Visualizing Respiratory Movement Just by Attaching It to the Chest: Limited Sales of the Patch-Type Wearable Device 'Breathcan™' Begin
Nichiban and Sointole have begun limited sales of 'Breathcan™', a wearable medical device that attaches to the chest to measure respiratory movement and pulse, to medical institutions from April 2026.
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Nichiban Co., Ltd. April 8, 2026 11:00 AM
Nichiban Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Toshiaki Takatsu) has commenced limited sales of 'Breathcan™' (general medical device), an adhesive wearable device that visualizes respiratory movement co-developed with Sointole Co., Ltd. (Location: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Hideaki Ito), to medical institutions starting in April 2026.
Breathcan™ is a product that integrates Nichiban's core strength—skin-friendly adhesive tape technology—with the latest sensor technology. Through this limited release, we will gather the diverse needs of the medical field, aiming for mass-market sales in the latter half of FY2026.
[Background of the Limited Sales of 'Breathcan™']
For diseases with high global prevalence but lacking simple early detection tools, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), initial symptoms are easily overlooked, making the widespread adoption of simple screening tools an urgent need.
Following clinical research at Shinshu University Hospital and a demonstration experiment involving approximately 300 participants conducted jointly with Rakuwakai Healthcare System, this product's practical utility as a tool that can easily visualize and monitor respiratory status was confirmed. As a result, we have decided to launch this limited sale leading up to full market introduction.
[Features of 'Breathcan™']
○ Easy measurement just by applying: Visualizes respiratory movement simply by adhering it to the chest, without needing special examination techniques.
○ Unique analysis technology: Equipped with state-of-the-art signal processing and analysis technologies.
○ Simultaneous continuous measurement: Capable of simultaneously and continuously measuring respiratory movement, pulse, body movement, and posture.
○ Pursuit of skin friendliness: Utilizes the 'skin-friendly adhesive' cultivated by Nichiban.
○ Burden reduction: Eliminates the need for large-scale equipment, contributing to reducing the burden on both patients and healthcare professionals.
[Product Overview of 'Breathcan™']
○ Product name: Breathcan™
○ Size: External dimensions: Width 49 mm × Length 95 mm × Thickness 14 mm
(*Dimensions of the main body exterior only. Does not include adhesive tape)
○ Weight: Approx. 40g (excluding battery)
○ Power source: Lithium-ion battery (LIR2032H: 3.7V)
○ Operating environment: 10-35°C, 30-75%RH
○ Medical device classification: General medical device 'Body movement sensor'
[Main Use Cases of This Product]
○ Health checkups
Nichiban Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Toshiaki Takatsu) has commenced limited sales of 'Breathcan™' (general medical device), an adhesive wearable device that visualizes respiratory movement co-developed with Sointole Co., Ltd. (Location: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Hideaki Ito), to medical institutions starting in April 2026.
Breathcan™ is a product that integrates Nichiban's core strength—skin-friendly adhesive tape technology—with the latest sensor technology. Through this limited release, we will gather the diverse needs of the medical field, aiming for mass-market sales in the latter half of FY2026.
[Background of the Limited Sales of 'Breathcan™']
For diseases with high global prevalence but lacking simple early detection tools, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), initial symptoms are easily overlooked, making the widespread adoption of simple screening tools an urgent need.
Following clinical research at Shinshu University Hospital and a demonstration experiment involving approximately 300 participants conducted jointly with Rakuwakai Healthcare System, this product's practical utility as a tool that can easily visualize and monitor respiratory status was confirmed. As a result, we have decided to launch this limited sale leading up to full market introduction.
[Features of 'Breathcan™']
○ Easy measurement just by applying: Visualizes respiratory movement simply by adhering it to the chest, without needing special examination techniques.
○ Unique analysis technology: Equipped with state-of-the-art signal processing and analysis technologies.
○ Simultaneous continuous measurement: Capable of simultaneously and continuously measuring respiratory movement, pulse, body movement, and posture.
○ Pursuit of skin friendliness: Utilizes the 'skin-friendly adhesive' cultivated by Nichiban.
○ Burden reduction: Eliminates the need for large-scale equipment, contributing to reducing the burden on both patients and healthcare professionals.
[Product Overview of 'Breathcan™']
○ Product name: Breathcan™
○ Size: External dimensions: Width 49 mm × Length 95 mm × Thickness 14 mm
(*Dimensions of the main body exterior only. Does not include adhesive tape)
○ Weight: Approx. 40g (excluding battery)
○ Power source: Lithium-ion battery (LIR2032H: 3.7V)
○ Operating environment: 10-35°C, 30-75%RH
○ Medical device classification: General medical device 'Body movement sensor'
[Main Use Cases of This Product]
○ Health checkups