. The packaged system is capable of measuring single and 3-lead ECG, temperature, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, and activity levels. reterjkt Vitalsens Patient Monitoring System Gets EU OKThe system can also expand its capabilities by interfacing with other monitoring devices via a wire, or wirelessly through Bluetooth. All this data is then uploaded to a nurse’s station or an EMR via the internal WiFi or cell phone network interfaces. What this means is that the Vitalsens can be used for continuous clinical monitoring or as a take-home device for remote patient observation.
Here’s the list of system’s components:

  • Disposable, non irritant, easy-to-apply, adhesive body-worn patch electrodes for high quality collection of vital signs
  • Reuseable, miniaturised clip-on transmitter (powered with long life battery) with telemetry and on-board analysis
  • Optional matching belt-worn device forms a telemetry gateway using cellphone networks
  • On-board intelligence monitors for and triggers on medical events, eg arrhythmias, transmitting data immediately for access by the clinician via the internet.
  • Product page: Vitalsens…
    Press release: CE Class 2a Approval…