Withings Health Solutions announced today that it received FDA clearance for BPM Pro 2, a first-of-its-kind cellular blood pressure monitor. BPM Pro 2 integrates and automates many aspects of clinical workflows. It has FDA clearance to measure blood pressure and pulse rate in adults with arm circumferences of 9-17 inches or 16-20 inches. The company […]
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Withings plans launch for Body Scan smart scale platform
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iPhone and iPad blood pressure app wins FDA clearance | MassDevice MedTech Monday
Withings, a French company focused on using new smartphone technologies, announced 510(k) clearance for its blood pressure monitor for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
The monitor, which the company unveiled in January, measures and records blood pressure readings for professional, home or mobile use.
The system was submitted for Food & Drug Administration 510(k) review in mid-May and is available for sale in the U.S. just one month later.
