Gaming Console Rehabilitation Program Gets 510(k) Clearance

Reflexion's Vera software that uses Microsoft's Kinect motion-tracking sensor system has been cleared by FDA to treat patients undergoing rehabilitation therapy from home.

FDA has cleared a physical rehabilitation software platform that uses Microsoft's motion-tracking Kinect system to let a care-giver remotely monitor a patient's exercise progress.

Reflexion Health says FDA has cleared its 510(k) application for Vera, a physical therapy tool that uses Kinect. The motion-tracking...

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