Masimo receives FDA clearance on respiratory monitoring device
Associated Press
12/01/09 7:25 AM EST
IRVINE, CALIF. — Medical technology company Masimo Corp. said Tuesday it received Food and Drug Administration clearance to sell a new device for montoring breathing rates in patients recovering from surgery.
The company said the FDA approved its Rainbow SET acoustic Respiration Rate Monitoring device, which provides noninvasive and continuous respiration rate monitoring.
It said the device may enable earlier detection of breathing problems in patients. It will be made available this month to select hospitals, the company said.


