Amid a shortage of life-saving ventilators due to the coronavirus pandemic, medical device companies are rapidly expanding production, trade group AdvaMed reported today. Respiratory device companies that belong to AdvaMed have boosted ventilators production to 2,000–3,000 per week — and expect to soon reach 5,000–7,000 ventilators per week. Last year, the same companies were making […]
4 medtech companies ink $84m government ventilator contract
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) signed an $84.4 million contract over the weekend with four medtech companies to produce 8,000 ventilators to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract is with Combat Medical Systems, Hamilton Medical, Vyaire Medical and Zoll Medical, according to the agency. Shipments may begin in a few days with time-phased delivery […]
How are U.S.-based ventilator companies doing?
The U.S. is one of many countries facing new restrictions, quarantines and, due to high demand, shortages of important medical equipment to help combat the coronavirus pandemic. As hospitals and healthcare facilities report the need for more equipment, and with the government potentially invoking a statute that could ramp up protective equipment manufacturing even more, […]
Vyaire Medical appoints new CEO
Vyaire Medical this week said it appointed Gaurav Agarwal as CEO, effective immediately. Agarwal replaces Dave Eckley who is stepping down from the role of CEO but will remain on the Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome Gaurav to Vyaire,” chairman of the board Steven Dyson said in a news release. “He brings […]
Vyaire Medical receives FDA clearance for Bellavista 1000e ventilator system
Vyaire Medical said today that it has won FDA 510(k) clearance for its Bellavista 1000e ventilator for the integration of high-flow oxygen therapy and advanced synchrony support. The Chicago-based company’s Bellavista 1000e ventilator is designed to improve the caregiver’s experience, offering a touch screen with advanced graphics to simplify the process of escalating care or […]
Vyaire recall hits Medline’s Centurion Medical
Medline Industries recalled Centurion Medical’s primary warmer pack because it contains Vyaire Medical‘s recalled enFlow disposable cartridge that potentially exposes patients to unsafe aluminum levels. Nearly three million enFlow disposable cartridges were recalled in March. The product is designed to warm blood, blood products and intravenous solutions before IV administration, but the potential for aluminum […]
Vyaire Medical recalls 3m enFlow fluid warming cartridges
Vyaire Medical issued a Class I recall of nearly 3 million enFlow fluid warning system disposable cartridges after it discovered that patients could be exposed to unsafe levels of aluminum. The recall affects two of the Mettawa, Ill.-based company’s enFlow cartridges, including the 980200EU enFlow – Disposable Cartridge and the 980202EU enFlow – Disposable Cartridge […]
Vyaire Medical acquires Acutronic, inks deal to acquire IMTmedical
Vyaire Medical said yesterday it acquired neonatal ventilation equipment developer Acutronic for an undisclosed amount, and said it inked a deal to acquire mechanical ventilation dev IMTmedical. Both of the new acquisitions are based in Europe, with Acutronic split between Switzerland and Germany and IMTmedical based solely in Switzerland, Chicago-based Vyaire Medical said. “The transactions […]
Vyaire Medical to close Minnesota plant, eliminate 50 jobs
Vyaire Medical is looking to close its manufacturing facility in Plymouth, Minn., cutting the jobs of approximately 50 employees, according to a Twin Cities Business report. The closure and layoffs are expected to be permanent and are slated to go into effect on June 30, according to the report. Vyaire Medical has not yet commented […]
BD to divest stake in Vyaire Medical to Apax Partners in $435m deal
Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) said today it agreed to divest itself of its minority stake in respiratory solutions joint venture Vyaire Medical to joint manager Apax Partners in a deal worth $435 million. The sale will put Vyaire Medical, which Apax and BD formed in 2016 around BD’s ventilation, respiratory diagnostics, vital signs and AirLife businesses, under direct control […]
FDA recall of Vyaire AirLife humidification chambers is Class I
The FDA today released a Class I recall notice for select Vyaire Medical AirLife humidification chambers and heated breathing circuit kits over a manufacturing error that could cause the chamber to split and allow water into the patient’s breathing circuit. Class I recall designations, the FDA’s most serious classification of recall, are used when there […]
