General PurposeCatheter Tip Pressure Transducers

Robust metal sensing diaphragms within polished surgical steel bodies

Excellent frequency response and very simple to use.

The Gaeltec Devices CTC range feature robust metal sensing diaphragms within polished surgical steel (AISI type 304) bodies which can be mounted on a variety of catheter types. They have excellent frequency response and are simple to use.

The units are compatible with a wide range of monitors, which have been set for use with conventional transducers having a sensitivity of 5µV/V/mmHg.

Sterilisation is by means of cold aqueous solutions of detergicide (e.g. Cidex) or by ethylene oxide gas. Do not use sodium hypochlorite solution.

We always try to provide the exact requirements of our customers and can usually combine elements from any of our catheter designs into one unit in a modular fashion. Over the years we have made a wide variety of devices using our proven technology.

Technical details:

Sensor:

Metal diaphragm with directly deposited resistive strain gauges

Excitation:

5V AC r.m.s. maximum or 1V DC maximum

Bridge resistance:

1.5kΩ nominal

Sensitivity:

5µV/V/mmHg

Linear pressure range:

0 - 300mmHg

Compensated temperature range:

15 - 40°C

Temperature coefficient of zero:

< 0.05%FS/C°

Temperature coefficient of sensitivity:

< 0.2%/C°

Linearity and hysteresis error:

< ±1%FS BSL

Overpressure:

1200mmHg

Connector:

6 pin Lemo 2 series for single sensor,
14 pin Lemo 4 series for 2/3 sensor catheters. As supplied on the appropriate extension lead type EL-1/2/3

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