Triple W develops novel incontinence wearable device
Triple W, a San Diego- based startup company, on Monday announced the development of the first connected incontinence wearable device that can track the progression of bladder movements using non-invasive ultrasonic sensors.
"Health services globally are struggling with the burden of growing and aging populations and continue to put more emphasis on patients and caregivers to monitor their own well-being," Atsushi Nakanishi, president and CEO Triple W, said. "I believe the potential for a device like DFree in the U.S. is vast and we are looking forward to making the product available later this year. Our mission is to help people with incontinence regain dignity and confidence so that they can live their life to the fullest."
The device will help elderly and disabled people who suffer from incontinence by notifying them when they will need to go to the bathroom. As a result, users no longer have to worry about accidents and can often forgo the embarrassment of wearing diapers.
The device is placed on the lower abdomen and uses ultrasonic sensors to monitor the change in bladder size. The data collected is then sent to a server where it is analyzed using a patented algorithm. The notification goes to a smartphone or tablet used by the patient, nurse or caregivers, and informs them when it is necessary to go to the bathroom.
Triple W has won numerous innovation awards with the most recent one being the Pitch Innovation Prize by AgeingFit, an organization accelerating innovation for the senior market. Triple W will also be exhibiting the DFree at Medtrade, an international trade show and conference for the home healthcare industry, held in Las Vegas this month.
The company is currently exploring new partnership opportunities with U.S. retailers and distributors, as well as collaborative opportunities with other U.S. healthcare companies.
"Health services globally are struggling with the burden of growing and aging populations and continue to put more emphasis on patients and caregivers to monitor their own well-being," Atsushi Nakanishi, president and CEO Triple W, said. "I believe the potential for a device like DFree in the U.S. is vast and we are looking forward to making the product available later this year. Our mission is to help people with incontinence regain dignity and confidence so that they can live their life to the fullest."
The device will help elderly and disabled people who suffer from incontinence by notifying them when they will need to go to the bathroom. As a result, users no longer have to worry about accidents and can often forgo the embarrassment of wearing diapers.The device is placed on the lower abdomen and uses ultrasonic sensors to monitor the change in bladder size. The data collected is then sent to a server where it is analyzed using a patented algorithm. The notification goes to a smartphone or tablet used by the patient, nurse or caregivers, and informs them when it is necessary to go to the bathroom.
Triple W has won numerous innovation awards with the most recent one being the Pitch Innovation Prize by AgeingFit, an organization accelerating innovation for the senior market. Triple W will also be exhibiting the DFree at Medtrade, an international trade show and conference for the home healthcare industry, held in Las Vegas this month.
The company is currently exploring new partnership opportunities with U.S. retailers and distributors, as well as collaborative opportunities with other U.S. healthcare companies.