"Physician Sues Over Failure of Fingertip Oxygen Sensors on Dark Skin"

A physician in California is suing 12 companies over the sale of pulse oximeters that inaccurately measure blood-oxygen levels in people of color, potentially leading to delayed or inadequate treatment. The lawsuit, filed by the Roots Community Health Center, seeks an injunction to stop sales until the devices provide accurate readings for people of color or carry warning labels. Despite slow response from the medical-device industry and the US government, the lawsuit offers a new avenue to address the issue, with potential ripple effects due to California's influential market.