Medgadget report “ivWatch, a company based in Newport News, Virginia, won FDA clearance for its SmartTouch sensor that detects peripheral IV infiltration and extravasation events. Though somewhat rare, these can be difficult to notice and a late response can lead to grave consequences. The SmartTouch sensor can warn physicians that something is wrong, sometimes hours before a clinician would notice any visual or tactile changes on the patient’s body.
The sensor, which is already cleared in Europe, is a single-use disposable device that can be used on patients of any age, including those in the neonatal intensive care unit. Thanks to the SmartTouch, clinicians can take advantage of additional options in terms of where to place the IV, which is especially important for neonates, to choose longer dwell times, and to keep an eye on active patients that may be ambulatory at times.”