Braun Pulse Oximeter 1

The Braun Pulse Oximeter 1 is a medical device used for measuring blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate. The Braun brand, renowned for its modernist design and engineering, was founded in 1921 in Frankfurt, Germany, by Max Braun. While the brand initially gained fame for radios and later for personal care and kitchen appliances under the direction of legend Dieter Rams, its healthcare division has undergone significant ownership changes over the decades.

Currently, the Braun brand is owned by Procter & Gamble (P&G). However, the rights to manufacture and market Braun-branded healthcare products, such as thermometers and blood pressure monitors, are licensed to Helen of Troy Limited. Specifically, these products are managed through Helen of Troy's subsidiary, Kaz Inc. This particular pulse oximeter model is manufactured in China, specifically by Xuzhou Yongkang Electronic Science Technology Co., Ltd., as part of this global licensing and supply chain arrangement.