Samsung announced in a press release that the Galaxy Watch series just became the first smartwatch ever to snag the FDA’s De Novo authorization for detecting sleep apnea feature.
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Samsung Galaxy Watches got Sleep Apnea Detection feature in the USA
The FDA has given its approval for the inclusion of a sleep apnea detection feature on the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch is the first smartwatch to receive FDA approval for detecting sleep apnea, beating out competitors like Apple.
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This paves the way for a forthcoming software update to the Samsung Health Monitor app, expected to roll out to US users in the third quarter of this year, enabling them to utilize this new feature.
To Detect Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), you’ll need a Galaxy Watch that’s compatible with your Galaxy smartphone. Additionally, ensure your smartphone has the Samsung Health Monitor app installed.
The feature will be available to users over the age of 22 who have not been diagnosed with the condition already.
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The primary aim appears to be assisting individuals who might be unaware of their sleep apnea, facilitating them in seeking medical assistance or understanding symptoms such as reduced sleep quality and heightened daytime fatigue.
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To access this feature, users must wear their Samsung Galaxy Watch during sleep and monitor their sleep patterns twice within a 10-day timeframe, each session lasting at least four hours.
The Galaxy Watch is equipped to track blood oxygen levels throughout the night, detecting potential drops which may indicate sleep apnea or other sleep-related disorders.