Hoana Medical Inc. said it will be able to expand the markets for its LifeBed Patient Vigilance System to include Canada and Japan after completing regulatory audits.

The Honolulu-based medical device maker said it recently completed an intensive review for CAN ISO 13485 and J-GMP marks that are similar to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance.

The company said it has received interest in the LifeBed system from hospitals in Canada and Japan. The system allows tracking of a patient's vital signs without intrusive hookups to machinery. At the heart of the system is a mat for beds that can alert hospital nursing staff to deterioration in a patient's condition.