McKnight’s Senior Living May 5, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to a health-monitoring toilet seat, according to Casana, its maker.
The Heart Seat received approval for monitoring heart rate and oxygen saturation in adults who weigh between 90 and 350 pounds. Casana claims sensors in the battery-powered toilet seat send health data to providers — and let caregivers know when readings outside a set threshold are detected. The battery-powered device can work for several years without being recharged.
The smart toilet seat contains a rotating cartridge system that can run dozens of tests. The device is cleaned every time the toilet is flushed.
The company plans to file with the FDA for additional monitoring capabilities, such as blood pressure tracking. The toilet...
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