Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 to have ECG feature, approval by South Korea MFDS

Samsung has announced that Electrocardiogram(ECG), function of the health monitoring app has been cleared by South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). It will help to keep a track of any irregularities in the heart rhythm.

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety(MFDS) has granted approval to Samsung to use the Electrocardiogram (ECG) feature for measuring heart rhythms on the Galaxy Watch Active 2. The company has also received clearance to conduct blood pressure measurements using the Health Monitor app, Engadget reported.

After the availability of the feature, users can launch the Samsung Health Monitor app and put their finger on the button for long enough to get a one-lead ECG reading. Samsung Electronics tweeted about the clearance on ECG.

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  The Electrocardiogram feature on #GalaxyWatchActive2 uses advanced sensor technology on the watch and will enable users to measure and analyze their heart rhythm for irregularities. Learn more here https://t.co/M3Y3zflZEs

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  The Electrocardiogram feature on #GalaxyWatchActive2 uses advanced sensor technology on the watch and will enable users to measure and analyze their heart rhythm for irregularities. Learn more here https://t.co/M3Y3zflZEs

  — Samsung Electronics (@Samsung) May 25, 2020

“We’re delighted to announce that the ECG function has been cleared by MFDS,” said TaeJong Jay Yang, Corporate SVP and Head of Health Team, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “When you pair the advanced hardware of Galaxy watches with innovative software solutions, you can create unmatched experiences – such as in this case, convenient and accessible health check-ins for millions of users across the world. This marks just one way in which Samsung is pioneering to give everyone a simple, convenient and informed picture of their overall health and wellness.”

The company said that the Samsung Health Monitor app will be available on the Galaxy Watch Active 2 within the third quarter and will progressively expand to upcoming Galaxy Watch devices.

(Inputs from Agencies)