Masimo is an American Irvine, California-based manufacturer of noninvasive patient monitoring technologies. The company is best known for its pulse oximetry and it sells more pulse oximeters to hospitals than any other company. Masimo was founded by electrical engineer Joe Kiani, who was later joined by fellow engineer Mohamed Diab.
Masimo invented measure-through motion and low perfusion pulse oximetry, known as Masimo SET (Signal Extraction Technology). Masimo has been recognized for its intellectual property and for being one of the most innovative companies in the medical device industry.
The company is best known for its pulse oximetry and it sells more pulse oximeters to hospitals than any other company.
Masimo ($MASI) has gained FDA clearance for its wireless, wearable patient monitor, Radius-7. The device connects to Root, Masimo’s open architecture, patient monitoring and connectivity platform that links a variety of devices regardless of company origin.
Functionality
- > Parameter and waveform views facilitate on-the-spot assessment of patient status
- > Configurable display shut-off minimizes patient distraction and supports privacy while ambulating
- > Alarms through Root when in range, or directly on Radius-7 when out of range
- > Two “hot-swappable,” rechargeable modules (one on Radius-7, one charging in Root) minimizes monitoring interruption
- > 12-hour battery life facilitates just one module exchange per shift
- > Single-patient-use armband minimizes cross-contamination risk while ensuring patient comfort
- > Seamless module pairing with Root to facilitate nursing workflows
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