Medtronic Critical Care Monitoring: A Portable Monitoring System for Critical Environments

Medtronic Critical Care Monitoring

The Challenge

Develop a fully portable anesthesia gas monitoring unit with:

  • Durable housing for harsh environments
  • Lightweight components for easy transport
  • Simple, fast-reading LCD interface
  • FDA-ready documentation for manufacturing

The device had to accommodate real-time tracking of oxygen, CO2, nitrous oxide, and pulse without becoming bulky or cost-prohibitive.

Our Solution

PrototyperLab delivered a full-stack design—from concept to FDA documentation—on a rapid timeline.

Key Services

  • Industrial Design – Durable yet compact form factor for field use
  • Mechanical Engineering – Enclosure modeled in Poly-Urethane for cost-effective casting
  • Electronics Engineering – Compact, energy-efficient vitals display
  • Prototyping – Functional unit with real sensor feedback and front-end interface testing

Key Features

  • LCD Monitor
    Displays full vitals (SpO2, pulse, CO2, N2O%, AGT%) clearly with fast refresh rates
  • Button Controls
    Tactile and ergonomic for fast response in high-pressure environments
  • Gas Cable Interface
    Compatible with standard critical care lines for health monitoring
  • Poly-Urethane Housing
    Lightweight but rugged casing, optimized for cost and portability

Results & Advantages

  • Improved usability via human factors research
  • Decreased weight using lighter electronics
  • Increased portability without sacrificing performance
  • Reduced manufacturing cost with urethane-casted housing
  • Delivered full FDA-compliant Design History File (DHF)

Services Provided

  • Industrial Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Prototyping
  • FDA Documentation Prep

Building a Portable Medical Device?

Whether you’re designing patient monitors, diagnostics, or field-ready devices—PrototyperLab delivers fast, compliant product development tailored to your needs.

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