BLU3 Vent by BLU3
BLU3 Vent is a low cost ventilator designed for high-volume manufacturing independent of the medical supply chain. Following the posting of the DOD Vulcan Hack-a-Vent challenge, BLU3 immediately started working on BLU3 Vent using proprietary technology of Nemo. Nemo by BLU3 is a compact tankless dive system that supplies air to a diver to up to 10 feet underwater and features a rechargeable battery pack that lasts over an hour. The BLU3 team spent over 4 years in research and development of Nemo before launching the product in October, 2019.
“This process has been driven at lightspeed by an amazing collaborative effort put on by the DOD, all with the common goal to make a difference in saving lives. Our BLU3 team could not be more proud of the challenges we’ve overcome, and we are eager to keep pushing forward in case BLU3 Vent can make a positive impact anywhere around the world.” – Blake Carmichael, President & CEO
More than a standard air pump, Nemo has benefits in sensor and software technology that the BLU3 team realized could enable rapid ventilator development. Within weeks, the BLU3 team was able to produce a functional prototype. New test results suggest that BLU3 Vent could be used as an emergency use ventilator to help patients affected by COVID-19. BLU3 Vent is now awaiting review by the FDA for approval under the Emergency Use Authorization.
Characteristics
- Easy to use: Intuitive controls and precise adjustments of PIP, PEEP, RR, and I:E Ratio, all reported to the user
interface with Tv, RMV, and a respiratory circuit pressure graph. Simple instructions are easy to digest for healthcare professionals to quickly adapt.
- Calibrated Reliability: Water-based pressure control valves never lose calibration. BLU3 Vent’s design ensures reliable PIP and PEEP fail safe mechanisms, regardless of the amount of storage time prior to use.
- Assist Mode: Healthcare professionals may select Pressure Assist-Controlled mode for patients as they return to normal breathing habits. User interface displays a count of spontaneous inhalations detected.
- Real-Time Oxygen Table: Oxygen supply requirement to meet FiO2 goal is calculated and displayed on interface. Provides capability to operate effectively during times that medical oxygen sensors are not available.
Specifications
| Device Controls: | LCD, PIP/PEEP Tube Height, RR Knob, I:E Input, Mode Select, Silence |
| Ventilation Modes: | PC, P-A/C |
| Breaths Per Minute: | 0-40 (1BPM increment) |
| Tidal Volume: | 150 – 1000 mL |
| PIP Range: | 8-40 cmH2O |
| Supplemental Oxygen: | Low Flow (<15 LPM) |
| Dimensions: | 19 x 13 x 25 inches |
| Weight: | 40 lb |
| Electrical Input: | AC 110/220 V, 50/60 Hz |
| or 12V battery powered | |
| PEEP Range: | 5-25 cmH2O |
| Air Source: | Air Pump |
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