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Couldn't tell they end the trial and release open-source sorftware for the device that people can use at their own risk?

• taneq 10y ago
  > From the beginning of the campaign, this was an investigational device that was part of a study which has now reached its endpoint with data collection for the study ending in November 2016,” a Scanadu spokesperson told TechCrunch. “FDA regulations require that all investigational studies be brought to closure and their respective devices be deactivated. As a result, we will deactivate the Scanadu Scout® devices by May 15, 2017. I'd guess it's considered a safety measure - even if it's something innocuous-seeming, any 'medical device' could end up with peoples' lives depending on it. It's better for it to stop working entirely than to appear to keep working if it's not reliable.
  • new299 10y ago
    Basically I think that's dumb. That sounds harsh, but I think this is over-reach on the part of the FDA and is limiting innovation. A long as the device doesn't give a diagnostic output I don't see it as a big issue. The potential benefit from personal heath monitoring is huge. It's the same with 23andme and other consumer genomic tests, let people experiment a bit when it's essentially harmless.
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  • manquer 10y ago
    Well should it not have been clear in their campaign and communication from day ONE ? Why charge the user that much then? Can i get a refund now ? why con backers to pay for selling their data and $199 on top of that for just 18month "study"?