Surgimedics/TMP
came to us with an interesting problem: They were developing a blood
processing device that washes out glycerol from frozen blood in
preparation for eventual human use. The decision to terminate the
washing cycle is partly based on the amount of glycerol and free
hemoglobin present in the exhaust (downstream) saline washing solution.
The challenge was to measure the concentrations without contacting
the fluid.
Indus suggested two novel ways to measure these parameters non-invasively,
conducted feasibility studies to prove the concepts, developed electronics
and software, fabricated sensors, and produced initial production
quantities to meet a crucial deadline for the client all in a matter
of 10 weeks. |
