ZP – Leading Provider of Electrochemical Sensors for Blood Gas Analysers
ZP is the world’s leading independent contract developer and manufacturer of electrochemical sensors suitable for blood gas analysers. Our sensor technology is designed for seamless integration into your blood gas analyser technology. We offer the following sensors:
- pH sensors: These sensors accurately measure the delicate balance between acidity and alkalinity within bodily fluids such as blood. They enable clinicians to gauge critical pH levels.
- Electrolyte Sensors: ZP offers a range of ion-selective electrodes (ISE) for measuring electrolytes present in the blood, including Sodium (Na+), Potassium (K+), Chloride (Cl-), and Calcium (Ca2+).
- pO2 Sensor (Oxygen): Our oxygen sensor, known as pO2, measures the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood. It typically operates within the range of 75 to 100 mm Hg or 10.5 to 13.5 kilopascals (kPa).
- pCO2 Sensor: ZP’s modified ion-selective electrode allows for the measurement of the partial pressure of dissolved carbon dioxide in the blood.
- Glucose Sensor: This sensor measures the concentration of glucose in the blood. The normal level for a healthy person is 5 mM/90 mgdL-1.
At ZP, we receive numerous inquiries regarding the integration of our biosensors into third-party blood gas analysers. Frequently asked questions include:
Question 1: What is the accuracy of ZP’s biosensors, such as pH, electrolyte, pO2, pCO2, and glucose?
The accuracy of ZP’s biosensors in your blood gas analyser depends on how you integrate them into your device. ZP’s business model includes contract integration, so we encourage you to contact us for technical support and integration assistance. Our paid integration services can include:
ZP offers a range of consulting and engineering services to help you seamlessly integrate our electrochemical sensors into your blood gas analyzer. Our services include:
I. Calibration Routine Implement a calibration routine on your blood gas analyzer with the assistance of our paid consulting and engineering services. Our team will guide you in understanding and implementing an effective calibration routine.
II. Sensor Wash Routine Optimize your blood gas analyzer’s performance with a customized wash routine. Our paid consulting and engineering services will help you understand and implement an efficient sensor wash routine.
III. Sensor Electronics Ensure accurate sensor readings with properly integrated electronics. Leverage our paid consulting and engineering services to understand and implement the necessary electronics for reading the sensors – click here.
IV. Method of Analysis Enhance the excitation protocol for sensor readings through firmware development. Our team can provide paid consulting and engineering services to help you understand and implement effective excitation protocols on your blood gas analyzer.
V. Signal Processing Routine Improve accuracy and reliability with an optimized signal extraction routine. Our paid consulting and engineering services can assist you in understanding and implementing an effective signal processing routine for your blood gas analyzer.
Question 2: How do we integrate ZP sensors into our products or product concepts?
Integrating ZP sensors into your products or product concepts requires careful consideration and technical expertise. Our team provides paid consulting and engineering services to help you understand and implement calibration routines, sensor wash routines, sensor electronics, excitation protocols, and signal extraction routines in your blood gas analyser.
ZP offers our blood gas analyser sensors for purchase on our webstore, allowing clients to buy and try them during the technology scouting phase. If you require technical support during this try-and-buy phase, you can also purchase it from us.
Please note that if your intention is to integrate ZP’s blood gas analyser sensors into your product, you will need to become part of ZP’s ISO13485 system and join our paid programme for onboarding.
