Adherium (ASX:ADR) announced a data-based initiative with Summatix to allow clinicians to improve care of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease across the world. New Zealand-based Adherium and Australia-based Summatix plan to build upon an existing relationship, as the former will gain access to Summatix’s platform to release data from its Hailie sensors […]
Adherium launches over-the-counter inhaler sensor in US
Adherium (ASK:ADR) today launched over-the-counter sales of its Hailie digital inhaler add-on in the U.S. The sensor is designed to integrate directly with prescription inhaler medications, sending adherence reminders and relevant data to a user’s smartphone to assist in managing chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD. “We’re extremely excited to announce the availability of the […]
Adherium looks to give doctors a window into their patients’ lives
To control an asthma patient’s symptoms, doctors will prescribe an inhaler to stop symptoms from cropping up and a rescue inhaler to be used if patients find themselves in the middle of an asthma attack. “But if your rescue inhaler doesn’t give you the relief that you need, your next recourse is to go to […]
FDA clears Adherium’s inhaler sensor for OTC sales
The FDA gave Adherium (ASK:ADR) the go-ahead to launch over-the-counter sales of its Smartinhaler sensor for AstraZeneca‘s (NYSE:AZN) Symbicort asthma inhaler, the company touted last week. Adherium’s product installs directly onto a patient’s inhaler to monitor and boost medication adherence. The device records the time and date that a patient uses their inhaler and transmits […]
Adherium to expand in U.S. market with direct-to-consumer push for smart inhaler tech
Adherium Ltd. (ASK:ADR), which sells a smart inhaler technology in Europe and Australia, is reportedly looking to jump into the direct-to-consumer U.S. market in the first half of this year. The New Zealand-based company has a deal with AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) to combine its Smartinhaler monitoring device with the Symbicort inhaler, but CEO Arik Anderson told MobiHealthNews that he is […]
Adherium launches next-gen monitor for AstraZeneca’s Turbuhaler
Adherium Ltd. (ASK:ADR) said today that it launched a next-gen version of its SmartTurbo adherence monitor for AstraZeneca‘s (NYSE:AZN) Turbuhaler. The company’s monitor features usability improvements to make the device’s installation and removal easier for older patients with COPD. It also includes larger buttons to help patients access features like audio and visual reminders, battery monitoring […]
Adherium wins 510(k) clearance for smart inhaler monitoring device
Adherium Ltd. (ASK:ADR) said today that it won 510(k) approval from the FDA for its inhaler monitoring device, SmartTouch for Symbicort. The device was cleared for use with AstraZeneca‘s (NYSE:AZN) Symbicort aerosol inhaler. The Melbourne, Australia-based company’s product installs directly onto a patient’s inhaler to monitor and boost medication adherence. The device records the time and […]
Collecting purposeful data in the era of connected health devices
Connectivity, one of the newest buzzwords in the medical device lexicon, is becoming more and more integral to device design and development. Research shows that connected health devices can improve patient outcomes by increasing adherence and reducing dosing variability. Mark David Tuckwell, head of electronics, software & systems at Sagentia, says connected device can also provide crucial information to help […]
Adherium’s smart inhaler tech chosen for EU mobile health program
Adherium Ltd. (ASK:ADR) said today that its Smartinhaler was chosen for the myAirCoach program as a part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Framework for Research and Innovation. The Horizon 2020 program is the largest EU research and innovation program ever established, with €80 billion (nearly $85 billion) of funding available from 2014 until 2020. The […]
Adherium touts Smartinhaler asthma study
Adherium (ASK:ADR) touted data from an independent study of its Smartinhaler respiratory disease management tool in children with poorly controlled asthma. The STAAR study was conducted at Sheffield Children’s Hospital in the UK and the results were published this month in Thorax. The New Zealand-based company found that in children with poorly controlled asthma, introducing its […]
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