Withings first announced its U-Scan, a non-invasive gadget you put in in your bathroom to trace varied well being metrics, at CES 2023 two years in the past. In contrast to Kohler’s Dekoda, which makes use of a digicam to research your poop, the U-Scan detects and samples your urine, assessments it utilizing replaceable cartridges, and sends the outcomes to the Withings app, the place you’ll get tips about learn how to enhance your well being if wanted.
The gadget is lastly launching within the US and Europe in the present day with two completely different cartridges. The U-Scan Nutrio screens vitamin by measuring 4 urinary biomarkers — together with hydration, ketones, and vitamin C — whereas the U-Scan Calci tracks parameters resembling calcium ranges to observe kidney well being and the potential for growing kidney stones. The cartridge for monitoring reproductive well being that was introduced alongside the U-Scan at CES 2023 gained’t be obtainable at launch, and whereas the gadget was initially ready for FDA clearance, Withings now classifies it as a “wellness product,” so clearance isn’t crucial.
Pricing begins at $379.95 for the Proactive choice, which incorporates the U-Scan itself, a charging and cleansing station, entry to the Withings Plus service, and a single Nutrio or Calci cartridge with 22 assessments that may last as long as three months with simply two weekly measurements. The $449.96 Intensive choice as a substitute consists of two cartridges and 44 assessments, facilitating extra assessments per week. Substitute cartridges, which might be shipped repeatedly as a part of a subscription plan, are $99.95 every or $179.95 a pair.
Replace, October twenty ninth: This story has been up to date to mirror corrected pricing from Withings. The U-Scan Proactive package deal is $379.95 whereas the Intensive package deal is $449.96.
