# Fitness Tech Brand Ventilators The Fitbit 'Flow' Ventilator Has Been Cleared by the DFA By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-06-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitbit-flow References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/06/04/fitbit-fights-the-medical-equipment-crisis-with-a-portable-fda-approved-ventilator/) & [fitbit](https://www.fitbit.com/in/home) The medical equipment shortage amidst the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be an issue that plagues healthcare workers and has seen many major brands step up to help, which is seeing new solutions like the [Fitbit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charge-5) 'Flow' ventilator be developed. The [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lung-resection-surgery)-cleared portable ventilator is focused on a compact design that could be easily transitioned in a hospital to where it's needed next to better support staff requirements. The brand's background in [health monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuwell-medical) and maintenance lends to the ventilator's ability to deliver robust performance in life-saving ways. The Fitbit 'Flow' ventilator is positioned as a life support supplement until a commercial ventilator can be brought to market. The unit boasts a transparent window in the front to let healthcare workers monitor the functionality and make adjustments if required from a safe distance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Medical Equipment Shortage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and more efficient methods for manufacturing and distributing medical equipment to alleviate shortages during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Compact and Portable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smaller and more portable medical devices to increase accessibility and flexibility in healthcare settings. - **Health Monitoring Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate health monitoring technology into medical equipment to provide real-time data and improve patient care. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative solutions for improving patient care and addressing medical equipment shortages. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bridge the gap between technology and healthcare to develop cutting-edge medical devices. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and scalability in producing medical equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lung Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respira.md) - [Updated Respiratory Training Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respiratory-training-system.md) - [Lung Health-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpen-spirometer.md) - [Multipurpose Health-Monitoring Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitvii-health-watch.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Advanced Dry Herb Vaporizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-herb-vaporizers.md) - [Wearable Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alveos-one.md) - [Noninvasive Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-breath-analysis.md) - [Customizable Style Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpur-fiit.md)