CE mark according to MDR for SilverFit systems
As of 24 May, 2024 European regulations for medical devices have changed. SilverFit’s medical products meet these new MDR requirements for CE marking. Our way of working follows standards for medical products such as ISO 13485 for quality management (certified) and IEC 62304 for software development (not certified) among others. . This means, for example […]
Swallowing Disorders in Neurological Conditions and Intellectual Disabilities
Swallowing difficulties can reduce the enjoyment of eating and often lead to anxiety, shame, and social isolation. Additionally, dysphagia is a major risk factor for problems such as malnutrition, dehydration, pneumonia, and even death. Dysphagia is common among older adults with neurological conditions and people with intellectual disabilities, affecting 30% of nursing home residents and […]
SilverFit Rephagia Update 7.0.1
The latest update to the SilverFit Rephagia has been implemented! We listened to user feedback and wishes to come up with this update. In this article, we’ll tell you what’s new and/or improved. Less frequent calibration We were able to reduce the number of times the system starts a calibration. Basically, calibration is needed when […]
The Impact of Swallowing Problems and the Importance of Swallowing Exercises
On average, people swallow 500 to 700 times a day. Swallowing problems can not only reduce pleasure in eating, but also lead to feelings of anxiety, embarrassment and social isolation. Moreover, dysphagia is a major risk factor for serious problems such as malnutrition, dehydration, pneumonia and even death (Guidelines database.co.uk). Dysphagia is common in elderly […]
Review of first accredited advanced training for speech therapists
On Thursday, Sept. 19, SilverFit conducted the online advanced training on the topic “The treatment of breathing problems, with biofeedback and gamification” for 45 Dutch participating speech therapists. This training was accredited with 3 points. It was an informative session, addressing the latest (scientific) developments in the field and exchanging experiences and ideas. The presentations […]