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Doctors Warn FDA of Faulty Blood Oxygen Monitors

The devices aren’t as compatible with darker skinned patients, and may have contributed to deaths during the pandemic.

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Juan R. Velasco

Last week, researchers warned an FDA expert panel that flawed readings from blood oxygen monitors may have caused deaths during the pandemic. A recent Vox article discussed the issue in detail, specifying that the devices don’t work well on people with darker complexions. Available in both clinical and home settings, these blood oxygen monitors are commonplace. However, after research showed that the devices don’t work as well on dark skin tones the FDA issued an alert stating that the devices have “limitations” in 2021.

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