FDA issues EUAs for nurse call system, heart diagnostic tool
The Food and Drug Administration yesterday authorized the emergency use of the Ascom telecare IP Nurse Call System and Eko electrocardiogram Low Ejection Fraction Tool. FDA said the remote call system could reduce contact with COVID-19 patients in isolation rooms; the screening device provides an assessment of possible underlying cardiac conditions in confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients.
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