New app checks medical device safety
By HME News Staff
Updated Thu July 25, 2019
BOSTON - Soom has launched SoomSafety, an iOS mobile app that allows users to scan a medical device and get instructions for use, safety and recall information from the manufacturer and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. SoomSafety users scan the barcode on a medical device, such as an insulin pump, nebulizer or apnea monitor, to automatically identify the device and store it in the app. The app also identifies and stores implanted medical devices like artificial joints, pacemakers and heart valves by scanning the barcode on a patient's medical device identification card. "Our technology makes it possible to connect previously siloed medical device data, giving patients—and their caregivers—more proactive control over their health and safety," said Charlie Kim, president and CEO. The free app is available in the Apple App store.
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