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When electrical devices are used for a long time, their components often heat up. In addition, wearable technology products usually incorporate powerful microprocessors and other computing components in a compact form factor, which may lead to a high switching speed that may result in elevated operating temperatures, and prolonged exposure may result in injury at temperatures that are fine for intermittent contact.
Fremont, CA: Medical wearable technology is on the rise as the need for obtaining accurate information over patient consultation is inevitable in improving the process of diagnosis and treatments over time. The global market of wearable wireless devices in the health sector comprising tablets, smart watches, and other recording devices used to record and retrieve patient data is all set to undergo major development and growth over the coming decade. The success and profit generation rate of the market solely depends on the ability of the product to provide accurate measurements and to ensure the safeguarding of the data as well.
The absence of sufficient quality checks in the development of such devices can lead to the generation of specific risks, such as the
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Chemical reactions
Materials used in the construction of the devices, such as synthetics, fiber, resins, rubber, and other chemical substance, can cause serious allergic reactions to the skin of the users resulting in the development of rashes and other skin deformations. Additionally, prolonged use of such devices may produce sensitivity to synthetic materials or bacteria buildup. Additionally, sweat can cause reactions, such as galvanic corrosion, when it mixes with electrical currents, especially when sensing electrodes are included in the wearable.
Electrical shock
There is a possibility of electrical shock when excessive leakage currents run through energized devices due to worn or defective circuitry, as well as accidentally exposed components. The risk of unsafe electrical shock is clearly higher if the device is designed to be worn while connected to the electrical mains for charging.
Burns
When electrical devices are used for a long time, their components often heat up. In addition, wearable technology products usually incorporate powerful microprocessors and other computing components in a compact form factor, which may lead to a high switching speed that may result in elevated operating temperatures, and prolonged exposure may result in injury at temperatures that are fine for intermittent contact.
Acoustic sound pressure
Poorly designed, calibrated, or operated wearable technologies can lead to unsafe sound pressure levels or amplitudes, or frequencies, potentially resulting in permanent or temporary hearing loss.
In order to prevent potential physical harm, precautionary design, and testing measures are required for wearable devices. Identifying the root cause of a potentially harmful component or material can be done prior to the inclusion of a potentially harmful component or material in a device.
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