The Epilert consists of a hand or foot sensor unit device worn by the patient (the size of a watch) which detects movements and vibrations process and identifies it as an epileptic seizure rather than a normal non-epileptic movement. In June, BioLert won the British Medical Futures Innovation Award for Best Medical Device award. “There were about 1000 entries in several categories and in our category of mental health and neuroscience innovation” said CEO Shaham. “The next day there was a little article in the Daily Mail, and I immediately started getting emails and telephone calls. People went to the trouble of calling the paper and looking for our address. All were willing to buy the device, and were disappointed to learn it wasn’t ready yet”. Biolert hopes to complete the prototype of the Epilert and begin trials soon. Full story.
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When will the epilert warning system be ready for purchase & where !
Thanks
Sheila Matheson
You will need to ask the company – there is no information about a release date on its website. The contact is:
amos@biolertsys.com
Please let me know if you find out anything!
Is epilert available to purchase? Were would i get it? And if not – is there anything similar that could be used in its place until it is available?
Hi Marka,
You will need to ask the company, I’m afraid – see other comment above. There was also this, but not much help either:
http://www.telecareaware.com/2007/19/12/wrist-worn-epilepsy-detector/
Steve
can i purchase the epilert
Hi Denny,
Please read the previous comments.
Steve
I saw that the epilert would be available in jan 2009. Is it available to purchase in the usa?? if so, how much and where could one purchase it??
thanks..