New FDA rules to cut racial bias in some, but not all, devices to measure oxygen in the blood
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U.S. regulator aims to improve accuracy of blood oxygen devices for range of skin tones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed new guidance for devices used to monitor blood oxygen levels to improve their ...
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Pulse oximeters infrequently tested by manufacturers on diverse sets of subjects
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Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
Federal health officials are proposing changes to make sure medical devices that measure oxygen levels are working for patients of color.