Radiometer’s tinyTeddy transcutaneous sensor has received the internationally acclaimed red dot design award in the product design 2009 category. Each year, an international jury re-views and evaluates the submitted products according to criteria such as degree of innova-tion, functionality and quality.

 

Radiometer’s transcutaneous tinyTeddy sensor is specially designed for premature babies. Developed in cooperation with nurses and physicians, tinyTeddy sets entirely new standards for transcutaneous monitoring of neonates and infants.

 

The sensor is the smallest and lightest of its kind and provides constant non-invasive moni-toring of tcpO2 and tcpCO2 values. This reduces the need for frequent blood sampling, which is particularly important when it comes to neonates. Another award wining feature is the sensor’s small and soft fixation ring, which was designed to be as gentle as possible to the premature baby’s delicate skin.

 

Radiometer’s tinyTeddy transcutaneous sensor comes with a membraning tool. Developed in cooperation with the industrial design team Made by Makers, the tool allows users to change membranes quickly and effortlessly, reducing the risk of errors and saving valuable time.

 

According to TC Marketing Manager Torben Nielsen, the Radiometer transcutaneous team is delighted with the award. “red dot is the largest and most renowned design competition in the world, “ says Torben Nielsen. “To be chosen for the award amongst 3,231 entries from 1,400 companies from a total of 49 countries is a great recognition of the research, design and development behind this ‘tiny’ product.”

 

 

For more information on tinyTeddy, please contact:

 

Torben Nielsen

Marketing Manager

Transcutaneous Monitoring