The common medical devices don’t work as well for Black patients. The FDA is now trying to do something about it.

Federal health officials are proposing changes to make sure medical devices that measure oxygen levels are working for ...

In 2021, the FDA warned doctors about potential inaccuracies with oximeters after a study found the devices tended to overestimate Black patients’ oxygen levels, which could lead to delays in ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels ... of melanin levels in the skin. The FDA recommendations apply to only professional oximeters used in hospitals ...

Pulse Oximeters May Misread Oxygen Levels in People of Color. the FDA Wants to Change That WASHINGTON (AP) — Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels in the blood would have ...

WASHINGTON — Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels ... of melanin levels in the skin The FDA recommendations apply to only professional oximeters used in hospitals ...