Agriculture
October 27, 2023
Product Description
The ApneBoot is an apnea monitoring device for infants developed by Bempu Health. The device is in the prototype stage and is currently undergoing clinical validation. ApneBoot is a shoe that monitors an infant for episodes of central apnea. When one is detected, the shoe vibrates the infant’s foot (stimulating the nervous system to restart breathing) to prevent apnea related damage. It sends out alarms (using both sound and light) to alert nurses and caretakers that an episode of central apnea is occurring. The ApenBoot can be used in homes, wards, neonatal intensive care units, and during medical transport.
Target Regions
Central Africa, South America, West Africa
Target SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Bempu Health
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Neopenda Vital Signs Monitor for Newborns.
Manufacturing/Building Method
ApneBoot is currently a prototype and manufacturing has not yet begun.
Intellectural Property Type
Other
User Provision Model
Bempu Health's first product, the TempWatch, is sold directly through the manufacturer. The ApneBoot is still in development.
Distributions to Date Status
None
Design Specifications
The ApneBoot monitors the pulse rate and oxygen saturation of the infant using an SpO2 sensor. If an episode of apnea is detected, the shoe vibrates, waking the infant and stimulating the nervous system to restart breathing. It also alerts caretakers if apnea is detected. The ApneBoot is designed with medical grade silicon so it is easy to strap on, easy to clean and disinfect, and is comfortable for the infant. It is also designed to fit babies of varying weight.
Product Schematics
Technical Support
Provided by the manufacturer
Replacement Components
Battery
Lifecycle
This product is a prototype so the lifecycle is not yet known.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Responds instantaneously Automatically stimulates the infants foot No training required Usable in clinic, home, and transport as well as during Kangaroo Mother Care
Vetted Performance Status
Clinical trials are currently being conducted by Bempu Health. Preliminary findings from a non-randomized study at Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad found that 44% of apneas resolved within 15 seconds, likely attributed to the ApneBoot. 53% of apneas did not resolve in 15 seconds, most likely because they were not central apneas.
Safety
No known safety hazards are related to this product
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
None
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
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Overall I think this is a good overview of this product. A few comments include:
1. This states that this product doesn’t use any consumables although a battery is used (which only provides an estimated 72 hours of use). It is unclear if the product is intended to be rechargeable, disposable or have the batteries replaced.
2. If not intended for one-time use, it would be valuable to have an estimate on how many times the unit can be used before needing to be replaced. Even if the actual lifecycle is not known, stating the “as designed” lifecycle would be helpful in better understanding the product. It can even be as simple as selecting an appropriate order of magnitude (1, 10, 100, 1000…).
3. If it is a reusable device, some insight into how the device will need to be cleaned/sanitized would be valuable. Particularly since the target market is the developing world where many methods are unavailable or difficult to come by.
4. There is a typo in the “Design Specifications” section where it reads “pulse rat” and I believe it is intended to be “pulse rate”.