Vancive Medical Technologies Metria sensor technology

Vancive Medical Technologies, formerly Avery Dennison Medical Solutions, will showcase new digital healthcare solutions and discuss future technology developments at MEDICA 2012, Wearable Technology Show, Hall 15, Booth C04.

On exhibit will be the Vancive Medical Technologies Metria sensor technology* platform, which provides comfortable, secure and low-profile physiological monitoring for a variety of consumer and clinical applications. The Metria technology platform is based on Vancive Medical Technologies’ advanced adhesives, materials and manufacturing, and includes technologies from Proteus Digital Health and Bodymedia, Inc.

According to Deepak Prakash, global market segment manager, Vancive Medical Technologies, several new Metria developments are on tap for 2013.

"We and our partner Bodymedia look forward to our first commercial launch of Metria technology, which will target weight management and wellness applications in the U.S.," says Prakash. "We are also focused on clinical applications and recently announced a partnership with Preventice, a clinical services company based in the US.

"Another exciting application is gaming," Prakash continues. "We are partnering with the health gaming company Ayogo on a game which encourage kids to exercise more. The interest level is high in the U.S. and abroad, and addresses a variety of markets, including the military. We expect to announce these advancements in healthcare sensor technology in 2013."


*Metria wearable sensor technology products have not been cleared by Regulatory Agencies.