Smart stethoscope gets FDA stamp of approval

Smart stethoscope gets FDA stamp of approval

~!~ On Wednesday, Eko Devices, a smart medical device startup, made an announcement that its Eko Core product has got approved by FDA, which means doctors across the country can use the technology on patients //  (ukcanadaus) 

 ~!~ The company came up with a device that can turn *normal* stethoscopes into intelligent ones // It was a part of CNNMoney*s Upstart 30 //  (ukcanadaus) 

 ~!~ With the insertion of the Eko Core into the tubing of a traditional device, doctors will be able to take digital recordings of patients* heartbeats, using Bluetooth technology // A wireless transmission of recordings takes place to Eko*s HIPAA compliant smartphone app and web portal // (ukcanadaus) 

~!~ On Wednesday, the device, costing $199 went on sale // Using it, doctors can chart the heartbeat or send the recording to a specialist for further review, which means patients no longer have to wait to see a specialist for the results // Eko is also going to sell a smart stethoscope for doctors, preferring to abandon their analog devices completely // It will cost $299 // (ukcanadaus)