Apple Watch hypertension feature wins FDA nod, roll-out next week, Bloomberg reports
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The Apple Watch Series 11 (above), as well as other models, will feature a blood pressure monitor.
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Apple will roll out a hypertension detection feature on its smartwatch next week after receiving US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance on Sept 11, Bloomberg News reported.
Apple and the FDA did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.
The company unveiled a blood pressure monitor in its latest Apple Watch at its Sept 9 event
The feature, pending regulatory approval, will not detect every case of high blood pressure, but could alert about a million people, Apple said.
Available in 150 countries, the tool will use data from the watch’s optical heart sensor to track how a user’s blood vessels respond to heartbeats over 30 days, the report said, citing Apple.
The feature will be available on the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10 and Series 11, as well as its more expensive Ultra 2 and Ultra 3 smartwatches, Bloomberg News said. REUTERS
