Patient data recorder, long-term, physical activity

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Available from:

Ausmedic Australia Pty Ltd

Class:

Class Im

Manufactured by:

Biometrics Ltd Units 25-26 Nine Mile Point, Industrial Estate, Newport, NP11 7HZ United Kingdom

Therapeutic area:

36252 - Patient data recorder, long-term, physical activity

Therapeutic indications:

An automated device for long-term measurement and recording of a patient's daily movement. The patient wears the device, usually attached to a limb, while performing normal daily activities. Body movements are detected by a transducer, which sends signals to counting and timing circuits. A record of movement is obtained and later is analysed using computer software. One application for the device is to assess a heart failure patient's well-being, daily activities, and exercise capabilities.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2007-07-25