Medical device shortage: Nasal Oxygen Cannula, Curved, Flared Tip, Over-The-Ear (Ventilator Accessory)

The Nasal Oxygen Cannula, Curved, Flared Tip, Over-The-Ear (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 2021-03-19

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

Nasal Oxygen Cannula, Curved, Flared Tip, Over-The-Ear (Ventilator Accessory)

Other names (for example trade name), if applicable

n/a

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

Package of 50

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)

001309

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

4432

Single use product

Yes

Manufacturer's name

Vyaire Medical Inc.

Manufacturer's mailing address

26125 North Riverwoods Blvd
Mettawa, IL
USA
60045

Reason for shortage

Increase in demand for the medical device