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HOWDY SENIOR – Continuous monitoring for adults

What is HOWDY SENIOR?

HOWDY SENIOR is a wearable medical device that allows continuous, non-invasive monitoring through the measurement of vital and motor parameters, designed for adults from 16 years of age. 

• HOWDY SENIOR (Electronic unit + App), class IIb medical device
• Sensorized garments, class I medical device (available in different sizes)
A compatible thermometer and pulse oximeter are also available.

Designed by ComfTech, it combines advanced technology and comfort, making it suitable for both hospital and home use.

Thanks to its built-in sensors, HOWDY SENIOR detects heart rate and real-time ECG tracing, respiratory rate and body position. Temperature and oxygen saturation can be monitored using third-party devices via the Howdy app. All data is displayed live via the App and collected to provide a complete picture of the patient.

Continuous and non-invasive monitoring

Wearing a simple garment incorporating ComfTech textile technology, it is possible to monitor patients in the facility or at home. HOWDY SENIOR is designed to be integrated into the user’s daily life as a flexible, adaptable and non-invasive support. ComfTech’s design has always placed the user at the centre, the device is designed to not interfere with the person’s lifestyle and can be worn all day long in total freedom. ComfTech’s sensorised garments are made of a special conductive yarn that guarantees absolute and long-lasting comfort. The fabric clings like a second skin, leaving complete freedom of movement and safely detecting the signal. The textile sensors, all of which are patented, not only provide high-quality signals but are also hypoallergenic, comfortable, and invisible.

Elements of the ecosystem

Data can be shared from the App in various ways depending on the context of use. ComfTech offers several solutions.

The Web App allows clinicians to view patient data and monitor trends over time, offering additional features compared to the App; at the same time, it allows patients and caregivers to view the collected information, providing a complete picture of the monitored individual.

The Central Monitor* is also available, allowing real-time data from multiple monitored patients to be viewed simultaneously on a single screen, with no distance limitations, facilitating use within healthcare facilities.

How does it work?

Once the sensor-equipped garment is worn, the HOWDY SENIOR device begins transmitting the collected data.

When used in a healthcare facility, the collected parameters can be viewed in real time by medical staff via the HOWDY App and, if available, via the Central Monitor*. If values exceed the set thresholds, the device sends alert notifications.

When used at home, the detected parameters can be viewed in real time via the HOWDY App and, if applicable, sent to the ComfTech Web App available to the physician. Alternatively, the monitoring data can be shared by the patient in the form of a report generated via the App.

The system can also be integrated with third-party telemedicine platforms.

Use cases

Assisted Living Facility and retirement home
HOWDY SENIOR allows complete freedom of movement in total comfort. The person can be monitored during all daily activities. A single device that follows the patient everywhere.
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Home monitoring
HOWDY SENIOR allows home monitoring of frail patients, facilitating continuity of care between hospital and territory.
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Physical activity
Exercise can help in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. HOWDY SENIOR allows you to monitor parameters during physical activity, for greater patient safety.
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Rehabilitation and Telerehabilitation
For any kind of rehabilitation, being able to be monitored while maintaining complete freedom of movement is crucial. With HOWDY SENIOR this is possible.
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Prevention
Knowing your body through a system that allows you to monitor basic parameters is a good start to prevent critical situations. HOWDY SENIOR is an excellent “assistant” even at home, always attentive to changes.
Low and medium-intensity wards
In a context where optimising resources is essential, HOWDY SENIOR enables healthcare providers to monitor patients’ health through continuous, non-invasive tracking of vital signs.
Emergency Room
In the triage of patients with cardiorespiratory problems, HOWDY SENIOR is useful because it monitors Heart Rate, Breathing Rate and SpO2 awating admission.

 

Comfortable
No cables, no hassle, no interference.
Safe
Certified medical device.
Continuous data
Sent to smartphone and central monitor automatically.
Easy to use
Sensors already in place, minimal interaction required.
Machine washable
Reusable and durable clothing.
Long battery life
30 hours of continuous transmission.

*The Central Monitor is intended and must be used exclusively as a remote display system for health data and information generated and already processed by the HOWDY SENIOR medical device.

Technical Data Chart

  • Smart garment
  • Unisex sport bra, thoracic belt
  • 80% polyamide, 20% elastane
  • available in different sizes
  • Device
  • 73 mm x 53 mm x 15 mm
  • wireless connection
  • wireless NFC recharge
  • Parameters
  • Heart Rate - 20 - 232 bpm, precision ± 1 bpm or ± 1% (the greater one)
  • Real-time ECG - 1-Lead, sampled at 128Hz, 18 bit resolution
  • Breathing rate - 0-90 rpm, precision ±1rpm (0-30rpm), ±3rpm (30-60rpm), ±5rpm (60-90rpm)
  • Respiration signal - 1-channel sampled at 13Hz, 22 bit resolution
  • Body position - vertical, supine, prone, left side, right side upside-down
  • Movement - Tri-axial accelerometer sampled at 25Hz (default), resolution 16 bit
  • Oxygen saturation - with third-party medical device (see User Manual)
  • Temperature - with third-party medical device (see User Manual)

Certifications

  • CE MED CLASS IIB

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