Samsung expands sleep apnea feature to Malaysia 

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. – Samsung’s sleep apnea feature, through the Samsung Health Monitor app on its Galaxy Watch Series, is now available in Malaysia. The company says this availability follows the feature receiving the Medical Device Registration Certificate from the Medical Device Authority in Malaysia. “Recognizing the critical role of sleep in overall health, Samsung is committed to helping users improve sleep quality by understanding their sleep patterns, providing personalized sleep coaching and optimizing their sleep environments,” the company said. “With the Sleep Apnea feature, more users can now detect symptoms earlier – helping to prevent health issues associated with this common yet often undiagnosed condition. The Sleep Apnea feature reflects Samsung’s ongoing commitment to providing users with meaningful insights to support healthy sleep habits. By expanding access to this FDA-authorized feature globally, Samsung is empowering users worldwide to take proactive steps toward better sleep health.” The certification in Malaysia affirms that Samsung meets the Medical Device Authority’s health, safety and environmental protection standards, reinforcing its leadership in sleep technology. Additionally, the feature was also approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration and Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority. The milestone builds on Samsung’s groundbreaking De Novo authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – the first of its kind for a wearable device to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. The Sleep Apnea feature was also approved by Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Brazil’s health regulatory agency ANVISA, and Health Canada.