Triple W, an innovator of connected health devices, announced the delivery of the next generation DFree wireless bladder sensor for urinary incontinence to Ecumen. The advanced compact sensor provides users with the digital health technology to improve quality of life and allow them to enjoy more freedom, independence, and control of their health care needs.

Ecumen is one of Minnesota’s largest non-profit providers, developers and operators of living spaces and innovative technology and services for older adults. Ecumen will be using DFree with residents in six of the organization’s skilled nursing communities as part of an effort to reduce incontinence. Ecumen has been awarded grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for Performance-Based Incentive Payment Programs (PIPP) aimed at improving the quality of life for the residents they serve in skilled nursing facilities. The funding must be used to improve the quality of care and quality of residents in skilled nursing facilities in a measurable way and increase the capacity to deliver quality care more efficiently.

The noninvasive DFree device monitors the bladder using ultrasound technology and notifies users or caregivers via smartphone or tablet when it is time to go. The device is attached to the lower abdomen and monitors the user’s bladder securely relaying the data to a web-based portal or mobile device. Caregivers can proactively manage residents with incontinence more effectively while improving quality of care.

Commenting on the DFree product rollout, quality improvement project manager Margo Paplow says, “We are so thrilled to adopt this next generation technology to provide advanced quality of care to our residents. Innovation is central to our ability to live out our mission of advocating for older adults and providing compassionate health care and services to support fulfilled lives. Adopting this latest technology from Triple W is yet another way we demonstrate our value of honoring those we serve by treating them with dignity and respect, while improving their quality of life.”

“We are excited to bring our advanced technology to Ecumen and provide their teams with a simple to use monitoring device. The DFree device allows more freedom and mobility, not to mention confidence to live a more active life on a daily basis,” comments Triple W CEO Atsushi Nakanishi.

Triple W launched the world’s first portable bladder sensor in 2018 which offers individuals managing incontinence improved peace of mind from accidental leaks. Seniors and people with disability who need to manage a loss of bladder control have an alternative to disposable diapers or pads and medications with the DFree line of ultrasound sensors for incontinence.

The latest device weighs only 0.9 oz. and it can be attached discreetly under clothing. It is also an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable diapers offering users improved freedom of movement and quality of life.