Precision for Medical & Lab Applications
Medical and laboratory applications require temperature sensors that combine high accuracy, small form factor, and long-term stability. Whether monitoring a neonatal incubator at 36.5°C ± 0.1°C or verifying a steam sterilizer cycle at 134°C, the consequences of inaccurate temperature measurement can be critical to patient safety and experimental validity.
Thermometrics manufactures miniature, high-accuracy RTD assemblies specifically designed for medical equipment OEMs, clinical laboratories, research institutions, and pharmaceutical testing facilities. Our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system ensures repeatable performance across production volumes with full lot traceability and comprehensive documentation packages.
High-Accuracy RTD Elements
Our medical and laboratory sensors use thin-film and wire-wound platinum RTD elements with accuracies to 1/10 DIN (±0.03°C at 0°C). Long-term stability of better than 0.02°C/year ensures reliable performance between calibration intervals. Available in PT100 and PT1000 configurations for optimal signal-to-noise ratio.
OEM Design Partnership
Thermometrics partners with medical equipment OEMs to design custom temperature sensor assemblies that integrate seamlessly into their products. From concept through production, we provide design support, prototyping, qualification testing, and volume manufacturing with consistent quality and documentation.
Medical & Laboratory Applications
Our high-accuracy temperature sensors serve critical measurement needs across medical devices, clinical laboratories, research facilities, and environmental monitoring applications.
Incubators & Warming Devices
Neonatal incubator, infant warmer, and blood/fluid warming device temperature sensors. Miniature RTD probes with ±0.1°C accuracy for precise temperature control in patient-contact applications. Biocompatible sheath materials available for direct patient proximity.
Sterilizers & Autoclaves
Steam autoclave, dry heat sterilizer, and ethylene oxide sterilizer temperature monitoring. Penetration probes for load temperature verification and chamber sensors for cycle qualification. Fast-response elements for accurate tracking of sterilization profiles.
Blood Banks & Storage
Blood bank refrigerator (2-6°C), platelet agitator (20-24°C), and ultra-low freezer (-80°C) temperature monitoring. High-accuracy RTDs for continuous monitoring with alarm capability. Redundant sensor configurations for critical storage applications.
Analytical Instruments
Temperature sensors for chromatography (GC, HPLC), spectroscopy (UV-Vis, IR), and thermal analysis (DSC, TGA) instruments. Ultra-miniature elements (1.6mm OD) with fast response for precise column, cell, and sample temperature control.
Environmental Chambers
Stability chambers, environmental test chambers, and controlled environment room temperature monitoring. Multi-point sensor configurations for temperature mapping per FDA and ICH guidelines. Range from -70°C to +180°C with accuracy to ±0.1°C.
Diagnostic Equipment
Clinical chemistry analyzers, hematology analyzers, and point-of-care diagnostic device temperature sensors. PCB-mount miniature RTD elements for thermal management and reagent temperature control within diagnostic instruments.
Medical & Laboratory Sensor Assemblies
These product families are most commonly specified for medical and laboratory applications. Custom configurations available for OEM integration.
Miniature RTD Sensors
PT100 and PT1000 miniature RTD assemblies with 1/10 DIN accuracy for medical and laboratory temperature measurement.
- 1.6mm to 6mm OD available
- 1/10 DIN: ±0.03°C at 0°C
- Thin-film and wire-wound
- PT100 or PT1000 output
Laboratory Temperature Probes
Handheld and fixed-mount RTD probes for laboratory temperature measurement, verification, and environmental monitoring.
- -200°C to +600°C range
- Class A and 1/3 DIN accuracy
- 304/316 SS sheaths
- NIST calibration included
OEM Sensor Elements
Bare RTD elements and sub-assemblies for medical equipment OEM integration. Available in surface-mount, wire-lead, and connector terminations.
- Thin-film: 2mm x 2mm
- Wire-wound: 3mm x 20mm
- PT100 and PT1000
- Custom lead configurations
Medical & Laboratory Sensor Specifications
| Parameter | RTD Sensors | Thermocouples |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature Range | -200°C to +600°C | -200°C to +400°C |
| Accuracy | 1/10 DIN to Class B per IEC 60751 | ±1°C per ASTM E230 |
| Element Size | 1.6mm to 6mm OD | 0.5mm to 6mm OD |
| Stability | <0.02°C/year drift | <0.5°C/year drift |
| Response Time | <0.5s (thin-film in water) | <1s (in water at 1 m/s) |
| Insulation | FEP, PFA, PTFE, fiberglass | FEP, PFA, fiberglass |
| Biocompatibility | USP Class VI materials available | N/A |
| Documentation | COC, NIST cal, lot traceability | COC, NIST cal, lot traceability |
OEM Volume Manufacturing
For medical equipment OEMs requiring consistent production quantities, Thermometrics offers dedicated manufacturing capacity, statistical process control (SPC) monitoring, and automated testing to ensure every sensor meets your specification requirements. We support kanban and JIT delivery schedules with safety stock management to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Your Medical & Lab Sensor Partner
Engineered for Critical Measurement
Medical and laboratory sensors require accuracy, stability, and reliability that general-purpose industrial sensors cannot provide. Thermometrics specializes in this critical segment.
- ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system
- 1/10 DIN accuracy (±0.03°C at 0°C)
- Long-term stability <0.02°C/year
- Miniature form factors from 1.6mm OD
- USP Class VI biocompatible materials available
- NIST-traceable calibration with uncertainty
- Full lot traceability for medical device compliance
- Custom OEM design and manufacturing
Medical Device Documentation
Medical device manufacturers require traceable documentation for FDA submissions and quality system compliance. Every order includes:
- Certificate of Conformance (COC)
- NIST-traceable calibration certificate
- Lot traceability records
- Material certificates and declarations
- Dimensional inspection reports
- IQ/OQ support documentation available
- Process validation records
- Long-term supply agreements with quality agreements
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Medical Sensor?
Whether you need a prototype for a new medical device or production quantities for an established product line, our engineering team will work with you to design the optimal sensor solution.