{"id":3303,"date":"2026-01-02T22:37:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T22:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veraqueconsulting.com\/cr\/?p=3303"},"modified":"2026-01-02T22:37:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T22:37:20","slug":"oximeters-classification-and-grouping-in-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veraqueconsulting.com\/cr\/oximeters-classification-and-grouping-in-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Oximeters: Classification and Grouping in Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oximeters are widely used in healthcare to measure blood oxygen saturation (SpO\u2082) and pulse rate. These devices support respiratory evaluation, perioperative monitoring, and chronic disease management. In Costa Rica, the classification and registration of oximeters are regulated by the\u00a0<\/span>Ministry of Health<\/span><\/a>, which oversees the sanitary registration process for medical devices.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This article explains the types of oximeters, their classification under Costa Rican regulations, and the grouping criteria for registration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Types of Oximeters<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Oximeters differ in design and integration, which\u00a0determines\u00a0their regulatory pathway:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Standalone Finger Pulse Oximeters<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Compact devices designed for spot-check measurements. They typically include a sensor, display, power source, and optional strap. Because of their simplicity, they are\u00a0generally registered\u00a0as a single unit without separate accessory listings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Cable-Connected Oximeters for Monitoring Systems<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      These oximeters connect to larger medical systems via cable. Their registration depends on distribution and intended use:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n