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SmartMat
By: Podimetrics
Measures foot temperature daily and sends data for early detection of diabetic foot complications
A clinically validated, FDA-cleared remote monitoring device intended for people with diabetes to support early detection of foot health issues — particularly inflammation that can precede diabetic foot ulcers.
Daily temperature scanning of the feet to detect early signs of inflammation.
Full-foot thermogram capture using embedded sensors; no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth required; cellular connectivity included.
Simple daily use – just step on the mat for approximately 20 seconds.
Automatic wireless data transmission to the Podimetrics monitoring system.
Clinically validated for early risk detection and integration with virtual care.
Long battery life and low-profile design for safe, routine in-home use.
Part of a remote monitoring program with clinical review and proactive outreach based on significant findings.
- No other company combines care management services with a device that is easy to use and has a form factor that suits all patients. While others have designed devices intended to detect variation in foot temperature to indicate potential diabetic foot problems, those solutions are centered around socks or insoles. Unlike the SmartMat, which only needs to be used 20 seconds per day, socks and insoles need to be worn as much as possible, creating a significant barrier to meaningful adherence. Those solutions are also significantly more challenging for patients who may not be able to reach their feet easily, a common problem in the population affected by diabetic foot complications. Additionally, while competitor solutions require patients to be able to compare two feet, Podimetrics works for patients with only one foot available to monitor. This is critical for patients who have had a prior amputation or are ongoing treatment for a wound, which is the case for highest-risk patients. Podimetrics also excels in going beyond simply providing a device, but supporting that technology with wraparound care management. By offering a touchpoint for patients to interact with the health care system through remote monitoring, providers are able to detect and address all sorts of problems before they escalate and require more intense, expensive interventions, even if the problem isn’t related to the foot. The downstream effects of these solutions are significant, reducing financial strain by eliminating unnecessary ER visits and hospitalizations, and improving long-term patient outcomes by uncovering problems early.
- Health Management
- Released
- Clinical Reference, Diabetes
- Patients
- Disease Management
- Temperature
- Thermometer
- FDA Cleared
- Podiatry
- Device
- Home Care
- Authorized Prescriber, Employer Benefit
- By combining cutting-edge technology with best-in-class care management, Podimetrics earns high engagement rates from patients and allows clinicians to achieve unparalleled outcomes saving limbs, lives, and money. Research with Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic found Podimetrics reduces all amputations by 71 percent and completely eliminates all major amputations. The research also saw all-cause hospital admissions dropped by 52 percent and emergency department visits dropped by 40 percent. Podimetrics applies the science of thermometry in a way that is proven effective and intuitive for the patient. Research from 2017 published in Diabetes Care demonstrated a program adherence of 86 percent, substantially higher than alternative solutions. That same paper demonstrated that the SmartMat catches 97% of diabetic foot wounds on average five weeks before they would usually present clinically, a critical point given that early detection allows for much simpler interventions. Podimetrics patients consistently praise the simplicity of the solution, noting that it is easy to engage with consistently.
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Regulatory Approval/ Qualifications
FDA Cleared
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