Brazilian healthcare has a new technological solution to optimize healthcare services. Simplifying and speeding up basic exams, Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) approved the commercialization of the “N9” equipment.
This is an unprecedented device in Brazil that allows clinical procedures to be carried out remotely. Integrated into the patient's cell phone application, it captures exam information and sends it to the user's doctor. Like this, the specialist provides the diagnosis and prescribes treatment without the constant need for a clinical visit.
Anvisa approved the new feature at the end of 2022 and now the equipment can be purchased by the population. With this acquisition, patients will be able to take different types of exams via smartphone (iOS or Android), as:
- Stethoscope (heart, lungs and abdomen);
- Otoscope (heard);
- Oximeter (saturation and heart rate);
- IV Thermometer (body temperature);
- Mouth exams, throat and skin (when the device is coupled to the smartphone camera)
How does it work or N9?
The device manufactured by the Israeli company Nonagon will be sold in Brazil by Eisik, company created between Techtools Health and IL Health. After acquisition, it will work via subscription method when connected via bluetooth on the smartphone.
Then, the user can take the exam, wait for the report to be issued and send the data obtained via cloud to your personal doctor. This is because the equipment also has integration with medical and hospital systems. The marketing company guarantees that the device is simple to use.
A CEO da Eizik, Tamires Poleti, states that four sensors enable the equipment to be integrated with Bluetooth technology. Furthermore, as required by LGPD, the device is secure regarding personal data, relying on encryption and cloud storage.
“An example of use is when the patient is post-operative and the doctor can provide the equipment to remotely monitor the evolution of this patient’s health status”, Poleti explained.
Device requires medical license
Nonetheless, for data to be shared, It is essential that the doctor also has the application installed on his cell phone. For this reason, acquiring the N9 is only possible following a medical request.. The patient cannot purchase the device on their own.
But, once the doctor authorizes, then, clinical services will be made available immediately after subscribing to the plan and opening an account to rent the device.
Monthly fee
The N9 is a solution not only with great support in Israel but also in the United States and in several European countries. But, in the end, what is the value of the exam device? The value of the N9 monthly subscription plan is currently R$ 450.
In addition to the benefit to the population, This solution is also making the routine of healthcare professionals easier. The device tends to reach more patients, facilitate return after examinations and contribute to the assessment of clinical evolution.
