SaiOx
SaiOx Inc. is a Tucson-based medical device company focused on developing innovative respiratory assist devices, including Hespiro™, a non-invasive system utilizing heliox to treat respiratory distress such as COPD and COVID-19. The company aims to improve patient comfort, adherence to treatment, and safety through its patented technology and ongoing development of advanced solutions for respiratory health.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
SaiOx
Products
Prototype non-invasive heliox-assisted respiratory assist device (semi-closed system)
A prototype respiratory assist system that delivers a helium–oxygen mixture and oxygen in a semi-closed loop that recaptures exhaled gas, scrubs CO2, and provides low-pressure breathing support intended to reduce work of breathing and improve patient comfort.
Prototype non-invasive heliox-assisted respiratory assist device (semi-closed system)
A prototype respiratory assist system that delivers a helium–oxygen mixture and oxygen in a semi-closed loop that recaptures exhaled gas, scrubs CO2, and provides low-pressure breathing support intended to reduce work of breathing and improve patient comfort.
Services
Exclusive licensing of inventor-originated respiratory device technology from a university technology transfer office; ongoing patent filings for device components.
Exclusive licensing of inventor-originated respiratory device technology from a university technology transfer office; ongoing patent filings for device components.
Expertise Areas
- Non-invasive ventilation design
- Heliox (helium-oxygen) respiratory therapy
- Semi-closed circuit rebreather systems and CO2 scrubbing
- Medical device prototyping and manufacturability
Key Technologies
- Helium–oxygen gas mixtures (heliox) therapy
- Semi-closed circuit rebreather with CO2 scrubber
- Low-pressure non-invasive ventilation
- Gas mixing and flow control for respiratory support
News & Updates
SaiOx Selected as a 2021 Venture Madness Winner
SaiOx was recognized as a winner in the 2021 Venture Madness competition, which connects early-stage startups with investors and entrepreneurs.
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Awardees for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge
SaiOx was one of the 10 companies selected for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge, participating in the Venture Ready Accelerator to refine business strategies and increase investor readiness.
Seven Arizona startups selected for bioscience entrepreneurship program
SaiOx was among seven startups chosen for the Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program, receiving funding and support for its innovations.
Startups to Watch: These 10 Valley startups are tackling challenges head-on
SaiOx is highlighted as a promising startup developing a respiratory device to treat COPD.
Supporting Inventions From Bench to Startup: The Story of the SaiOx RAD Device
A partnership story involving SaiOx, the University of Arizona, and Tech Launch Arizona, focusing on developing a new respiratory-assist device.
New breathing device for COVID-19 patients, co-developed by a cardiologist, gains key patent
SaiOx received a patent for Hespiro™, a device to assist COVID-19 patients with breathing, developed by Dr. Sai Parthasarathy and Dr. Marvin J. Slepian.
SaiOx Selected as a 2021 Venture Madness Winner
SaiOx was recognized as a winner in the 2021 Venture Madness competition, which connects early-stage startups with investors and entrepreneurs.
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Awardees for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge
SaiOx was one of the 10 companies selected for the 2021 Arizona Innovation Challenge, participating in the Venture Ready Accelerator to refine business strategies and increase investor readiness.
Seven Arizona startups selected for bioscience entrepreneurship program
SaiOx was among seven startups chosen for the Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program, receiving funding and support for its innovations.
Startups to Watch: These 10 Valley startups are tackling challenges head-on
SaiOx is highlighted as a promising startup developing a respiratory device to treat COPD.
Supporting Inventions From Bench to Startup: The Story of the SaiOx RAD Device
A partnership story involving SaiOx, the University of Arizona, and Tech Launch Arizona, focusing on developing a new respiratory-assist device.
New breathing device for COVID-19 patients, co-developed by a cardiologist, gains key patent
SaiOx received a patent for Hespiro™, a device to assist COVID-19 patients with breathing, developed by Dr. Sai Parthasarathy and Dr. Marvin J. Slepian.