FDA to Hold Public Hearing on Addressing Pulse Oximeter Inaccuracies
Concerns about the safety and accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin will be reviewed by health experts at a panel advisory meeting in February 2024
Concerns about the safety and accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin will be reviewed by health experts at a panel advisory meeting in February 2024
Pulse Oximeter inaccuracies contributed to deaths among Black Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, the panel believes.
Pulse oximeter inaccuracies have led to treatment delays for Black, Asian and Latinx patients.
Many Black and Latino patients received delayed care for COVID-19 due to poorly designed pulse oximeters, researchers warn