21-08-2026 00:58 via drugs.com

FDA Authorizes First Standalone Robotic Device to Draw Blood

THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Aletta as the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient's arm. The device is authorized for use in adult outpatients with the oversight of...
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