Smart ring that can detect atrial fibrillation launched
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Key takeaways:
- The world’s first smart ring to detect atrial fibrillation has been launched.
- The AF detection technology is powered by an app that previously received FDA clearance.
Ultrahuman announced it launched a platform for apps and plugins built on a health and wellness data stack, the first to be done in a smart ring form factor.
One product (AFib Detection PowerPlug) from the platform (Ultrahuman Ring AIR) makes it the world’s first smart ring to be able to detect atrial fibrillation, the company stated in a press release.
The AF detection technology is powered by an FDA-cleared app (FibriCheck, FibriCheck), Ultrahuman stated in an email to Healio.
“When it comes to health, one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why we built PowerPlugs for people to pick and choose what matters most for their health and wellness,” Mohit Kumar, founder and CEO of Ultrahuman, said in the release. “We’re launching our first few PowerPlugs with a novel game-changing capability, AFib detection. This lifesaving technology comes with medical approval in limited markets currently and we’re aggressively launching new markets with regulator’s approval every few weeks.”
PowerPlugs can be accessed through the Ultrahuman app and is available in free and premium options, according to the release.
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