Problems with pulse oximeters have been known for decades, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that the real dangers to Black patients became clear.

Individuals with darker skin tones may have difficulty using certain medical equipment according to recent studies.

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The Nonin TruO2 OTC photographed as it would be used at Nonin Medical Inc. in Plymouth in December 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels in the blood would have to gather extra data to show that their ...

The Food and Drug Administration's recommendations apply to pulse oximeters, which are clip-on devices used in hospitals and medical clinics to ensure patients are getting enough oxygen. The FDA said ...

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The Food and Drug Administration’s recommendations apply to pulse oximeters, which are clip-on devices used in hospitals and medical clinics to ensure patients are getting enough oxygen.