System and method for preventing sensor misuse

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7684842
APP PUB NO 20080081971A1
SERIAL NO

11541251

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Embodiments of the present invention relate to a pulse oximetry sensor. The pulse oximetry sensor may comprise an emitter configured to transmit a signal into tissue, a detector configured to detect the signal, and a quality assurance component coupled to a first sensor component and second sensor component. The quality assurance component may be configured to break and disable the sensor upon separation of the first sensor component from the second sensor component.

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COVIDIEN LP15 HAMPSHIRE STREET MANSFIELD MA 02048

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Ollerdessen, Albert L Danville, US 12 839

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