November 3, 2020 – Masimo announced it received CE Mark for the Radius VSM, a wearable, tetherless vital signs monitor. The device is being released in limited European markets.
The expandable Radius VSM provides the ability to monitor a wide variety of physiological measurements, including continuous SET pulse oximetry, noninvasive blood pressure, body temperature, respiration rate, and electrocardiography (ECG).
Designed on a wearable, modular platform, Radius VSM features can be scaled to accommodate surges in patient volume and for use across the continuum of patient care, based upon each patient’s needs and level of acuity, the company says.
Radius VSM can operate as a self-contained device or be used wirelessly with Masimo bedside monitors and patient surveillance systems – automating the integration of expanded monitoring and the transfer of continuous monitoring data to electronic medical records (EMRs).
As a comprehensive, scalable solution, Radius VSM has potential clinical utility in a multitude of care scenarios while also encouraging ambulation and freedom of movement, which studies have shown to be a key factor in more rapid patient recovery.
Radius VSM features a high-resolution touchscreen and the ability to store and display up to four hours of trend and waveform data on the device itself, providing additional clinical context at the point of care for nurses, therapists, and doctors when interacting directly with patients. In addition, Radius VSM’s rechargeable battery lasts over twelve hours between charges; two devices are supplied for each bedside to provide uninterrupted functionality. Radius VSM has a rugged, durable exterior designed to withstand busy hospital environments and drops of up to one meter, and is water resistant.
Radius VSM can communicate via Bluetooth to the Root Patient Monitoring and Connectivity Hub at the bedside, for enhanced visibility on Root’s display.
The device can also independently communicate via Wi-Fi to the Patient SafetyNet Supplemental Remote Monitoring and Clinician Notification system, enabling use as a patient surveillance system monitored from central viewing stations.