A short-term patch defibrillator will be even more convenient for patients when indicated.

FDA approves new AI-enabled patch defibrillator. The Jewel Patch-WCD was designed to monitor patients for extended periods of time for signs of sudden cardiac arrest, delivering real-time data to their care teams. It can be worn for up to a week at a time, with no daily maintenance required, and was built to be both durable and resistant to water. The newly approved device also includes advanced AI algorithms trained to minimize the risk of false alarms and inappropriate shocks.