COOPER CITY, FL -- Somnomedics
(USA) announced the approval
by the FDA of its Somnoscreen electronic sleep monitoring system for sale in
the US.
Previously, the system has been sold in Europe
where the company claims it is the fastest growing device of its kind.
The palm-sized device monitors sleeping-related disorders, such as potentially
life-threatening sleep apnea conditions. Results can be monitored in real
time or later uploaded to a PC wirelessly. The company states there are
over 750 devices currently in operation worldwide.