Company insight Redefining performance
Introtek is never satisfied unless it’s pushing the boundaries of sensor technology performance. Starting 40 years ago, long before the FDA mandated air bubble sensors in many medical devices, the company has been on a mission to produce the most reliable and accurate non-invasive liquid sensing solutions for a variety of industries.
he pursuit of excellence is evident in Introtek’s products, from air bubble and air-in-line detectors, to drip chamber sensors, continuous liquid and point level sensors, and optical blood component detectors. Found in many groundbreaking medical OEM devices in use today, its sensors are also used in various chemical and pharmaceutical processing, life sciences and aerospace applications, as well as the food and beverages. They play a crucial role in improving performance and safety in critical applications and in the most extreme environment. The many advantages include: ■
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Application flexibility: pulse-wave technology is unaffected by the optical, dielectric or physical properties of the tubing or fluid.
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Non-invasive design: no physical contact between the sensor and the fluid eliminates liquid compatibility and sterility concerns to dramatically improve safety while reducing system maintenance.
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Solid state design: no moving parts in its design mean mechanical failure is virtually eliminated.
Calibration free: the high-efficiency system design provides optimum performance while eliminating the need for intricate and tedious field calibration.
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High noise immunity: Introtek’s pulse technology greatly reduces the effects of EMI and RFI noise to its air detection components.
Fluid delivery
Introtek non-invasive sensors are primarily used in a variety of patient-connected medical devices and laboratory diagnostic processes. Designed to protect patients and improve care during numerous medical procedures, Introtek sensors detect air bubbles in tubing to prevent arterial and venous air embolisms and monitor fluid levels to ensure optimum fluid delivery.
Pulse ultrasound is the beating heart of Introtek air bubble sensor technology.
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Apheresis: sensors and electronics perform a critical safety role in apheresis systems in that specific blood components are removed from separated blood that is then returned to the donor.
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Auto transfusion: sensors are an integral part of continuous autologous transfusion systems (CATS) and transfusion procedures where a patient’s blood is removed for subsequent reinfusion.
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Blood processing: equipment used to treat blood that’s returned to the patient or to remove pathogens in blood stored for future use rely on sensors.
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Hemodialysis: sensors enable safe dialysis procedures during use of an ‘artificial kidney’ machine that removes waste from the blood and then returns cleansed blood back to the patient.
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Liquid chromatography: high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) used to identify, separate, purify and quantify various compounds, utilises sensors.
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Custom solutions, endless possibilities While a variety of standard designs are available – from single stand-alone systems to low-cost, high-volume designs for OEM applications – Introtek regularly collaborates with customers to develop unique sensor and electronic options that address their toughest design challenges. With Introtek as their virtual design arm, OEMs have peace of mind knowing Introtek can take their product from concept to completion.
A trusted partner
When you put your trust in Introtek, you get a great deal in return. Product reliability, durability, safety and accuracy, all backed by extraordinary service and support, are all priorities. You can be assured that its sensors perform efficiently and effectively day after day. Add to that, a proven track record of 97% on-time shipment deliveries and strategic client partnerships that extend more than 25 years, it’s no wonder that Introtek supplies more air bubble detectors for vital applications worldwide than any other company. ●
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