FDA Approves First Accessory for Apple Watch
From: ECN Magazine - 12/02/2017
By: Jennifer DeLaOsa

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the very first medical
device for the Apple Watch. The approved device is a sensor that detects
irregular heartbeats, which tucks into the wristband.

Known as the KardiBand, AliveCor's device is based on personal
electrocardiogram (EKG) technology. When combined with the Apple Watch and
the Kardia companion app, the wearable is ready for action.

All users have to do is place their thumb on the wristband sensor for 30
seconds, located just below the watch face. The app then immediately displays
the results. Users will either get a clean bill of health, or receive a
notification of an irregularity, such as atrial fibrillation (AFib).

AliveCor has also announced a new feature in its Kardia app called
SmartRhythm. Mixing AI, heart rate, and movement data, the feature offers a
continuous evaluation between heart and physical activity. If the two are out
of concert, the device will prompt for an EKG reading.

KardiaBand is currently available for $199, however, users must also have an
AliveCor Premium subscription, costing $99 a year.

Read the entire article at:
https://www.ecnmag.com/blog/2017/12/fda-approves-first-accessory-apple-watch

Links:
FDA Clears First Medical Device Accessory for Apple Watch
https://www.alivecor.com/press/press_release/fda-clears-first-medical-device-for-apple-watch

AliveCor
https://www.alivecor.com