LUCA Ventilator COVID-19 specific emergency ventilator

COVID-19 specific emergency ventilator

Based on the recently accumulated clinical experience with COVID-19, intubation and mechanical ventilation may last for several weeks in severe cases that require mechanical ventilation, significantly increasing the need for intensive care capacity and, consequently, the number of ventilators required. The number of ventilators currently available may be less than what is needed, so ventilators that are simple but can provide complete mechanical ventilation could be the solution for a large number of patients ventilated simultaneously. A larger proportion of newly deployed machines should be able to support both controlled and assisted breathing modes, thus providing respiratory support appropriate for the patient’s condition at different stages of the disease.

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We truly believe that health is our greatest asset. Bionic Innovation Park (BIP) was created to provide Health Care Professionals worldwide with affordable, cutting edge medical devices that can make a DIFFERENCE. Our experts use SCIENCE and innovation to create life changing technologies, led by the understanding that we are human beings with a HEART. Saving lives, making patients’ and HCP’s life easier, easing pain and being a reliable partner is key for us, even during difficult times. That’s what we are all aiming for.

We believe that with you, together we can make a CHANGE. COVID-19 is a challenge that we are all facing. One of our first products, LUCA is a result of our innovation, providing a unique ventilation system that is able to protect both patients and healthcare professionals at the same time. This was our first step but we will never stop inventing new things.

Our health is a journey not a destination. We are on your side.

DIFFERENCE. SCIENCE. HEART. CHANGE: These are in our DNA. We are BIP.

Product

LUCA is an invasive, fully enclosed ventilator developed for assist-control ventilation, that can provide adequate support for patients during a period lasting from days to weeks. The device is compact, robust, standing or rolling on the floor, and can be placed close to the patient’s bed. A heat and moisture exchange virus filter is placed between the machine and the patient, and a separate virus filter has been installed between the two limbs of the breathing circuit and the machine.

In addition, the exhaled air is discharged through a special high-performance virus filter that effectively protects the medical staff working in its surroundings. All parts in contact with the patient’s exhaled air can be sterilized or disposed of. The setting of the parameters can be performed by a user-friendly interface, which allows the device to be easily operated by users who are less proficient in ventilation.

All parts of the device have been designed and manufactured within the European Union (Hungary), from high-quality components produced and quality checked in the EU.

The LUCA ventilator system

supports spontaneous breathing initiation
capable of continuous operation for several weeks
capable of operation from the internal battery for a minimum of 8 hours in the event of a power failure
the amount of oxygen allotted for the patient is sufficient to operate the machine, so it is as economical as possible in terms of oxygen consumption
critical medical components are substituted by high-quality mass- produced components from other industries that meet the safety requirements employed in the healthcare industry
the operation of the ventilator can be learned remotely within 5 minutes
Support: ventilator accessory replacement is available, complete ventilator change can be possible also (subject of individual agreement)

Ventilation features

Ventilation modes

LUCA MODEL III

Pressure Controlled Ventilation (PCV): in a controlled flow system an inspiratory trigger function provides synchronous ventilation
Coming soon: Automated pressure control mode with volume target (PCV-Vt)
Pressure Supported Ventilation (PSV): beyond the expiratory trigger sensitivity the backup respiration rate, the minimum and the maximum of inspiratory time are adjustable
Coming soon: Automated pressure support mode with volume target (PSV-Vt)
Manual PEEP control

LUCA MODEL IV

Pressure Controlled Ventilation (PCV): in a closed flow system an inspiratory trigger function provides synchronous ventilation
Automated pressure control mode with volume target (PCV-Vt)
Pressure Supported Ventilation (PSV): beyond the expiratory trigger sensitivity the backup respiration rate, the minimum and the maximum of inspiratory time are adjustable
Automated pressure support mode with volume target (PSV-Vt)
Volume-controlled ventilation (VCV)
Mouth-piece mode to enhance deep sigh breathes for volume therapy (IPPB)
Machine controlled PEEP
BiPAP ventilation

Inspiratory pressure

the inspiratory pressure can be adjusted on a wide scale to achieve the respiratory volume, the inspiratory pressure is limited to 35 cmH₂O by default, which can be further increased if necessary
the positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is in the range of 3-20 cmH₂O and it is continuously adjustable

Inspiratory time

the Inspiratory to Expiratory ratio (I:E) can be adjusted on a wide scale based on the inspiratory time and number of breaths, which usually range from 1:3 – 1:1 but can be widened as needed
the inspiratory time can be set with an accuracy of 0.5-3 sec 0.1 sec

Respiratory rate

provides 5 to 50 breaths per minute, adjustable in 1 / min increments

Tidal volume (Vt)

adjustable from 300 to 3000 ml in 50 ml increments

Technical Details

Usage

log can be saved to an SD card
user-friendly interface
multi-level safety sound and light indication
can be connected to the system via a laptop’s USB port, to query log files and evaluate flow functions
a large display is connectable to evaluate respiration curves
integrated breathing circuit flow sensors: no need for external sensors, which pose a risk to the healthcare staff

Filters

many types of filters can be used
in the case of a large filter, even a smaller permeable particle size can be used than the coronavirus (~ 120 nm) at low air resistance, and the increased surface area of the 5-stage filtration system ensures a longer service life
the filters do not need to be replaced on a patient-by -patient basis, they work for months, depending on the intensity of use
the control system detects the value of filter saturation via high-precision pressure sensors, predicts the need to replace the filter days before a required replacement and sends notifications in several steps

Gas supply and electricity

all gas connections and hoses comply with regulations
can be connected to the wall oxygen supply and Medical Air wall piping
can be connected to 110-240 V mains

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News

Hungarian ventilator has been successfully tested on patients

The Hungarian ventilator effective in the therapy of respiratory insufficiency caused by COVID-19, has proved to be successful in the treatment of unconscious and conscious patients. The device, developed jointly by Femtonics Ltd. and Semmelweis University with the support of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, meets the pre-set parameters accurately, its patient safety functions are reliable, and it supports spontaneous breathing adequately, according to the medical experts. This is an important milestone in the clinical trials, as the invention can be thus utilized in the treatment of patients in need of ventilation, and the preparations for serial production can now begin. Read more…

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ITM: jól vizsgázott a betegeken is tesztelt magyar lélegeztetőgép (koronavirus.gov.hu)
Betegeken is jól vizsgázott a magyar fejlesztésű lélegeztetőgép (index.hu)
Jól teljesített a betegeken is tesztelt magyar lélegeztetőgép (origo.hu)

LUCA COVID 19 emergency ventilator news picture

The new Hungarian emergency ventilator developed for coronavirus is under patent procedure

Hungarian experts have developed a ventilator for the treatment of respiratory insufficiency caused by COVID-19, which can be easily used in epidemic hospitals. The experts of Femtonics Ltd. and Semmelweis University have combined their mechanical, electronical, and clinical knowledge to create the system. This invention, which is already under patent procedure and is supported by the Ministry of Innovation, can greatly aid the healthcare system of Hungary in the midst of the epidemic. The model has exceptionally good flow properties and a fast control, and provides protection for the healthcare staff by filtering exhaled air. In addition, it has the great advantage of a closed breathing circuit, which does not drain the hospital’s medical gas supplies. Serial production can begin as soon as the patent application is approved. Read more…

More articles:
Szabadalmaztatás alatt az első magyar koronavírus-specifikus lélegeztetőgép (hirado.hu)
Magyar koronavírus-specifikus lélegeztetőgép segíthet a betegeken (portfolio.hu)
Könnyen használható, hordozható lélegeztetőgépet terveztek magyarok (hvg.hu)
Már a szabadalomra vár a koronavírushoz fejlesztett magyar lélegeztetőgép (index.hu)

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