Latest industry research report on: Disposable medical devices sensors are handheld or portable scanning devices used for patient monitoring, diagnostics or therapeutics. These devices are used to monitor basic vital signs. One of the widely used sensor device is Scanadu, which is a small hand-held sensor and is positioned on the patients forehead to measure heart rate, breathing rates, blood oxygenation levels, pulse transmit time and temperatures. Scanadu has electrodes for measurements and works in combination with a mobile app. QuantuMDx Group; is developing a handheld DNA lab to analyse malarial symptoms. Ibis Biosciences, has developed a machine that can accurately identify upto~1,000 of the most common disease-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses within a few hours of collecting a patient's blood sample. The measurements are carried out by comparing the genetic fingerprints of pathogens against a reference database.