Neovent

AIM Tech

The Neovent is a low-cost hydrostatic dual pressure ventilator.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Neovent, designed by AIM Tech, is a low cost hydrostatic dual pressure ventilator for infants in respiratory distress.

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

Nepal, Kenya^{Interview with representative}

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

The product is in the clinical trial phase, so there is no distribution as of yet. They plan to do a market launch in 2019.^{Interview with representative}

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

100 USD^{Interview with representative}

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

Leoni Plus, Bear Cub 7500 PSV Infant Ventilator, Babylog 8000 plus

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)

Healthcare providers

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

This product is a prototype. The designers constructed it in Dr. Peter Gustafson’s lab in WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

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

A patent was filed for Neovent. ^{Interview with representative}

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

The product is currently in clinical trials and not yet available for purchase. The projected market launch is planned for 2019. ^{Interview with representative}

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

20 machines are being tested in Nepal and an additional 2 are in trials in Kenya. ^{Interview with representative}

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.

Unknown

Power supply type

Continuous, Recharging only, None, Other

Running water

Indispensable equipment for function

None

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

Display Type

Digital

Gas Flow Range (L/min)

Unknown

Pressure Range (cm H2O)

Unknown

Patient population (specify)

Infants

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

The Neovent is an infant ventilator which delivers dual level treatment. It does so by collecting bubbles, rising due to buoyancy, venting the bubbles and sinking. This cycle then repeats.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support is provided by the manufacturer while the product undergoes clinical trials. ^{Interview with representative}

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

Replacement components are not yet available.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

The Neovent can support 4 patients per device and run continuously for one month.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Performance Targets include:

– With training, local staff should be able to set up the Neovent in under 2 minutes, 30 seconds
– 4 patients per device
– 6 PI testing nodes

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

The product is currently in clinical trials in Kenya and Nepal.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

AIM Tech, Western Michigan University

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Unknown

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

CPAP Setup

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

John S, John A, Steiner A. NeoVent: Global Low Cost, Low-Tech Respiratory Support for Infants. Michigan Journal of Medicine. 2018;3(1).

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

Unknown

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

The device is undergoing clinical trials.

Other information

The product is featured as 2018 National iShow winner.

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

The Neovent, designed by AIM Tech, is a low cost hydrostatic dual pressure ventilator for infants in respiratory distress.

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

Nepal, Kenya^{Interview with representative}

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

The product is in the clinical trial phase, so there is no distribution as of yet. They plan to do a market launch in 2019.^{Interview with representative}

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

100 USD^{Interview with representative}

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

Leoni Plus, Bear Cub 7500 PSV Infant Ventilator, Babylog 8000 plus

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)

Healthcare providers

Manufacturing & delivery