- In March 2024, Medtronic plc, a global leader in medical technology, introduced its next-generation capnography consumables designed to deliver enhanced patient comfort and optimized CO₂ monitoring during procedural sedation and intensive care. This innovation includes low-dead-space sampling lines and ergonomic cannulas aimed at improving clinical accuracy while reducing patient discomfort. The launch reinforces Medtronic’s commitment to advancing respiratory monitoring and improving patient outcomes across diverse care settings
- In February 2024, Philips Healthcare expanded its capnography consumables portfolio with the release of eco-friendly, single-use sampling lines compatible with its IntelliVue monitors. These products are designed with sustainable materials to minimize environmental impact while maintaining high-quality respiratory measurement. This development aligns with Philips’ strategic focus on green healthcare solutions and highlights growing market demand for environmentally responsible medical disposables
- In December 2023, Masimo Corporation announced a collaboration with a major U.S. hospital network to implement its full suite of capnography consumables and monitoring solutions across emergency departments and post-anesthesia care units (PACUs). The initiative aims to enhance early detection of respiratory compromise through widespread deployment of high-efficiency nasal and oral CO₂ cannulas. This move illustrates Masimo’s growing footprint in critical care and procedural settings
- In October 2023, Smiths Medical, now part of ICU Medical, introduced a redesigned capnography adapter line for pediatric and neonatal applications. The new consumables offer improved flexibility, smaller dead space, and compatibility with mainstream and sidestream capnography monitors. This product launch emphasizes the company’s focus on specialized respiratory solutions for vulnerable patient populations, meeting growing clinical demand in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units
- In August 2023, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA unveiled its expanded line of disposable capnography accessories for use in anesthesia and emergency response. Designed for rapid deployment and reliable CO₂ monitoring in high-pressure environments, the new consumables support infection control protocols and enhance operational efficiency in acute care scenarios. This development underlines Dräger’s ongoing investment in critical care innovation and patient safety
