The document states that Garmin wearables are not medical devices and that all data produced by these devices is not intended for medical use or for diagnosing, treating, curing, or preventing any disease or condition.
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This provision establishes the product classification basis on which Garmin limits liability for health metric data, and positions the devices outside the scope of FDA medical device regulation as asserted by the company. The practical scope of this disclaimer depends on how individual features are marketed and whether any feature is presented in a clinical or diagnostic context, which may affect FDA regulatory applicability.
Under this clause, users are on notice that sensor data from Garmin wearables is not medically validated and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or clinical diagnostic tools. The agreement expressly recommends consulting a doctor before beginning any exercise routine.
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Compare across platforms →"Garmin wearables are not medical devices, and the data provided by them is not intended to be utilized for medical purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Garmin recommends you consult your doctor before engaging in any exercise routine.Excerpt from Garmin's Terms of Use
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages FDA oversight of medical devices and software as a medical device (SaMD) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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This provision establishes the product classification basis on which Garmin limits liability for health metric data, and positions the devices outside the scope of FDA medical device regulation as asserted by the company. The practical scope of this disclaimer depends on how individual features are marketed and whether any feature is presented in a clinical or diagnostic context, which may …
Under this clause, users are on notice that sensor data from Garmin wearables is not medically validated and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or clinical diagnostic tools. The agreement expressly recommends consulting a doctor before beginning any exercise routine.
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