Medical device shortage: BiPAP A40 Ventilatory Support System, Canada, Core Package

The BiPAP A40 Ventilatory Support System, Canada, Core Package is currently reported as a medical device shortage through Interim Order No. 2 Respecting Drugs, Medical Devices and Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose in Relation to COVID-19. Interim Order No. 2 repeals and replaces the Interim Order Respecting Drugs, Medical Devices and Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose in relation to COVID-19 (the previous interim order) made by the Minister on March 30, 2020. For a full list of shortages, refer to the list of medical device shortages.

Posted on 2020-07-13

Type of report

Actual medical device shortage

Name of medical device (including any component, accessory, consumable material or part that is in shortage, including the model name) if applicable

BiPAP A40 Ventilatory Support System, Canada, Core Package

Other names (for example trade name), if applicable

n/a

Package description (for example, packaging formats, sizes, quantities)

1 per box

Class of medical device (I, II, III or IV), if known

Class III

Device identifier(s) (for example, serial number, catalogue number, part number, model number, or unique device identifier)

1111174

Medical device licence number (for Class II, III and IV), if known

89641

Single use product

No

Manufacturer’s name

Respironics, Inc.

Manufacturer’s mailing address

1001 Murry Ridge Lane
Murrysville, PA
US
15668

Reason for shortage

Increase in demand for the medical device

Device was subject to a recall

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