Weekly review on DH&W devices

28.10.2022

This review presents information on most interesting Digital Health and Wellbeing devices, based on the opinion of OISTER team. Information obtained from public sources or product manufacturers, OISTER is not responsible for the accuracy of information and presentation of all available products on the date of submission of the review.

The Bigfoot Unity System is a wirelessly connected set of hardware and software that is intended for use by people with diabetes mellitus who use disposable insulin pens for self-injection of insulin. Bigfoot Unity consists of the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor, two durable insulin pen caps (one each for specific rapid-acting and long-acting insulin pens) and an iOS-specific mobile App.

Brands: Bigfoot Unity
Trading Companies: Bigfoot Biomedical Inc. (US-CA)
Development status: pre-orders/mass production

Specification:

  • Human Body Organ Systems: Endocrine System
  • Charger: USB Type-C
  • Connectivity Technology: Wi-Fi
  • Device shape: not standard
  • App: yes

The FORA COMFORT managing diabetes with a user-friendly design and no coding required. The strip ejection feature, daily reminder alarms, and blood glucose averaging function.GDH-FAD test strip technology.

Brands: FORA
Development status: pre-orders/mass production

Specification:

  • Human Body Organ Systems: Endocrine System
  • Length, mm: 92.3
  • Height, mm: 53
  • Width, mm: 16.8
  • Weight, g: 43.6
  • Device shape: not standard
  • Display matrix type: LCD
  • Battery Material Type: lithium ion
  • Working Principle: diagnosis / testing; measuring
  • Measurings Subcategory: glucose
  • App: no
  • Enzyme / Measurement technology: GDH-FAD;
  • Coding: No coding;
  • Sample volume: 0.7μL;
  • Measuring time: 7 seconds;
  • AST (Alternative Site Testing): Palm, forearm and upper arm;
  • Blood sample source: Capillary whole blood;
  • HCT range: 35 – 60%;
  • Day average: 7, 14, 21, 28, 60, 90 days;
  • Daily alarm: 4;
  • AC/PC recording: No;
  • Measurement range: 20 ~ 600 mg/dL;
  • Power supply: CR2032 x 1;
  • Memory capacity: 450;
  • Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 40°C (50°F to 104°F), below 85% R.H.;

NutriSense CGM analyzes blood glucose levels respond to food in real-time, fasting and meal timing, physical activity and exercise routines, stress level, and sleep quality. CGM is a small patch-device that stays on the back of arm and measures glucose values 24/7. CGM is painless and can be worn in the shower, while working out, and while doing normal daily activities.

Brands: NutriSense
Trading Companies: NutriSense, Inc.
Development status: pre-orders/mass production
Retail price, US$: 175

Specification:

  • On-body Device: Arm
  • Human Body Organ Systems: Endocrine System
  • Device shape: patch
  • App: yes

Blood glucose monitoring system with 5-seconds measurements, yellow light indicator for the test strip slot and built-in risk indicators. AST allows the customer to use blood samples from other parts of the body, including palm, forearm, upper arm, calf and thigh. This can mean less frequent use of the fingertips for measurements.

Brands: Microlife
Trading Companies: Microlife Corporation
Development status: pre-orders/mass production

Specification:

  • Human Body Organ Systems: Endocrine System
  • Length, mm: 98
  • Height, mm: 54
  • Width, mm: 16.4
  • Weight, g: 49
  • Battery Material Type: lithium ion
  • Storage: memory card
  • Working Principle: measuring
  • App: no
  • Assay Method: Electrochemical biosensor;
  • Test Sample: Capillary whole Blood;
  • Test Result: Referenced to plasma glucose value;
  • Alternative Site Testing: YES (palm, forearm, upper arm, calf, or thigh);
  • Sample Size: 0.5 μL;
  • Measuring Time: 5 seconds;
  • Measurement range: 20~600 mg/dL;
  • Acceptable HematocritRange: 20~60 %Operating conditions: 10 °C~40 °C (50 °F~104 °F), between 10 – 85 % R. H.Storage/Transportation
  • Condition: Meter: -20 °C~50 °C (-4 °F~122 °F), below 90 % R. H.Strip: 4 °C~40 °C (39 °F~104 °F), between 10~85% R. H.
  • Memory Capacity: 500 test results with time and date
  • Average Calculation: 7, 14, 28, 60, and 90 days
  • Power Supply: 1 CR2032 lithium battery
  • Battery lifetime: Approximately 1000 tests
  • Automatic shut-off: In 3 minutes
  • Dimensions: 98 x 54 x 16.4 mm
  • Weight: approximately 49 g (including battery)

Diabetes care venous and capillary whole blood samples glucose testing electric handheld mini device with test strips, lancing device and results storage on PC.

Brands: Tyson Bio
Trading Companies: Tyson Bioresearch Inc.
Development status: pre-orders/mass production

Specification:

  • Human Body Organ Systems: Endocrine System
  • Length, mm: 106
  • Height, mm: 20
  • Weight, g: 65
  • Width, mm: 66
  • Charger: mini USB
  • Connectivity Technology: bluetooth
  • Display matrix type: LCD
  • Battery Material Type: lithium ion
  • Working Principle: measuring
  • Measurings Subcategory: glucose
  • App: no
  • Hematocrit: 0 – 70%;
  • Test Sample: Venous and Capillary Whole Blood;
  • Measuring Unit: mg/dL or mmol/L;
  • Measuring Range: 20 – 600mg/dL (1.1 – 33.3mmol/L)
  • Average: 7/14/30 days;
  • Reminder Alarm: 4 sets;
  • Power Supply: 2 AAA batteries;
  • Battery Life: Approximately 1000 tests;