Based on optical fluorescence and reflectance technologies, the CDI® System 550 continuously measures or calculates 12 critical blood parameter values during cardiopulmonary bypass. Access to continuous information is a key advantage in optimum patient management because it enables clinicians to react without delay to changes in blood parameter values.

There is no warm-up time required for installation or calibration. Installing the sensor in the shunt line requires a few, simple luer connections. The shunt sensor also can be added after the initiation of bypass, facilitating set up in emergency cases.