FDA clears ScanWatch, a hybrid smartwatch that monitors ECG and blood oxygen levels

ScanWatch is the first FDA-cleared wearable to keep tabs on both ECG and blood oxygen levels, and it's coming to North America in November.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Angelica Simpson

Your Sp02 measurement tells you yourblood oxygen level.

The watch has also been used in a study in Germany to monitor COVID-19 patients, the company says.

COVID-19 can cause respiratory problems as well as damage to the heart.

ScanWatch is water-resistantup to 5 atmospheresand has a battery life of up to 30 days, per Withings.