Diamedica Helix Portable Ventilator

Diamedica

The Diamedica Helix Portable Ventilator is a portable, gas-driven ventilator.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Diamedica Helix Portable Ventilator is a pneumatically-operated ventilator that can be driven by an oxygen concentrator, reserve oxygen cylinder, or air compressor. The device is available in two versions: adult/pediatric and pediatric/neonate.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Africa, Asia

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Diamedica

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~4,900 USD (3,900 GBP) ^{Converted in June 2020}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Dräger ventilators

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

The main user is adult and paediatric patients and the system is administered by doctors, nurses in clinical environments.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The product is designed and manufactured in the UK.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain this product directly from the manufacturer.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Consumables

List or none.

Power supply type

Continuous, Recharging only, None, Other

A/C, vehicle D/C, battery backup

Indispensable equipment for function

Maintenance or calibration required by user at time of use? (Y/N)

Display Type

Analog

Gas Flow Range (L/min)

2-48

Pressure Range (cm H2O)

8-40

Patient population (specify)

Adult, paediatric

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The ventilator is a gas-driven, electrically-powered ventilator. It is a time-cycled, volume limited, pressure ventilator with vertically mounted bellows inside a polycarbonate case and driven by a pneumatic piston. It can be used for both short- and long-term ventilation.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

The components that make patient contact are made from autoclavable materials and as such can be reused. The main replacement components include a self-inflating bag, silicone tube, and a 22F- 15M straight connector.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Manufacturer specified performance targets include: lightweight, minimal use of supplied oxygen, easily transportable.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Uknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

The system should be operated by a trained medical professional that can assess the needs of the patient and adjust the system accordingly.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The system is battery operated and as such requires a power source to be recharged. The system can take an input between 100-240V. The system can be used in conjunction with Diamedica’s anesthesia machines.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

C. E. Cox, S. S. Carson, J. H. Lindquist, M. K. Olsen, J. A. Govert, and L. Chelluri, Differences in one-year health outcomes and resource utilization by definition of prolonged mechanical ventilation: A prospective cohort study, Crit. Care, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 1–11, Jan. 2007, doi: 10.1186/cc5667.

M. Unroe et al., One-year trajectories of care and resource utilization for recipients of prolonged mechanical ventilation: A cohort study, Ann. Intern. Med., vol. 153, no. 3, pp. 167–175, Aug. 2010, doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-153-3-201008030-00007.

M. A. Rojas et al., Very early surfactant without mandatory ventilation in premature infants treated with early continuous positive airway pressure: A randomized, controlled trial, Pediatrics, vol. 123, no. 1, pp. 137–142, Jan. 2009, doi: 10.1542/peds.2007-3501.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

CE certified

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

Won the International Innovation of the Year and the Solution of the Year awards at the 2017 Africa Healthcare Summit.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Africa, Asia

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Diamedica

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~4,900 USD (3,900 GBP) ^{Converted in June 2020}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Dräger ventilators

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

The main user is adult and paediatric patients and the system is administered by doctors, nurses in clinical environments.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The product is designed and manufactured in the UK.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain this product directly from the manufacturer.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Consumables

List or none.

Power supply type

Continuous, Recharging only, None, Other

A/C, vehicle D/C, battery backup

Indispensable equipment for function

Maintenance or calibration required by user at time of use? (Y/N)

Display Type

Analog

Gas Flow Range (L/min)

2-48

Pressure Range (cm H2O)

8-40

Patient population (specify)

Adult, paediatric

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Manufacturer specified performance targets include: lightweight, minimal use of supplied oxygen, easily transportable.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Uknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

The system should be operated by a trained medical professional that can assess the needs of the patient and adjust the system accordingly.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

CE certified

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

Won the International Innovation of the Year and the Solution of the Year awards at the 2017 Africa Healthcare Summit.

Feedback

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