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Withings U-Scan Launches in U.S. and Europe, Bringing Cartridge-Based Urine Tracking to the Home

The company is positioning the toilet-mounted reader as a wellness tracker rather than pursuing FDA clearance.

Overview

  • The device debuts in two packages: Proactive at $349.95 with one cartridge and Intensive at $429.95 with two cartridges and 44 total tests.
  • Interchangeable Nutrio and Calci cartridges measure biomarkers such as urinary pH, hydration status, ketones, vitamin C, and calcium linked to kidney stone risk.
  • Each cartridge supports about 22 analyses over roughly three months, with replacements priced at $99.95 each or $179.95 per pair and managed through a subscription.
  • Users trigger scheduled measurement windows in the Withings app to avoid capturing others’ samples; the unit clips inside the toilet, then recharges and self-cleans between tests.
  • The previously announced Cycle Sync reproductive-health cartridge is not available at launch, and the rollout highlights a broader push to embed passive health monitoring in home fixtures.