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Spandan ECG is a device capable of detecting anomalies in the heart and providing detailed and diagnosed reports.
Spandan ECG is a device and Android application that allows patients and health-conscious individuals to check and maintain their heart health. The product consists of a smartphone app and electrodes with a USB connection. Spandan can detect 21 different heart arrhythmias.
Target SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Market Suggested Retail Price
$85.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
The product is distributed by Sunfox Technologies.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Cardio-Pad and Kit Cardiopad.
Manufacturing/Building Method
This product is mass-produced in India.
Intellectural Property Type
Trade Secret
User Provision Model
Spandan can be purchased from the manufacturer's website and from Amazon. The product can also be purchased from manufacturer partners. Interview with designer in 2020
Distributions to Date Status
Over 10,000 patients have been screened, and over 1,000 customers have been reached. Interview with designer in 2020
Design Specifications
There are four steps to using Spandan. First, the user must download the Spandan ECG app on their smartphone. Next, the Spandan device is connected to the smartphone via a USB connection. Next, the electrodes are placed on the chest of a person in the locations indicated on the app, and finally, the test is performed and a report is created that can be shared with experts. Spandan weighs 12 grams and has product dimensions of 64 x 40 x 10 mm.
Technical Support
Provided by the manufacturer.
Replacement Components
Electrode pads
Lifecycle
The Spandan device itself is reusable and the electrode pads are reusable up to 2-3 times before needing to be replaced.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Manufacturer specified performance targets include: small, easy to use, accurate, low weight.
Vetted Performance Status
The Spandan team has performed several tests specifically looking at the accuracy of the device in detecting cardiac abnormalities. The product has also undergone clinical trials and pre-compliance testing. Interview with designer in 2020
Safety
Safety information is listed in the product manual:
Complementary Technical Systems
An Android smartphone with version 5 i.e., Lollipop or higher is required.
Academic Research and References
T. Debnath, M. Hasan, and T. Biswas, Analysis of ECG signal and classification of heart abnormalities using artificial neural network., in Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, ICECE 2016, 2017, pp. 353–356, doi: 10.1109/ICECE.2016.7853929.
J. Chen, H. Peng, and A. Razi, Remote ECG Monitoring Kit to Predict Patient-Specific Heart Abnormalities., J. Syst. Cybern. Informatics, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 82–89, 2017.
S. Ayub and J. Prakesh Saini, Abnormality Detection in Indian ECG using Correlation Techniques., Int. J. Comput. Appl., vol. 58, no. 14, pp. 33–38, Nov. 2012, doi: 10.5120/9352-3683.
Machine Maker, “Sunfox’s matchbox sized SPANDAN saves lifes by timely detection of cardiac problems“, 2020
Compliance with regulations
CE certified and CDSCO cleared. The product is in the process of becoming IEC60601 and ICMED13458 certified. Interview with designer in 2020
Evaluation methods
The product has undergone clinical trials with over 5,000 participants.
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