TEMPERATURE SENSORS AND PROBES FOR BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS www.meas-spec.com
Introduction Measurement Specialties is the market leader in critical temperature measurement and is a leading provider of high precision NTC thermistors, temperature probe assemblies and thermopiles. Our range of NTC thermistors, probe assemblies and thermopiles are suitable for a wide range of temperature measurement, temperature control, and temperature compensation applications. Measurement Specialties possesses over 50 years of experience and in-depth knowledge that will enable us to meet the unique demands of temperature sensing applications, including medical, military, aerospace, instrumentation, automotive and HVAC. Our long and successful history supporting industries that require the most reliable and cost-effective temperature solutions in the marketplace makes us the first choice for Design Engineers. PRODUCT OFFERINg DISPOSABLE and REUSABLE TEMPERATURE PROBES Standard of care in the healthcare industry Following the purchase of BetaTHERM Sensors and YSI Temperature, Measurement Specialties now offers a full line of temperature sensors and probes. For over 50 years these organizations have played a key role in temperature monitoring for healthcare. In the early 1950s, the first practical electronic medical thermometer was introduced and shortly thereafter, the first interchangeable thermistor components, which evolved into the 400 Series probes. Measurement Specialties full line of disposable and reusable temperature probes are latex free and interface with vital signs monitors used in the OR, ICU and ER, as well as other specialty areas. DISPOSABLE TEMPERATURE PROBES Esophageal/Rectal probe 400 Series (2252 Ω thermistor element) ±0.1 C from +25 C to +45 C Various connector systems available With or without FDA and CE/MDD approvals Skin Sensor Probe Temphearts TM 400 Series (2252 Ω thermistor element) Various connector systems available ±0.1 C from +25 C to +45 C With or without FDA and CE/MDD approvals With or without adhesive pad Various adhesives and sizes available The ideal solution for affixing medical surface probes to a patient s skin Foam and reflective foil construction reduces the effect of ambient temperature interference Coated with hypoallergenic, medical-grade adhesive, providing safe, long-term adhesion 100 per box REUSABLE TEMPERATURE PROBES 400 Series Probes 401 Adult Esophageal or Rectal Probe 402 Pediatric Esophageal or Rectal Probe 409 Adult Skin Probe Range of Operation 0 C to +60 C Accuracy 400 Series: ±0.2 C from -1 C to +60 C, ±0.1 C from +25 C to +45 C Disinfection Low level: cidex/glutaraldehyde; High level: cidex/glutaraldehyde, dilute bleach, 70% isopropyl alcohol Termination Standard 0.25 phone plug, compatible with most patient monitors Regulatory Compliant with FDA regulations, 93/42/EEC CE-Medical Device Directives, and EN12470 02
700 Series Probes 701 Adult Esophageal or Rectal Probe 708 Banjo Surface Probe 709B Adult Skin Probe 729 Pediatric Skin Probe Range of Operation 0 C to +60 C Accuracy 700 Series: ±0.2 C from -1 C to +60 C, ±0.15 C from +25 C to +45 C Disinfection Low level: cidex/glutaraldehyde; High level: cidex/glutaraldehyde, dilute bleach, 70% isopropyl alcohol Termination Standard 0.25 phone plug, compatible with most patient monitors Regulatory Compliant with FDA regulations, 93/42/EEC CE-Medical Device Directives, and EN12470 Autoclaveable 400 Series Probes 401 ACAdult Esophageal or Rectal Probe 402 AC Pediatric Esophageal or Rectal Probe 409 AC Adult Skin Probe Range of Operation 0 C to +60 C Accuracy 400 Series: ±0.2 C from -1 C to +60 C, ±0.1 C from +25 C to +45 C Sterilization Ethylene oxide gas, STERIS System 1 to 400AC only: steam autoclave (20 min. at +121 C - +134 C), recommended ANSI/AAMI ST35 Termination Standard.25 phone plug, compatible with most patient monitors Regulatory Compliant with FDA regulations, 93/42/EEC CE-Medical Device Directives, and EN12470 Guaranteed for 50 autoclave cycles at +134 C; guaranteed for 100 autoclave cycles at +121 C Specialty Probes High performance probes for all of your medical and laboratory applications including: Neonatal Probes Airway Temperature Probes Laboratory Probes Tubular Probe with NPT Fitting Autoclavable Tubular Probe Custom made probes manufactured to your specification CATHETER PROBES Medical Catheter Probes are designed for use with cardiac output monitors. The Medical Catheter Micro BetaCHIP probe is packaged in a similar way to the standard micro BetaCHIP Probe except that the thermistor element is a glass coated thermistor of specific resistance value. The glass coated thermistor adds extra moisture protection to the probe design. The probe is produced for medical applications which require rapid temperature response and very small size. When used in thermodilution catheters, the thermistor measures temperature blood flow characteristics in the human body. Catheter probes are supplied with custom lead lengths. Standard length 1.5 meters, other lengths available on request. Wound onto small reels for convenience, probes are supplied with calibration data at +37 C. The standard thermistor is denoted as G22K7MCD8. Many other custom versions have been produced by Measurement Specialties to meet customers specific design criteria. Medical Catheter Probes Medical probes made to customer specifications Rapid Time Constant (200 milliseconds in water) Custom tolerances available 0.3mW/ C typ. Dissipation Constant in air at +25 C Max. outer diameter 0.5mm Custom designs available ±15% @ +37 C Industry Standard Resistance values available (14,000 ohms) @ +37 C 03
Glass Bead Fast Time Response Probe Fast Time Response (30 milliseconds typical in liquid) Small overall bead diameter 0.38mm Industry Standard Resistance values available (14,000 ohms @ +37 C) Selection of resistance values and resistance/temperature characteristics available Custom lead types and lengths available 0.3mW/ C typical Dissipation Constant (D.C.) in air @ +25 C ±15% @ 37 C Micro BetaCHIP Probe (MCD) Rapid Time Constant (200 milliseconds in liquids) Custom tolerances available 0.3 mw/ C typ. Dissipation Constant in air at +25 C Max. outer diameter 0.5mm ±0.2 C @ 25 C MEDICAL SENSORS Measurement Specialities range of stable thermistor components support a wide number of applications within the biomedical sector and are used in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of various medical conditions. Applications include DNA sequencing machines and temperature control for blood analyzers and samplers. The products listed below outline some of our capabilities and are available in a range of resistance/temperature (R/T) curves, electrical tolerances and mechanical housings. Medical Grade Interchangeable Discretes DC (Dissipation Constant) = 0.75mW/ C typical in still air at +25 C Available in custom probe assemblies ±0.05 C from +32 C to +44 C Rapid Time Response (1 second typical in liquids) Proven Stability and Reliability Mini BetaCURVE Probe (MBD) Rapid Time Constant (400 milliseconds in liquids) ±0.2 C from 0 C to +70 C Other tolerances available 0.5 mw/ C typ. Dissipation Constant in air at +25 C Max. outer diameter 1.1mm Mini BetaCURVE Probe (MRBD) - High Humidity environments High degree of resistance to moisture and high humidity environments, (Standard IEC 60068 2 3) Fast time response probe assembly (400 milliseconds in liquids) Available with a ±0.2 C Tolerance (0 C to +70 C) Max. outer diameter 1.2mm Suitable for encapsulation into small housings or specialist enclosures 04
44000 Series 55000 GEM THERMOPILES Thermopile Modules TSEM & TSEV ENGINEER-TO-ORDER PRODUCTS Ear & Forehead Thermometers - non contact body temperature measurement Patient monitoring equipment - non contact probe temperature monitoring Skin temperature monitoring during laser or freeze air impact Sterilisation process control 05
APPLICATIONS Our medical applications include the following: PRODUCT APPROVALS Our Medical products are qualified as follows: QUALITY SYSTEMS In addition, Measurement Specialties has acquired the following standards: ABOUT US MEASUREMENT SPECIALTIES DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING FACILITIES Europe - Ireland Europe - Germany North America - Shrewsbury MA North America - Dayton OH Asia - ShenZhen