VITALSENSE - Integrated Physiological Monitoring System

A breakthrough medical device for ambulatory monitoring of core and dermal temperatures

•   Clinical trials

•   Military medicine/military training

•   Pre- or post-operative outpatient monitoring

•   Healthcare telemedicine

•   Sports medicine

•   Hazardous occupations

VitalSense monitors and stores core and dermal temperature data,  monitors and tracks up to 10 sensors and displays data in graphic and/or numerical outputs.     VitalSense  sensors are wireless transmitters and are pre-calibrated at the factory to simplify activation and eliminate data entry errors.  VitalSense and its accessories can provide 24/7 temperature monitoring and data logging without wires or probes.

Dermal Temperature Patch

•   Waterproof

•   Hypoallergenic adhesive

•   Smooth, comfortable and easy-to-use

How it works:

•   The dermal patch can be placed at many different locations on the body to record skin temperature

•   Multiple dermal patches may be monitored simultaneously

•   Accuracy  ±0.10ºC  ( 32ºC to 42ºC )

•   Temperature sensing range - 20ºC to 60ºC

•   Battery life of 10 days following activation

VitalSense Temperature Capsule

•   Easily ingestible and disposable

•   Comparable in size to a large gel capsule

•   32ºC to 42ºC ; ±0.10ºC guaranteed,  ±0.05ºC typical

•   Resolution  0.01ºC

How it works:

•   The monitor activates the capsule

•   Transmissions begin within 15 seconds after activation, and then occur four times  a minute

•   The capsule is swallowed ( with liquid )

•   The capsule easily travels and passes through the GI tract without affecting other bodily functions

• Transit time varies with individual; 12 - 48 hours is typical

The VitalSense Monitor:   

•   Activates the sensors

•   Tracks and records sensor data

•   Displays data in a convenient numeric table or as a trend graph

•   Functions as the computer interface

•   Stores data in nonvolatile memory

•   Transfer data to PC

How it works:

•   After sensor activation, each sensor transmits its first value to the VitalSense Monitor within 15 seconds and then takes another reading every 15 seconds.  Transmission to the monitor occurs four times a minute on a transmission schedule that is synchronized with the monitor.

•   The subjects wears the monitor which is then able to receive the sensor transmissions.  The monitor logs and displays the data.

•   Each monitor can track and record up to 10 sensor parameters in normal mode

•   Data are easily downloaded in just one step.  The data are downloaded to a PC, and are output as tab separated ASCII, or a Microsoft^® Excel^® file.

Special Function Medic Mode™

Medic Mode is a special function that enables the VitalSense monitor to detect and record signals from any VitalSense sensor that is within reception range.  It displays and records sensor ID, time stamp and temperature value for each sensor transmission that is detected