The agency is proposing that device manufacturers improve their testing to including larger, more diverse sample sizes.
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Pulse oximeters -- those tiny devices that measure blood oxygen levels with a quick clip to your finger -- may soon ge ...
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The FDA recommendations apply to only professional oximeters used in hospitals, doctor's offices, and other medical settings.
New draft guidelines would increase the number of people with darker skin who should be included in clinical trials of the ...
Rather than relying on those testing the devices to judge skin tones, the draft guidance suggests manufacturers should use ...