Whoop Won't Remove Blood Pressure Insights at FDA's Request

Whoop won't remove Blood Pressure Insights at FDA's request

Despite the FDA’s requests to remove the blood pressure tracking tool in Whoop’s new fitness tracker, the company has stated...

Whoop there it is: FDA wants to regulate wearable firm’s blood pressure tool - The Boston Globe

Wearable technology sits in a grey area when it comes to regulation. Whoop says the software tool doesn't meet the definition of a medical device and shouldn't be regulated as such.

Whoop Won't Remove Its New Blood Pressure Tool Despite FDA Request

The company’s new Whoop MG is the subject of a disagreement with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over whether it's acting as a medical device.

Whoop CEO Will Ahmed on FDA warning: Our blood pressure insight is intended for wellness use only

Will Ahmed, Whoop founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss FDA's warning letter over the blood pressure feature on its devices.

Whoop Refuses to Remove Blood Pressure Tool Despite FDA Warning

Whoop Inc., the maker of screen-less fitness bands, said it will not disable its blood-pressure tracking tool despite a request from the US Food and Drug Administration.

Blood pressures rise as the FDA cracks down on this wearable's flagship feature

Credit: WHOOP The FDA has scrutinized Whoop for a new wellness monitoring feature that has not been certified. The FDA considers the Whoop MG (Medical Grade) a medical device and should remove the Blood Pressure Insights feature until approved. Whoop claims the product is not for medical use and will not disable the feature. Wellness wearable maker Whoop, specifically one of its latest fitness bands, has drawn the ire of the FDA after it debute…