Sustainable Care Solutions
Designed to reduce waste, cost, and complexity
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact while delivering innovative, cost-effective care solutions you can depend on.
- Cutting-edge sensor design that reduces waste
- Proven bedside strategy to maximize sensor life
- Simple, zero waste-to-landfill recycling—no sorting, no hassle
- Sustainable operations at our facilities
Where Sustainability Meets Performance
Our approach to sustainability integrates clinical performance with environmental responsibility. From the sensor design to our end-of-life recycling program, every step is built with the future in mind.
ZERO
Waste-to-Landfill
Recycling Program1
2,900 MT
Material
Eliminated1
With RD SET®, we’ve reimagined our pulse oximetry sensors from the inside out—improving performance while reducing environmental impact compared to traditional cable-based sensors.1
- 84% reduction in material waste1
- 2,900 metric tons (MT) of material eliminated to date1
- 45% reduction in packaging volume1
RD SET sensors are also Greenhealth Approved®, making them the first in their category to obtain this recognition by meeting rigorous criteria for environmental responsibility in clinical products.
Sustainable Sensors for Every Patient
Whether lightweight and cable-based or completely wireless, Masimo single-patient-use sensors are designed with the environment in mind.
Know the Risks of Third-party Reprocessing
Reprocessed single-use sensors may seem like a cost-effective and sustainable choice, but leading organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and Joint Commission International warn they can compromise both safety and performance.2,3
Risks include cross-infection, residual endotoxins, and material degradation from repeated use or poor validation.2,3
That’s why we recommend original Masimo sensors and a tape-based reuse strategy.
See a side-by-side comparison:
| Original Masimo Sensors vs. Third-party Reprocessed Sensors | Masimo RD SET Sensors | Third-party Reprocessed RD SET Sensors |
|---|---|---|
| Does the sensor have best-in-class accuracy specifications? | YES 30% better SpO2 accuracy specifications4,5* |
NO |
| Are SpO2 and pulse rate indicated for use during motion and low perfusion? | YES | NO SpO2 and pulse rate not indicated for use during motion2 |
| Is the sensor indicated for neonatal use? | YES | NO Not indicated for neonatal use by the FDA5 |
| Does the sensor offer a way to reduce costs and waste at the bedside? | YES Sensor life can be maximized at the bedside with replacement tapes6 |
NO |
*ARMS accuracy is a statistical calculation of the difference between device measurements and reference measurements. Approximately two-thirds of the device measurements fell within ± ARMS of the reference measurements in a controlled study.
Reprocessing at the Bedside
Our replacement tapes offer a simple way to maximize sensor life, helping reduce waste—and potentially overall sensor costs—while preserving clinical performance.
480
Metric Tons
of waste kept out
of landfills so far1
Replacement tapes have already helped divert over 480 MT from landfills to date.1
60 %
Reduction
in single-patient-use
sensor usage6
A peer-reviewed study of 12 hospital units found a 60% reduction in single-patient-use sensors by retaping with Masimo replacement tapes, instead of reprobing, allowing clinicians to “recheck and reposition sensor sites with minimal cost and difficulty.”6
Moving Toward Zero Waste to Landfill, Together
Through our Sensor Recycling Program—available for all Masimo single-patient-use sensors—we make it easy for healthcare partners to reduce waste and recover valuable materials, moving us closer to zero waste to landfill.
- Participating facilities have collectively diverted 640 MT from landfills since the launch of improved RD SET sensors.1
- More than half of Newsweek's top 10 U.S. hospitals recycle with Masimo today—because sustainability and patient safety go hand in hand.7
640 MT
Diverted from
Landfills1
And we're just getting started.
Watch the video to learn more about our recycling program.
Explore All Recyclable Sensor-Based Solutions
The sensors included in the solutions below are eligible for recycling through the Masimo Sensor Recycling Program. For full program details or to confirm product eligibility,
contact us.
RD SET®
Sensori e cavi
Sensori SET® leggeri, a basso profilo, dotati delle migliori specifiche di accuratezza
Radius PPG®
Pulsossimetria senza cavi
Monitoraggio continuo anche in movimento con la tecnologia Masimo SET® measure-through motion and low perfusion™
RD rainbow™
Sensori e cavi
Ampia gamma di parametri di co-pulsossimetria forniti da rainbow SET®
O3®
Regional Oximetry
Monitor cerebral and somatic tissue oxygen saturation noninvasively and continuously, for robust insight into end-organ perfusion
Sustainability at Every Level
Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond design and manufacturing. We’re making meaningful changes across our operations and at our facilities to minimize our environmental impact.
11,000
Trees Saved1
Reducing Paper Waste
By transitioning to electronic Instructions for Use (eIFUs), we’ve already saved 11,000 trees and 22,000 cubic meters of water—reducing our environmental impact while improving efficiency.1
~1M kWh
of Renewable Energy1
Investing in Clean Energy
Solar panels at our global headquarters have an annual projected production of ~1,000,000 kWh, helping power our operations with clean, renewable energy.1
Resources
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