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At the 2021 Sensors Converge Conference and Expo held in September, Fierce Electronics and Sensors Converge showcased the finalists of the 2021 Best Sensor Award. These awards recognize the most innovative sensor products and companies in 13 different categories.

The finalist in the wearable device category is TracPatch Health's TracPatch Knee device and health system.

TracPatch Health is honored to receive this award. Curt Wiedenhoefer, President of TracPatch Health, pointed out: "Our team believes that winning the best sensor award for wearable devices is just a symbol, marking that TracPatch Health will usher in more extraordinary things. We are currently at a critical moment in the remote patient monitoring industry. , All cylinders are ignited, so we are on the right path in this innovative journey, which is a welcome verification."

TracPatch Knee is a compact wearable device that allows doctors to remotely monitor the patient's recovery after knee or joint replacement. By monitoring and analyzing the patient's movement progress and walking range, healthcare providers can make evidence-based decisions to adjust the rehabilitation plan and raise post-rehabilitation questions in the future.

The device consists of two parts, which can be fixed on the patient's leg for more than two weeks with medical-grade adhesive. Accelerometers and other sensors continuously collect data such as steps, range of motion, exercise activity, and temperature. The patient's healthcare provider can access this data, and they can track the progress of the recovery. Patients can also directly access their data using apps for iPhone and Android devices.

One of the biggest problems in postoperative care today is getting patients to stick to their prescribed physical therapy (PT) plan. Sometimes, this is because the patient's insurance does not cover the entire PT treatment process. Other times, patients are too far away from the PT facility or too painful to get in the car. By using TracPatch Knee, patients can conveniently conduct PT sessions at home.

With years of experience in the medical device industry and many years of feedback, TracPatch Health’s management team conceptualized TracPatch Knee to meet the urgent needs of the market—the demand for wearable devices can provide healthcare providers with accurate and high quality The data is comfortable enough for the patient to wear during the entire rehabilitation process.

Wiedenhoefer explained that TracPatch Knee will continue to develop and improve in the future. "This includes extending the application to capture additional knee joint functions and installing new sensors in the device as needed. This data will allow us to continue to create algorithms that provide insight and support for unprecedented medical decisions in the musculoskeletal health market. , Including exploring opportunities for artificial intelligence."

At the same time, Wiedenhoefer provides some reasonable suggestions for companies that want to build award-winning products like TracPatch Knee. "In addition to creating products integrated in hardware/firmware, back-end software, and user-friendly applications, please be sure to understand the market needs that your solution will meet, and release your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) to the test as soon as possible Feedback is available in the version. In addition, please support your solution with a professional and knowledgeable team that is constantly working to improve the buyer and user experience."

TracPatch Health, based in Sacramento, California, is focused on creating transformative wearable technology designed for real-time remote patient monitoring. It is a division of Consensus Orthopedics, Inc., which manufactures hip and knee implants.

For a complete list of the 2021 Best Sensor Awards finalists, please visit this website.

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