Philips wins FDA clearance for new pulse oximeter

Philips said its updated device provides accurate readings across a range of skin tones, following concerns that pulse oximeters can be less accurate in people with darker skin pigmentation.
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Study Investigates Accuracy of Respiration Rate Obtained From Pulse Oximetry on Pediatric Patients Using Masimo RRp®

Noting the high incidence of childhood pneumonia in many parts of the world, the inclusion of oxygen saturation (SpO2) and respiratory rate measurement in pneumonia screening guidelines, and the ...

Philips receives FDA 510(k) clearance for next-generation reusable SpO₂ clip sensor

July 21, 2026New sensor advances pulse oximetry reliability for diverse patient populations through innovation and rigorous validation.Cambridge, ...
Medscape

Study: Skin Colour Affects Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry Readings for COVID-19

Researchers have raised concerns about the reliability of pulse oximetry in the assessment of patients with COVID-19 infection, particularly those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups, ...
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A growing push to fix pulse oximeters’ flawed readings in people of color: ‘This can be dangerous’

As a triple threat of respiratory illnesses – flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV – sweeps the United States, emergency departments are using one small tool more than usual to ...
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Retrospective Study Finds That Masimo SET ® Pulse Oximetry Has No Difference in Accuracy or Bias Between Black People and White People

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) today announced the findings of an abstract presented last Saturday at the Society for Technology in Anesthesia 2022 Annual Meeting, which ...
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Masimo SET® Pulse Oximetry Performed Accurately on Hospitalized Newborns of All Skin Tones in Largest-Ever Prospective Real-World Study

NICU Study Adds to the Evidence Demonstrating SET®’s Accuracy in Challenging Real-World Settings, With No Clinically Significant Differences in Performance Across Skin Pigmentation Categories or Race ...
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Q&A: Generating accurate pulse oximetry readings on darker skin tones

The accuracy of pulse oximetry readings on individuals with darker skin tones has been questioned by researchers. The FDA addressed the issue at a meeting last year, citing real-world studies showing ...
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The accuracy of pulse oximeters shouldn’t depend on a person’s skin color

Covid-19 made pulse oximeters an even more important tool for measuring the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream than they had been before. Widely used in hospitals and health systems, these small ...
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Study Investigates Accuracy of Respiration Rate Obtained From Pulse Oximetry on Pediatric Patients Using Masimo RRp ®

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) today announced the results of a study published in Pneumonia in which independent researchers in New Delhi, India, investigated the ...