Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) system

Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
electricity (mains)
gases (Oxygen)
WHO list of priority medical devices
EMDN related code(s)
Z12030102
CONTINUOUS POSITIVE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT
GMDN related code(s)
60712
Home BPAP unit (A portable mains electricity (AC-powered) device, which may include rechargeable batteries, intended to assist noninvasive ventilation (i.e., without use of an artificial airway) using bi-level positive airway pressure (BPAP) during spontaneous respiration for adult/child (non-infant) patients affected by obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), and/or to treat patients with conditions requiring respiratory assistance in the home [e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)]. It is a small desktop unit, which may include a built-in humidifier, intended to be used with a separate nose/mouth mask. The device is intended for use in the home but may also be used in healthcare facilities.)