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Fearing regulatory backlash, Nokia proactively removes pulse wave velocity feature from Body Cardio scale

By Laura Lovett 04:09 pm January 22, 2018

Nokia has announced that it will disable the pulse wave velocity measurement feature on its Withings’ Body Cardio scale as of January 24. The company said it is now learning the technology may require a different level of regulatory approval. However, no specific regulation is cited and the company said the FDA did not recommend or request the removal. “There was not a specific regulatory issue...

Nokia launches new Withings connected scale with additional cardiovascular health measure

By Jonah Comstock 11:14 pm June 7, 2016

Withings, the connected health device company that was recently acquired by Nokia Technologies, has launched a new connected scale, the Withings Body Cardio. The company's original wireless scale was, of course, Withings' first product, launching in 2009. Since then the company has added activity trackers, blood pressure monitors, sleep sensors, and a thermometer to its product line, as well as...