Medical device shortage: Exhalation Valve Cassette (Ventilator Accessory)

The Exhalation Valve Cassette (Ventilator Accessory) 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 2021-04-16

Type of report

Actual medical device shortage

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

Exhalation Valve Cassette (Ventilator Accessory)

Other names (for example trade name), if applicable

n/a

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

Package of 1

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

Class II

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

302.679.000

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

97713

Authorization identification number (for devices authorized for importation or sale under an interim order made under section 30.1 of the Food and Drugs Act), if applicable

n/a

Single- use product

No

Manufacturer's name

Imtmedical Ag

Manufacturer's mailing address

Gewerbestrasse 8
9470 Buchs, St. Gallen
Switzerland

Reason for shortage

Increase in demand for the medical device

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