Talos-1
Talos 1 brings accurate, reusable, non-invasive, fluid-flow measurements without penetrating the sterile fluid boundary. Available as OEM technology or stand-alone instrumentation.
​Low flow rate infusion systems are subject to startup delays, stiction, occlusion, and environmental sensitivity. All of these problems can be addressed with a suitable flow monitoring sensor. The Talos-1 is the first real-time sensor that monitors flow rates down to 0.05 mL/h without breaking the sterile barrier or coming into physical contact with intravenous fluids. The Talos-1 sensor clamps around an IV tube, is reusable, and monitors flow within the patient catheter while detecting flow occlusions and flow reversals. Talos-1 is a solid state device that requires no maintenance.
Technical Specifications
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Measurement flow rates :
(0.05 – 50) mL/h using Tygon ND100-80-04 microbore tubing
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Tubing compatibility :
Sensors can be adapted to any Tygon IV tubing
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Measurement accuracy :
10% at 25 °C, 25% across full temperature range
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Time for measurement: 1 minute
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Temperature Range : (15 – 35) °C
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Sensor Dimensions : 75 mm x 28 mm
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Sensor Weight : 120 g
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1 - Other flow rates possible with different tubing sizes.
The measurement technology works to > 50 mL/h.
​2 - All tests performed using Saint-Gobain medical Tygon tubing.
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Talos-1 base unit, for stand-alone operation and monitoring
Talos-1 sensor clamp. Shown with 4 inch microbore IV extension set
Talus-1 flow (mL/hr)
Syringe pump flow (mL/hr)
Measured performance of Talos-1 calibrated against a 5 mL ground glass syringe driven with a New Era Pump Systems Inc. syringe pump, model number 300.