# Wearable Medical Devices The AmpStrip is Being Repackaged For Medical Applications By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampstrip References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/15/ampstrip-refocus-medical/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ampstrip-comfortable-24-7-heart-rate-wearable) The AmpStrip is a highly innovative [wearable medical device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-monitoring-technology) that comes equipped with a thermometer, accelerometer and heart rate sensor. Somehow, the entire package is stuffed into a thin strip no thicker than a band-aid. Interestingly, the AmpStrip was initially conceived by its manufacturer FitLinxx as being more of a [fitness tracking solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allai-wearable1). However, it is now being repackaged for medical applications. Whatever the application, the fact of the matter is that this wearable device is designed to cater to a specific and niche market. As more and more [general purpose wearable devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-41) flood the market, there is an increasing amount of room for devices catering towards people with specific desires and utility needs. With its simple, low-payload design and versatile functionality, the AmpStrip is carving out a niche for itself in the medical wearable device market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Versatile Medical Wearables:** The AmpStrip showcases the potential for wearable devices to be repurposed for medical applications, indicating a growing trend towards versatile medical wearables. - **Specialized Wearable Devices:** The repackaging of the AmpStrip for medical use highlights the demand for specialized wearable devices that cater to specific needs and utility requirements. - **Niche Market Expansion:** As general purpose wearables become more commonplace, there is an emerging trend for niche market expansion, opening up opportunities for wearable devices designed for specific desires and utility needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The innovative AmpStrip wearable device presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the healthcare industry as it showcases the potential for versatile and specialized wearable medical devices. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The repackaging of the AmpStrip for medical use signifies a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fitness and wellness industry, highlighting the growing demand for specialized wearable devices. - **Technology and Gadgets:** The AmpStrip's foray into the medical market suggests a disruptive innovation opportunity within the technology and gadgets industry, where versatile and niche wearable devices can meet specific needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teltonika.md) - [Pebble-Shaped Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohealth-h1.md) - [Replaceable Biosensor Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biostrap-kairos.md) - [Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isportwear.md) - [Subtle Ultra-Advanced Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoop-50.md) - [Wearable Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband.md) - [Wearable Molecular Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-monitoring.md) - [AI-Forward Health-Monitoring Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuwell-medical.md) - [Medical-Grade Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circul-ring.md)