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Safety of wearing a heart rate monitor

According to the Cleveland Clinic, “the risks of using heart rate monitors are very minimal. For the most part, the greatest concern is an allergy you might have to some of the materials that make up the strap or the device itself. However, just because these devices are safe to use doesn’t mean they’re a substitute for officially approved medical devices. If you have health concerns that need monitoring, the safest and most accurate devices are those that have approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (or from the appropriate regulatory agency in your country). That approval means these devices meet strict quality and accuracy standards and that they're ideal for medical use.”

Oxa is not a medical device.

Safety with Oxa

Read and keep all safety information and instructions before using Oxa.

The Oxa system uses passive electrodes, which do not pose a health hazard. They are biocompatible and do not cause irritation.

The Oxa sensor complies with Directive 2014/53/EU and meets the FCC Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure (SAR) standard. The Oxa sensor is splash proof but should not be used while swimming, showering or bathing. Nor should you get the sensor wet while it is in use or charging.