Jun 1
Using Smartphones as a Medical Device for Point-of-Care Applications
What makes smartphones as a medical device exciting as potential point of care platform?
Smartphones are the most widely used portable devices in the world today. According to Statita, the number of current worldwide smartphone users is around 3.5 billion. This means that 45% of the world’s population owns a smartphone. It is predicted that by 2023, the number of mobile device users will increase to 7.3 billion. Considering that smartphone manufacturers offer new models every year, the number of smartphones in circulation is likely three times that number or more.
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One response to possible COVID-19 medical device shortages is to try to hack DIY COVID-19 medical devices together. It’s very empowering to see open-source communities come together to try to turn out a workable design to help avoid dire shortages for those in need. However, development of medical devices is far more nuanced than it might seem.
It’s always great to spend time with regulators to understand their point of view on the regulations and guidances they provide to us. It is also helpful to hear about the changes going on at Health Canada to gain insight into their roadmap for the future.