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Masimo (Irvine, California), the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry and Measure-Through Motion and Low-Perfusion pulse oximetry, reported that Advocate HealthCare (Oak Brook, Illinois), a healthcare provider, has renewed its multi-year, system-wide contract for Masimo SET pulse oximetry technology. A Masimo customer since 2001, Advocate's renewal of its Masimo SET technology standardization contract means Masimo will continue to support the pulse oximetry needs of more than 200 Advocate sites of care across metropolitan Chicago.

Masimo SET pulse oximetry technology allows hospitals and other care sites to leverage the superior Measure-Through Motion and Low-Perfusion benefits of Masimo SET pulse oximetry, along with the unique breakthrough noninvasive blood constituent monitoring capabilities of Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry.

Masimo Rainbow SET is the first-and-only technology platform capable of continuously and noninvasively measuring multiple blood constituents that previously required invasive procedures, including: total hemoglobin (SpHb) oxygen content (SpOC), carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO), methemoglobin (SpMet), and PVI, in addition to oxyhemoglobin (SpO2), pulse rate (PR), and perfusion index (PI). The ability to immediately detect and treat potentially life-threatening conditions—without having to draw blood and wait for the results—enables earlier and better clinical decisions that may help save lives and improve patient outcomes.

In other agreements/contracts news, AMD Lasers (Indianapolis) reported that it continues with an ongoing commitment to dental education by partnering with Larry Rosenthal and Aesthetic Advantage (San Marino, California). Picasso, by AMD Lasers, will be the exclusive soft tissue diode laser used during all international educational activities, which are targeted to the top 2% of dentists.

Soft tissue diode lasers are the modality of choice worldwide for cosmetic treatments like troughing, gingivectomies, laser whitening, smile enhancements, soft tissue crown lengthening, and dental implant recovery. The versatility of these lasers, combined with the latest technology, compact design, and affordability, appeal to dental professionals who choose to optimize existing procedures, while offering expanded services.