NEUCHATEL, Switzerland — Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today that Saint-Denis Hospital Center in France has adopted the Masimo SafetyNet® cloud-based telemonitoring platform as part of an innovative mobile neonatology unit. This pilot project, launched in February, is designed to facilitate the earlier discharge of premature newborns from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to their homes, while ensuring continuous oversight from the hospital.
Masimo SafetyNet offers a comprehensive remote patient management system that is adaptable to each newborn’s specific needs. It includes wireless continuous monitoring and spot-check devices, customizable CarePrograms™ with symptom reporting, and a secure in-hospital clinical portal for monitoring multiple patients. After discharge, families receive a user-friendly pulse oximetry sensor, Radius PPG®, which employs Masimo’s clinically proven Signal Extraction Technology® (SET®). This sensor, worn on the baby’s foot, transmits health data to a smartphone application, allowing parents to monitor their baby’s condition and communicate with healthcare providers. Simultaneously, caregivers receive real-time data and notifications about any changes in the patient’s condition, enabling timely intervention when necessary.
Saint-Denis Hospital Center, led by Dr. Pascal Bolot, head of neonatal intensive care, has a history of providing home-based care. The hospital previously partnered with the ARS, a regional health authority, to offer home visits, addressing gaps in care post-discharge and easing the transition from hospital to home for families. This experience was pivotal in the implementation of remote neonatal monitoring, along with 11 other French facilities participating in the trial. Dr. Alizée Lori, the pediatrician overseeing the mobile unit, emphasized that the Masimo SafetyNet technology offers “hospital-grade monitoring quality” at home, aiming to reintegrate premature newborns into their family environment more securely.
The mobile neonatology unit presents advantages for both caregivers and families. Typically, premature infants are required to remain in the NICU until they reach 36 weeks of corrected age. Masimo SafetyNet could enable earlier home returns by acting as a bridge between hospital staff and families, providing extensive support during the critical early weeks of life. The program’s success may pave the way for the deployment of Masimo SafetyNet in other pediatric care areas, including home management of various conditions.
Dr. Lori noted, “We selected Masimo’s solution due to its innovative design and practical wireless data monitoring. It’s user-friendly for families and provides our medical team with easy access to patient data from the hospital. The reliability of Masimo technology, already used in many neonatology departments, reassured us. The Masimo team has been supportive throughout the project and continues to assist us daily.”
The Saint-Denis Hospital Center, comprising the Delafontaine and Casanova sites, is the sole public healthcare facility in the Plaine Commune area, serving a population of 435,000. The center features 839 beds, offering comprehensive emergency services, a large consultation platform, and a type 3 perinatal center for high-risk pregnancies and specialized maternal and neonatal care.
Joe Kiani, Founder and CEO of Masimo, commented, “Our mission has always been to enhance patient outcomes and reduce care costs by advancing noninvasive monitoring technologies. It’s incredibly fulfilling to witness the positive impact on families, allowing parents to be with their newborns while maintaining high levels of monitoring. Masimo SafetyNet exemplifies our commitment to extending comprehensive care to neonatal patients at home, leveraging over 35 years of innovation in continuous monitoring technology. As healthcare evolves to become more predictive, preventative, and personalized, we remain dedicated to developing solutions that place patients at the heart of the care ecosystem.”
