The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared a carbon monoxide breath sensor that can be used in smoking cessation programs, CNBC reports.
The sensor is part of a multipronged smoking cessation program developed by digital health startup Carrot, which comprises a mobile coaching program alongside the FDA-cleared carbon monoxide breath sensor. The sensor connects to an app via Bluetooth to track carbon monoxide levels over time.
"What we've really spent time on is developing the first scalable, evidence-based smoking cessation program that can be delivered via a smartphone," David Utley, MD, CEO of Carrot and a surgeon specializing in head and neck cancers, told CNBC.