Covidien patient monitoring system receives clearance

Covidien has received FDAO 510(k) clearance and CE Mark approval for its Nellcor bedside respiratory patient monitoring system.

The Dublin-based healthcare product manufacturer’s SpO2 monitoring system features alarm management tools and is designed to accommodate multiple settings with wireless connectivity for remote monitoring, according to an Oct. 4 statement.

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