FAQs

OxyStrap® provides accuracy of body temperature, heart rate and blood oxygen levels equivalent to medical devices. Elevated heart rate, rising body temperature and dropping blood oxygen levels could all be early indicators of an illness. Any significantly abnormal body vital signs detected by OxyStrap® might be an early warning sign to seek medical care. The OxyStrap® Fitness tracker is a great tool for improving your health and fitness level which is the best defense against illness.

OxyStrap® is a completely finished & developed product & we are currently producing OxyStrap®s at our facility in San Diego, California.  The OxyStrap® can be pre-ordered on Kickstarter starting November 9, 2020. 

OxyStrap^®  is unique  & the most effective fitness tracker because it is the only fitness tracker that provides Accuracy of your body Vital Signs (oxygen saturation, heart rate & body temperature) while you’re “on the move” along with real-time audio announcements at user selected frequency. No other fitness tracker on the market has that capability.

We call it OxyStrap® because it's a headband and it provides oxygen saturation data. 

OxyStrap^® is the only fitness tracker that addresses the issue of safety.  It enhances safety by providing accurate and real-time audio announcement alerts to abnormalities of oxygen saturation, heart rate and body temperature.  That can be an early warning to stop your activity and seek medical attention. It helps to avoid conditions such as heart malfunction, heat stroke, altitude sickness and other low oxygen situations. 

We do not promote the OxyStrap^® as a sleep monitor.  Despite the fact that many fitness trackers claim that they can monitor & track your sleep effectively, the truth is, they cannot because they do not provide accurate oxygen saturation readings.  For sleep tracking, fitness trackers are just gimmicks with false claims of reliability.

Unlike most fitness trackers on the market, the OxyStrap^® is not designed   for 24/7 use.  It is specifically designed to be worn for shorter periods during an activity such as exercise workouts, training, sports and even some leisure & work activities. The 6-hour battery life of continuous use is ample for those activities.  The Oxystrap^® can be used intermittently during an activity to conserve battery if needed. When you use the OxyStrap^® in remote areas, it is recommended that you carry back-up batteries and a solar charger.

OxyStrap^® is not an FDA approved medical device. However, our rigorous testing has shown that it gives vital signs data results comparable to the accuracy of medical devices if used correctly. It reports accurate data under a wide variety of conditions such as dehydration, low blood pressure, motion, moisture, sunlight, and low environmental temperatures.

Dr. Ron Gertsch, the lead developer of the OxyStrap^® remarked: “As an athlete and also a surgeon specializing in bariatrics and fitness, I became frustrated with all the fitness trackers on the market. They were simply gimmicks because none of them provided accurate body vital signs with audio announcements which I knew were essential features for an effective fitness tracker.  So, that was the beginning. Now we have finished the development of the OxyStrap^® which is truly the ultimate fitness tracker. It enables achievement of the best possible activity results and performance with enhanced safety.”

Pilots who fly small aircraft without pressurized cabins could be at risk for altitude sickness if they do not monitor their body oxygen level.  Altitudes above 8,000 feet will cause a reduction in o2 saturation (level of blood oxygen) and could result in danger from altitude sickness.

 No, the Bluetooth wireless transceiver in the OxyStrap^® is FCC approved for safety.

OxyStrap^® must be used with either an android or IOS mobile device (excluding smart watches) which is Bluetooth compatible (4.0 or later). That combination will give you the ultimate fitness tracker. Smart watches and smart phones by themselves are not effective fitness trackers because they don't provide accurate real-time body vital signs.

Yes.  When you wear the OxyStrap^®, it should be placed snugly on the head but not to the point of being uncomfortable.

Yes, and under adult supervision, even kids can wear the OxyStrap^® as long as their head is not too small.

OxyStrap^® has a One-Year Limited Warranty which includes replacing any defective OxyStrap headband (as long as defectiveness is not due to misuse). This warranty does not cover damage due to accidents, misuse or non-compliance with the care and operating instructions outlined in the included instruction booklet.   If it is not misused and is used correctly according to instructions it should last for many years.

Since OxyStrap^® provides both accurate body Vital Signs & also Real-Time Audio Announcements of fitness data at user selected frequency intervals, it enables achievement of your best possible results from physical activity which includes burning the maximum calories for weight control, building and maintaining a strong heart, muscle, bones and body flexibility plus enhanced safety.  This in turn can result in a longer life, a more active life-style, looking good, feeling good and better health.

OxyStrap^® is very user-friendly.  It has a simple user friendly app and quick guide instructions for usage.  It’s a complex device but very simple to use.

OxyStrap^® is made in San Diego, CA with US and foreign components.  It is the only fitness tracker made in the USA and it's an affordably priced premium product.

It is aesthetically attractive.  It's hand-washable, has anti-microbial odor control and it is stain-resistant.  It is also a very effective moisture-wicking headband made from a special fabric that will keep sweat out of your eyes during physical activity.

Yes, it can be worn under an adjustable hat, visor or helmet or simply on its own.

Yes, OxyStrap^® is water resistant to moisture environments such as rain, snow or sweat.  It is also hand washable but do not put it in a washing machine or immerse in water.

OxyStrap^® is a very durable product but the headband has an embedded electronic flex circuit which could be damaged if it is subjected to extreme bending. Only allow natural bending between the dotted lines on the inside of the headband where the electronic flex circuit is located.  Never fold the headband and put it in a pocket.

The technology for the essential feature of real-time audio announcements of fitness data is not currently available on small smart watch devices.

We are a health innovation company. Research and development efforts are continually ongoing to add new features and benefits to our products which will improve peoples’ health, fitness & safety.  Just as we have done with the current OxyStrap fitness tracker, we will announce and launch new developments only after all R & D and appropriate testing has been completed. 

We ship worldwide. The backer will be responsible for any local customs or duties, since we are offering a very competitive price and the lowest shipping cost possible. The cost for US shipping is $8. International shipping is $25 except for Canada which is $18. All countries outside of the US may be subject to import duty or tax which is the backer's responsibility to pay. We recommend you check with the customs and border protection authority of your country as the rates vary from country to country.

We have a 30-day return policy. You must return the product undamaged and in the original packaging (like-new condition) within 30 days of purchase with proof of purchase. Note: A restocking fee will be charged if damaged. Damaged products are discarded if they are not repairable. Repairable and non-damaged returned products are cleaned and disinfected and donated to school athletic departments.