Google asks FDA to clear Fitbit for passive heart rhythm monitoring - The Verge

Google wants to add a passive, background atrial fibrillation detection tool to Fitbit devices. Right now, the devices are FDA-cleared to check for the condition, but users have to actively take a reading.

Right now, the devices only do spot checks for atrial fibrillation Image: Fitbit Google submitted data for a new Fitbit feature that would passively monitor users heart rhythms to the Food and Drug… [+1871 chars]

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