ivWatch, LLC

ivWatch, LLC ivWatch, LLC is medical device and biosensor company looking to improve patient safety during IV use

ivWatch, LLC is a medical device company focused on improving the safety and effectiveness of intravenous (IV) therapy. IV therapy is a basic yet critical component of care in hospital and outpatient settings, but it has a high failure rate. Continuous monitors exist to keep track of patients’ heart, blood oxygen levels and pulse rates. Until now, no technology has been available to continuously monitor the health of a patient’s IV site, and whether drugs or fluids are being delivered through the vein or leaking into the tissue. The ivWatch Model 400 is a FDA-cleared device to help clinicians monitor the status of a patient’s IV to aid in the early detection of peripheral IV infiltrations and extravasations. Through the use of non-invasive sensor technology, the ivWatch Model 400 can help reduce potentially serious medication dosing errors and associated patient harm from infiltration events. A continuously monitored peripheral IV also offers an alternative to more intrusive vascular access devices when medically indicated. Use of these devices has increased, but can also pose significant risk of harm to patients and greater cost and liability for hospitals. ivWatch has the potential to transform IV therapy by improving patient care and safety, and offering health care providers a much-needed, reliable and cost-effective solution for continuously monitoring peripheral IVs.

Not all IV infiltrations carry the same risk.When an IV leaks, the drug itself can mean the difference between mild irri...
11/19/2025

Not all IV infiltrations carry the same risk.

When an IV leaks, the drug itself can mean the difference between mild irritation and catastrophic tissue injury.

Our latest blog, “Navigating IV Drug Risks: A Guide to Infiltration and Extravasation Mitigation,” breaks down the Red/Yellow/Green (RYG) risk system—explaining how pH, osmolarity, and drug properties determine the severity of harm.

Learn why understanding a drug’s risk is critical for monitoring IV sites effectively, and preventing tissue injury before it occurs:https://www.ivwatch.com/2025/11/17/navigating-iv-drug-risks-a-guide-to-infiltration-and-extravasation-mitigation/

High-risk meds, missed clinical signs, and delayed intervention, can turn a routine infusion into serious harm. Every in...
11/18/2025

High-risk meds, missed clinical signs, and delayed intervention, can turn a routine infusion into serious harm. Every infiltration impacts patient safety, workflow, costs, and outcomes.

It’s time to lead the change:
•Identify and address root causes
•Train, educate, and empower clinical teams
•Implement continuous IV monitoring
•Strengthen protocols and escalation pathways
•Make IV safety a measurable quality initiative

Infiltrations will happen— but the harm they cause is avoidable.

Protect patients. Raise the standard. Reduce adverse events.

Read the guide: https://www.ivwatch.com/2025/06/23/my-hospital-has-an-infiltration-problem-what-do-i-do/

Every IV counts. Every patient matters.With every partner we support, our mission is the same: advance education, elevat...
11/17/2025

Every IV counts. Every patient matters.

With every partner we support, our mission is the same: advance education, elevate IV therapy standards, and protect patients.

Let’s expand what’s possible—together.

Be part of the movement to make continuous IV site monitoring the standard of care.

Schedule a demo today! https://www.ivwatch.com/request-a-demo/

Patient safety isn’t optional. It’s non-negotiable.Still on the road—and still driving patient safety forward. Join forc...
11/12/2025

Patient safety isn’t optional.

It’s non-negotiable.

Still on the road—and still driving patient safety forward.

Join forces with our team of experts to prevent avoidable IV harm. Together, we’re redefining how clinicians protect patients and reduce complications through continuous IV monitoring.

Learn how ivWatch is making a difference: https://www.ivwatch.com/tech-overview/

Designed with pediatric care in mind—whether you’re already a partner or considering ivWatch for your unit, begin here.P...
11/12/2025

Designed with pediatric care in mind—whether you’re already a partner or considering ivWatch for your unit, begin here.

Peripheral IV therapy is essential, but for kids, it comes with extra challenges. Nurses can’t be in the room 24/7, and infiltrations can happen fast. That’s why ivWatch acts like a second set of eyes—always monitoring, always protecting.

We created “Super Sensor and the Magic Light” to help clinicians, kids, and caregivers understand why continuous IV monitoring matters. It’s fun, educational, and explains how ivWatch keeps little patients safe—even when you’re not at the bedside.

- Teach families why technology matters
- Reduce fear and build trust
- Reinforce your commitment to pediatric safety

Download the book today and share it with your team and families.
https://www.ivwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Super-Sensor-and-the-Magic-Light-Kids-book_E_ivWatch.pdf

ivWatch recognized a critical gap in IV therapy and created the only product that effectively tackles the widespread glo...
11/06/2025

ivWatch recognized a critical gap in IV therapy and created the only product that effectively tackles the widespread global problem of IV extravasation and infiltration.

Earlier this year, Wayne Shepherd joined the ivWatch team after over a decade in the vascular access field, bringing his passion and determination to advance safer IV therapy practices.

Calcium chloride can save a life in seconds—but if it extravasates, it can change a life forever. Our latest blog breaks...
11/05/2025

Calcium chloride can save a life in seconds—but if it extravasates, it can change a life forever.

Our latest blog breaks down why CaCl₂ is one of the most dangerous vesicants used in emergency care, how injuries progress from minutes to months, and why early detection is critical.

What you’ll learn:
• What makes calcium chloride extravasation so destructive
• How CaCl₂ injuries progress—from immediate pain to long-term damage
• Strategies to prevent extravasation, including continuous monitoring
• Training resources to strengthen infusion safety practices

This is essential reading for anyone involved in emergency medicine, critical care, infusion therapy, or vascular access.

Read the full article: https://www.ivwatch.com/2025/11/04/the-hidden-hazard-understanding-calcium-chloride-10-extravasation-and-its-risks/

Give your team the knowledge—and the tools—to prevent preventable injuries.

As a former bedside nurse, our clinical specialist Jackie knows firsthand the challenges of identifying an IV infiltrati...
10/31/2025

As a former bedside nurse, our clinical specialist Jackie knows firsthand the challenges of identifying an IV infiltration at the earliest stages before harm is already underway.

Jackie's dedication to educating and collaborating with clinicians, contributes to stronger patient care standards - helping to support nurses in making every peripheral IV safer.

Join the mission: https://www.ivwatch.com/

If your hospital doesn’t know its IV infiltration or extravasation rates, you’re not alone. Most organizations don’t tra...
10/22/2025

If your hospital doesn’t know its IV infiltration or extravasation rates, you’re not alone. Most organizations don’t track them—because they’re not required to.

But this data gap hides one of the most frequent sources of preventable harm in modern healthcare.

Here’s what the evidence shows—and how hospitals are closing the gap with continuous monitoring.

Read More: https://www.ivwatch.com/2025/10/21/when-routine-becomes-risk-rethinking-iv-safety-hospital-wide/

A preventable IV injury left baby Everly with permanent damage. While undergoing critical surgery in the NICU, Everly su...
10/16/2025

A preventable IV injury left baby Everly with permanent damage.

While undergoing critical surgery in the NICU, Everly suffered a severe IV infiltration that caused lasting harm to her tiny foot. Months later, her foot remained visibly swollen, raising questions about her ability to walk or even wear matching shoes in the future.

It didn’t have to happen.

IV infiltrations are common and often go unnoticed until the physical signs have caused severe injury. However, proactive hospitals choosing to implement continuous patient IV site monitoring as a standard of care are able to detect extravasations before physical signs are visible and preventing severe patient harm.

Read the latest third-party research: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/7/e094464

Sign up today: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0c0515bd-7996-4f6a-a1e9-a0ee5e65a087@e4793c48-5702-4a04-a353-7a4...
10/14/2025

Sign up today: 0c0515bd-7996-4f6a-a1e9-a0ee5e65a087@e4793c48-5702-4a04-a353-7a4fc14d3f1c!" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0c0515bd-7996-4f6a-a1e9-a0ee5e65a087@e4793c48-5702-4a04-a353-7a4fc14d3f1c!

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to hear from Roland VanRens, international thought leader in neonatal and vascular access.

He’ll be sharing evidence-based strategies on early recognition—and how they can significantly reduce IV harm, protect patients, and empower clinicians to transform outcomes.

In this week’s DeviceTalks podcast, Jaclyn Lautz, Ph.D. explains how ivWatch is transforming patient safety with real-ti...
10/13/2025

In this week’s DeviceTalks podcast, Jaclyn Lautz, Ph.D. explains how ivWatch is transforming patient safety with real-time monitoring of IV sites.

Current standard practice relies on nurses checking IVs manually every hour or few hours, often detecting issues after damage and an injury is progressing. ivWatch changes that by continuously monitoring the IV site, giving early alerts to staff before complications develop.

In today’s busy clinical environment, ivWatch provides an extra layer of safety, ensuring patients are protected and care is proactive.

⏩ Skip to minute 21 to hear Jaclyn share her insights firsthand!

Listen to the full podcast here: https://www.devicetalks.com/understanding-cognito-therapeutics-mission-to-bring-hope-to-people-families-enduring-dementia/

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ivWatch, LLC is a medical device company focused on improving the safety and effectiveness of intravenous (IV) therapy. IV therapy is a basic yet critical component of care in hospital and outpatient settings, but it has a high failure rate. Continuous monitors exist to keep track of patients’ heart, blood oxygen levels and pulse rates. Until now, no technology has been available to continuously monitor the health of a patient’s IV site, and whether drugs or fluids are being delivered through the vein or leaking into the tissue. The ivWatch Model 400 is a FDA-cleared device to help clinicians monitor the status of a patient’s IV to aid in the early detection of peripheral IV infiltrations and extravasations. Through the use of non-invasive sensor technology, the ivWatch Model 400 can help reduce potentially serious medication dosing errors and associated patient harm from infiltration events. A continuously monitored peripheral IV also offers an alternative to more intrusive vascular access devices when medically indicated. Use of these devices has increased, but can also pose significant risk of harm to patients and greater cost and liability for hospitals. ivWatch has the potential to transform IV therapy by improving patient care and safety, and offering health care providers a much-needed, reliable and cost-effective solution for continuously monitoring peripheral IVs.