OxiWear
OxiWear is a patient-led medtech company based in Arlington, VA, founded in 2019 by Shavini Fernando. The company is dedicated to reducing patient vulnerability to hypoxic injury through wearable, continuous oxygen monitoring, aiming to increase safety and security for those prone to silent hypoxia, reduce healthcare costs, and save lives. OxiWear's mission is rooted in empowering individuals with chronic conditions to live life to the fullest, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver medical-grade, real-time health data. Their FDA-cleared, ear-wearable pulse oximeter is designed for both clinical and at-home use, providing accurate, second-by-second blood oxygen and pulse rate monitoring across all skin tones and during motion. OxiWear is recognized for its innovation, patient-centric approach, and commitment to health equity.
Patents
What We Do
An FDA-cleared, patented ear-wearable device that provides second-by-second, medical-grade measurement of blood oxygen and pulse rate, both at rest and during motion, with high accuracy across all skin tones. The device features real-time alerts via text, app, and vibration, and is suitable for clinical and at-home settings. Data can be shared with clinicians and integrated into remote patient monitoring programs.
OxiWear offers a complete service model including device replacements, unlimited software/hardware upgrades, concierge onboarding and training, and on-demand technical support for its wearable pulse oximeter devices.
Application Area
Diagnostics
Digital Health Technologies
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News & Updates
OxiWear's ear-wearable pulse oximeter received FDA clearance as a medical device in August 2024.
OxiWear's founder, Shavini Fernando, was recognized as a Women Who Mean Business honoree.
OxiWear placed second overall in the AHA Empowered Business Accelerator.
OxiWear won the 2023 GEA Alumni Pitch Competition.
OxiWear and its founder were listed among 30 inspiring social entrepreneurs to watch.
OxiWear was awarded 3rd place in the CTIA Wireless Foundation Catalyst 2022.
Shavini Fernando, OxiWear's founder, was named to the WBJ 40 Under 40 list.
OxiWear placed 3rd in the MassMEDIC Medtech IGNITE cohort.
OxiWear was an alternate in the SXSW Pitch competition for Health, Wearables, & Well-being.
OxiWear's founder was awarded Technical Leader of the Year by Technical.ly.
OxiWear's founder received the Exceptional Master’s Student Award from Georgetown University.
OxiWear participated as a Fall Fellow in the Halcyon Incubator.
OxiWear founder Shavini Fernando was recognized as a 2019 DCFemTech Award recipient for her influence in technology.
OxiWear's founder won the Georgetown University Bark Tank – Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition in 2018, which served as the launch of OxiWear.
OxiWear's ear-wearable pulse oximeter received FDA clearance, validating its medical-grade accuracy and safety.
Medical Device Network reports on OxiWear's FDA clearance for its patient monitoring device.
Washingtonian features OxiWear's founder and the life-saving impact of the device.
Sports Business Journal discusses how OxiWear's device helps reduce vulnerability to hypoxic episodes.
Forbes covers OxiWear's funding round and its innovative wearable for continuous oxygen monitoring.
Technical.ly DC introduces OxiWear as part of Halcyon Incubator’s 11th cohort, highlighting its social impact mission.
Daily News Sri Lanka features OxiWear and its founder's journey in medtech innovation.
OxiWear's founder is recognized among Washington’s outstanding women in technology by DCFemTech.
OxiWear founder Shavini Fernando delivers a TedX talk on her journey and perseverance in medtech.
OxiWear's founder is recognized at the 5th Annual DCFemTech Awards for her influence in technology.
Shavini Fernando, founder of OxiWear, is honored as a 2019 DCFemTech Award recipient.
Georgetown Magazine covers the story of OxiWear and its founder's life-saving invention.
Derana News Sri Lanka features OxiWear's founder and her medtech journey.
City Biz List Washington DC profiles OxiWear's founder and her innovation in wearable health tech.
Technical.ly highlights OxiWear's founder during Women in Tech month.
A blog post detailing the origins and early journey of OxiWear.
OxiWear is named among the top 20 DC-area startups to watch in 2019.
SBS Australia features OxiWear's founder and her mission to create a life-saving device.
CCTEA Podcast interviews OxiWear's founder about her medtech journey.
Boston Lanka covers the recognition received by OxiWear's founder for her invention.
OxiWear's founder is awarded funds to develop her medical invention.
OxiWear's founder wins at the Georgetown Entrepreneurship pitch competition.
Coverage of OxiWear's founder developing a life-saving device after her own health challenges.
OxiWear's founder is among the winners at the Bark Tank entrepreneurship event.
OxiWear's founder participates in the Leonsis Family Annual Bark Tank Pitch Competition.
Spectrum News features OxiWear's founder and her mission to develop life-saving technology.
OxiWear marked its fourth anniversary, reflecting on its journey from a personal need to a pioneering medtech company, and its achievements in developing the first ear-wearable, wireless pulse oximeter.
OxiWear launched a new consumer website accepting pre-sale orders for its wireless, ear-wearable continuous oxygen tracking and low oxygen alerting device.
OxiWear participated in the PHA International Conference, engaging with the PH community and sharing insights on innovative medical research advancements.
OxiWear successfully closed its pre-seed funding round, raising $1.25 million to support the development and launch of its wearable oxygen monitoring device.
OxiWear signed a letter of intent with the Inspired Performance Institute, marking a strategic partnership.
OxiWear entered into a memorandum of understanding with Air Locker Training to distribute its ear-worn pulse oximeter to members.
OxiWear partnered with E.P. Global Events Limited, organizers of the World’s Highest Obstacle Course Racing and ALTITUDE OCR World Series.
OxiWear was awarded a $25,000 grant from the CTIA Wireless Foundation Catalyst Program, recognizing its innovation in wireless health technology.
OxiWear participated in the 2021 SXSW Pitch Competition, showcasing its innovative wearable technology for continuous oxygen monitoring.
OxiWear began its in-person experience with the leAD Sports & Health Tech accelerator in Lake Nona, Florida, joining other startups in the program.
OxiWear attended the MassMEDIC BIOMEDevice Boston 2021 convention and was selected by Formlabs to receive a 3D-printer package as part of a diversity and inclusion initiative.
OxiWear participated in the first-ever bootcamp for Asian sports and health tech startups in partnership with leAD and Toyoshima.
OxiWear received utility and design patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its wearable pulse oximeter.