Mennen BiliCare Transcutaneous Bilirubin Meter

BiliCare saves you the cost and time associated with blood sampling and laboratory tests. It lowers the risk of infection and reduces pain and trauma to the newborn. In addition, the time to discharge is shortened or the decision for treatment is made easier.

The BILICARE Neonatal Non-Invasive Bilirubin Meter, developed by Mennen Medical, is a medical device used to measure bilirubin levels in newborns non-invasively. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. In newborns, especially premature babies, bilirubin levels can sometimes rise to higher-than-normal levels, leading to a condition called jaundice.

Traditionally, bilirubin levels have been measured through a blood test, which involves a small sample of blood taken from the baby's heel. However, non-invasive methods, such as using a bilirubin meter like BILICARE, offer an alternative that is less painful and requires no blood draw.

The BILICARE device typically works by shining a special light onto the baby's skin and measuring the amount of light that is absorbed and reflected back. Based on this measurement, the device can calculate the level of bilirubin in the baby's blood.

Some key features of the BILICARE Neonatal Non-Invasive Bilirubin Meter may include:

1. Non-invasive measurement: No need for a blood draw, reducing discomfort for the baby.
2. Quick and easy to use: Provides rapid results, allowing healthcare providers to monitor bilirubin levels efficiently.
3. Portable: Designed to be lightweight and portable, making it suitable for use in various clinical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and pediatric offices.
4. Accuracy: Designed to provide accurate measurements comparable to traditional blood tests.
5. User-friendly interface: Typically includes intuitive controls and a clear display for ease of use by healthcare professionals.

This device is valuable for monitoring jaundice in newborns, allowing healthcare providers to promptly identify and manage elevated bilirubin levels to prevent complications associated with severe jaundice.

Features:

- New technology for the determination of bilirubin
- Value using colorimetric LED measurement
- Less sensitive to motion artifacts
- Insensitive to different handling or contact angles
- Suitable for all skin types
- No quality reduction or calibration routines necessary
- Validated clinical studies comparable with blood values
- No trauma and no pain for newborns
- One measurement or average value (2-3 measurements)
- Touch screen can be operated with or without gloves
- Display in μmol/l or mg/dl- Measuring device and charging station
- Integrated barcode reader
- 1 Year Warranty