Pulse Oximetry Equipment and Sensors
Pulse oximetry equipment for hospitals, surgery centers, clinics and long-term care - handheld, fingertip and tabletop oximeters with reusable and single-patient-use finger, ear and neonatal sensors and matched SpO2 patient cables from Masimo (SET, Rad and Radical), Nonin, Medtronic Covidien (Nellcor) and GE Healthcare. Stocked by sensor site, patient size and connector series to interface with bedside monitors and standalone oximeters. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, surgery centers, long-term care and distributor procurement.
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Pulse Oximetry for Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
Pulse oximetry measures arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate through a sensor placed on a finger, toe, ear or foot. The category covers the standalone oximeters - handheld, fingertip and tabletop - and the sensor and cable supply that connects to both standalone devices and multiparameter monitors. Sensors are the recurring consumable, stocked in reusable and single-patient-use construction and grouped by patient size and connector series.
Pulse Oximetry Products Stocked
- Handheld pulse oximeters - Portable spot-check and continuous units for floor rounds, transport and clinics. Nonin and Masimo handheld oximeters are widely stocked.
- Fingertip oximeters - Compact clip-on units for quick spot checks in clinics and screening.
- Tabletop and bedside oximeters - Standalone SpO2 monitors and hubs such as the Masimo Root and Rad platforms for continuous bedside monitoring.
- Reusable sensors - Clip and wrap finger sensors and ear sensors that are cleaned and reused across patients, replaced on wear.
- Single-patient-use sensors - Adhesive wrap sensors in adult, pediatric, infant and neonatal sizes, discarded after one patient for infection control and high turnover.
- SpO2 patient cables - Reusable extension cables that connect sensors to the oximeter or monitor, grouped by sensor and monitor connector series.
Sensor Site and Patient Size
| Sensor Type | Site | Patient Size | Representative Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reusable finger clip | Finger | Adult, pediatric | Masimo, Nonin, Nellcor |
| Single-use adhesive wrap | Finger, toe, foot | Adult, pediatric, infant, neonatal | Masimo LNCS, Nellcor MAX |
| Ear sensor | Ear | Adult | Nonin, Masimo |
| Neonatal wrap | Foot or hand | Neonatal | Masimo, Nellcor |
Reusable and Single-Patient-Use Sensor Streams
Sensors split into two supply streams. Reusable clip and wrap sensors are cleaned between patients and replaced on wear, common where the same oximeter serves many patients. Single-patient-use adhesive sensors are discarded after one patient and reordered at case volume in adult through neonatal sizes, common in critical care, the OR and infection-controlled settings. Cables are reusable and grouped by sensor and monitor connector - Masimo LNCS and Nellcor, among others - so a facility matches the cable to both the sensor line and the installed monitor.
Pulse oximetry is one of the highest-velocity monitoring consumables because SpO2 is measured on nearly every monitored patient, and single-patient-use sensors move at case and pallet volume in acute care. Standardizing on one sensor platform keeps cable compatibility and par levels predictable for materials management teams running standing orders. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between reusable and single-patient-use pulse oximetry sensors?
Reusable sensors are clip or wrap finger and ear sensors that are cleaned between patients and replaced only on wear, which suits an oximeter that serves many patients. Single-patient-use sensors are adhesive wraps discarded after one patient, stocked in adult, pediatric, infant and neonatal sizes, and are used in critical care, the OR and infection-controlled settings. Both connect to the oximeter or monitor through a reusable patient cable grouped by connector series.
Are pulse oximetry sensors interchangeable between brands?
No. Sensors are matched to the sensor platform and connector - Masimo LNCS and Nellcor MAX are two common series that are not interchangeable, and each connects through its own patient cable. Sensors and cables are stocked and grouped by series so a facility orders the version compatible with its oximeters and monitors. Standardizing on one platform keeps sensor and cable stock predictable.
What sensor sizes are available for pediatric and neonatal patients?
Single-patient-use adhesive sensors are stocked in adult, pediatric, infant and neonatal sizes, with neonatal wraps designed for the foot or hand. Reusable clip sensors are stocked in adult and pediatric sizes. Sizing is matched to the patient and the sensor platform, and neonatal sensors are grouped separately for NICU and labor and delivery ordering.
Can hospitals and clinics order pulse oximetry sensors in bulk?
Yes. Handheld, fingertip and tabletop oximeters and their reusable and single-patient-use sensors and cables are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, surgery centers, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are available for high-velocity single-patient-use sensors, one of the fastest-moving monitoring consumables. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What pulse oximetry products should be included in a facility formulary?
A pulse oximetry formulary typically includes handheld oximeters for rounds and transport, tabletop or bedside units for continuous monitoring, reusable finger clip sensors, single-patient-use adhesive sensors in adult through neonatal sizes, and reusable patient cables matched to the sensor and monitor connector series. Neonatal and pediatric sensors are added by case mix. MAP Medical builds consolidated pulse oximetry packages matched to facility type and installed platform - contact our team for an assessment.