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Resposable pulse oximetry sensor

  • US 20040133088A1
  • Filed: 12/19/2003
  • Published: 07/08/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of determining a type of pulse oximetry sensor and whether the sensor has been overused, the method comprising:

  • combining components including a reusable emitter, a reusable detector, a breakable conductor, information element, and a securing mechanism, to form a pulse oximetry sensor, wherein two or more of the components form an electrical circuit; and

    determining from characteristics of the electrical circuit a type of one or more of the components and whether at least one of the components has been overused.

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