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The Terumo Khuri™ Myocardial pH Monitoring System is intended for use in monitoring local tissue pH and temperature, typically during procedures in which specific tissues may be subjected to conditions which may result in ischemia, such as the myocardium, during cardiac operations. These parameters are displayed at 37°C corrected value. For documentation purposes, the integral printer provides a hard copy of displayed parameter.

The Terumo Khuri™ Myocardial pH Monitoring System (Khuri MpH system) is an AC-powered (battery support for memory retention), microprocessor-based device consisting of a monitor, sensor and interface module'. The myocardial pH sensor will consist of two pH measurement probe electrodes and a reference electrode for the purpose of monitoring continuous myocardial tissue pH and temperature during cardiac surgery. The system uses electrochemical technology to measure the hydrogen ion content of the myocardial tissue, and report that information via electrical cable back to the monitor, where a processing unit coverts the electrical signal into pH units for display on the monitor. The Khuri MpH system Monitor consists of a single board computer and a dedicated circuit that contains digital circuitry to interface with the interface module that connects to the sensor (pH electrodes and reference probe). The system will have an LCD flat touch screen display that will control the mode and operation of the monitor. The monitor will have a printer that will enable the user to print out case results. The monitor will be able to be mounted on a vertical pole or rest on a flat surface. Each Khuri MpH system Sensor consists of two pH electrodes and one reference electrode. The pH electrodes are designed with a pointed tip for insertion into tissue with minimal resistance. The pH electrode consists of a closed end glass tube made from pH sensitive glass. The tube is filled with a phosphate based internal buffering solution in which a silver wire coated with silver chloride is inserted. The wire is attached to a cable, which is encased in an electrically shielded sheath and attaches to the monitor. The tip of the glass is pointed to allow easy insertion in to the myocardial tissue during use. The thermistor is a metal oxide ceramic tip. which is imbedded in the plastic surrounding the rear of the glass tube. A reference electrode is used to complete the circuit. The reference electrode consists of an Ag/AgCl wire inserted into a plastic tube of KCI electrolyte solution. The front end of the tube is tapered to a small diameter to facilitate insertion into the tissue (usually near the sternum) during use. It is plugged with a semi-permeable material that prevents bulk leakage of fluid but maintains electrical contact with the patient during pH measurement. The wire protrudes from the sealed back end of the tube and is attached to a cable, which connects to the monitor. The analog voltage signal from the sensor is fed into an interface module that amplifies and conditions the analog signal to remove any interfering noise. The analog signal is then converted into digital information in the A to D converter. This digital signal is then fed from the interface module to the monitor where a conversion algorithm, in the monitor, is used to convert digital information into pH units. The values are then displayed on the monitor screen.

The Paratrend 7+ System is intended to be used in the management of the critically ill patient by providing continuous blood gas data while permitting the simultaneous monitoring of blood pressure via an external transducer. The Paratrend 7+ Multiparameter Sensor is inserted via an intravascular access device into the vascular system (e.g. radial, femoral arteries). Within the United States market, the use of this device should be limited to 72 hours.

The Paratrend 7 Plus Sensor (MPS7004P) is a modified version of the currently legally marketed device, the Paratrend 7 sensor (MPS7004). The measurement of pO2 using an electrochemical sensor (Clark electrode) in the predicate Paratrend 7 sensor has been replaced in the Paratrend 7 Plus device by a sensor based on optical fibre/fluorescence quenching technology. All other measurement parameters are essentially unchanged. The telescopic introduction mechanism in the predicate Paratrend 7 sensor has been replaced by a rotary advancing mechanism. The application has been expanded to include venous access.