In the News: FDA clears ivWatch’s IV safety monitoring sensor patch

Fierce Biotech features the SmartTouch Clearance

The FDA cleared a miniaturized and disposable sensor patch designed to detect early complications from IV drug infusions—including potentially harmful leaks of medication into the surrounding tissue, such as from a misplaced needle.

Available for all ages, ivWatch’s SmartTouch device tapes over the infusion site to continuously monitor for escaping IV fluids under the skin and is designed to alert caregivers hours before they can be detected by sight or touch. Read More.