O2 Cube

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$7,000.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Public Sector Agencies, NGOs

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Lean Med

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include PCI Deployable Oxygen Concentration Systems and Mirola Rescue FIDO.

Regions

Africa

Manufacturing/Building Method

The product is a prototype and not yet in production. It is anticipated that the system will primarily use off-the-shelf components.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

The designers have not yet selected their user provision model

Distributions to Date Status

None

Design Specifications

The system combines the components of an oxygen concentrator, an oxygen compressor/filling station, solar panels, and pulse oximetry. It also relies on refillable oxygen cylinders.

The oxygen concentrator and compressor have a sealed enclosure. A filtration system is used to protect from dust and a de-humidification system regulates the internal humidity levels.  Sealed Enclosure of the SPOCC provides a sound operating environment for the oxygen concentrator and compressor.

The O2 Cube fills Size "C/M9" oxygen cylinders at a rate of 110 min/cylinder. It is designed to supply up to 15 cylinders per week.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer or a trained general technician

Replacement Components

Air filter

Lifecycle

5-10 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

To improve care by delivering supplemental oxygen to patients of rural health clinics

Vetted Performance Status

The manufacturers built a prototype, and testing with clinicians was planned for fall 2020.

Safety

Users must take appropriate precautions when using oxygen supply devices

Complementary Technical Systems

A stethoscope

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

None

Evaluation methods

Prototype testing planned

Other Information

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