AirStrip's mobile monitoring apps cleared to sell in EU

AirStrip Technologies has received CE Mark certification for three mobile patient monitoring applications, allowing the San Antonio-based health IT vendor to sell and market those products in Europe and in other countries that recognize the conformity symbol.

Due to this approval, the applications now available in Europe include AirStrip OB, AirStrip Cardiology and AirStrip Patient Monitoring, according to a Jan. 3 statement.

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