# Modernized Medical Devices Littman 3200 Bluetooth Stethoscope Betters Performance Through Tech By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littman-3200-bluetooth-stethoscope References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090825/littmann-3200-bluetooth-stethoscope/#more-29752) & [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/08/25/doctors-get-in-on-tech-fun-with-littmann-3200-bluetooth-stethoscope/) The stethoscope hasn’t changed much since it was invented in 1816--until now. The Littman 3200 Bluetooth Stethoscope is an awesome update on the classic medical device because it reduces [background noise by almost 85%](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-noisecancelling-earphones) while allowing doctors to still hear all of those pertinent noises. Created by [3M](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3m-worktunes-connect-solar-hearing-protector) and Zargis Medical, the Littmann 3200 Bluetooth Stethoscope also has up to 24X [sound amplification](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheero-kikiyasu-hearing-amplifier) which is useful for more husky patients, or shy ones who prefer to keep their clothing on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 78% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modernized Medical Devices:** The trend of modernizing medical devices to enhance performance through technology creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can capitalize on the trend of modernized medical devices to improve patient care and outcomes through innovative technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Digital Stethoscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-duo.md) - [Pebble-Like Heart Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-stethoscope.md) - [Mobile Healthcare Exam Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-medical-device.md) - [At-Home Family Healthcare Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-family-healthcare.md) - [Multipurpose Diagnostic Health Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-beamo.md) - [Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mems-speaker.md) - [Headphone-Shaped Vital Signs Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-signs-monitors.md) - [Pocket-Sized Dermatoscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dermlite-dl200-hybrid.md) - [Ear Condition-Diagnosing Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earhealth-earbuds.md)