Department of Bioengineering University of Pittsburgh
School of Engineering

The Redesign of a Pulse Oximieter System

BME Department - BME Design Page - BME Design Projects 2004


Overview
Deliverable
Design History Files
Presentations
Team Information


Overview

Current pulse oximeters provide adequate information regarding blood oxygen and pulse rate when used correctly. Unfortunately, many caregivers and hospital professionals encounter problems getting the device to remain on the finger to facilitate proper functionality.
Our Redesign of a currently accepted pulse oximeter is intended to correct this problem while maintaining similar functionality and ease of use. The design incorporates a disposable adhesive sleeve housing the sensor electronics of a reusable pulse oximeter.

Animations

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Deliverable

SBIR Grant Proposal

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Design History Files

Specification

Product Design Specification
Function Means
Objective Tree

Human Factors Analysis

HFA

Failure Mode Effects Analysis

Hazard Analysis
Fault Tree

510(k)

510(k)

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Presentations

BE1160 - Final Presentation - Project Proposal (Dec.5, 2003)
BE1161 - Project Update (Feb. 17, 2004)
BE1161 - Final Presentation (Apr. 13, 2004)

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Team Information

Team Members

Jeff James
Thomas Christophel
Sam Audia
Ted Askar

Mentors

Sandi Gartner, RN

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