Re-using Massimo saturation probes - accuracy testing

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Testing Massimo saturation probes to assess their accuracy when being re-used for up to 50 patients

• IRAS ID

  342319

• Contact name

  Thomas Cromarty

• Contact email

  thomas.cromarty@uhs.nhs.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University Hospital Southampton

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 6 months, 2 days

• Research summary

  To establish the reproducibility and accuracy of results of saturation probe monitoring after serial cleaning episodes. If accuracy remains when the item is re-used, as opposed to current practice of one per patient, this will enable significant cost and sustainability savings.

• REC name

  London - Queen Square Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  24/PR/1098

• Date of REC Opinion

  30 Sep 2024

• REC opinion

  Unfavourable Opinion