Smart sensor cleared for use with AZ asthma, COPD inhalers

A high-tech device that can monitor medication use and compliance has been cleared by the FDA for use with AstraZeneca’s Airsupra and Breztri inhalers.

Developed by Australian medtech firm Adherium, the Hailie Smartinhaler takes the form of a Bluetooth-enabled sensor that clips over an inhaler and communicates data on the use of the device to the cloud.