Australia-based Analytica has received FDA 510(k) clearance for smartphone-connected device that helps women monitor their pelvic floor exercises. Called PeriCoach, it is designed to reduce or stop urinary incontinence, and will commercially launch in the US later this week.

The device detects the strength of each muscle contraction and records each exercise session. The captured data is sent via Bluetooth to a companion app, where it [data] gets analyzed and results are presented to the user. The application also reminds users to exercise, and can send results to a clinician or pelvic health specialist.

The PeriCoach system — which includes the device, the app, and a 12-month subscription to a data management system — will be available via prescription from a clinician for $299.

It is said that one in three women experience a bladder leak at some point in their lives. Although experts recommend pelvic floor muscle training exercises to help reduce leaking, at least 50% of women do not correctly contract their pelvic floor muscles with verbal or written instructions.

Earlier we’ve seen London-based Chiaro launching a device called Elvie, which aims to help women accurately do kegel exercises, which strengthen the pelvic floor.

[Via: mobihealthnews]