MedAcuity Joins COVID-19 Ventilator Project to Provide Software Support
Westford, Massachusetts, August 11, 2020 – MedAcuity, the go to U.S. based software development partner for leading MedTech companies, announced today that it has teamed up with The Ventilator Project. MedAcuity, as a COVID ventilator software partner, will act in a pro bono advisory role to support the mission of developing a safer and more affordable ventilator to address the worldwide shortage exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ventilator Project was founded in March 2020 by robotics entrepreneur Tyler Mantel. The team has since grown to over 250 volunteers from diverse backgrounds, including The White House, Cornell University, Google, and the San Francisco 49ers. They developed “AIRA,” a scalable ventilator made from materials outside the biomedical supply chain. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, AIRA is under the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), which speeds up the approval process to support public health. To keep costs low, the team focused on supply chain efficiency and manufacturability, reducing reliance on medical supply lines.
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“As hospitals around the world faced a shortage of ventilators for critical COVID patients, we knew something had to be done quickly,” said Tyler Mantel. “We’re working under very tight timelines, so it’s crucial that everything is done correctly from the start. MedAcuity’s expertise will be invaluable in ensuring patient safety and compliance.”
MedAcuity has over 10 years of experience providing software solutions for critical medical device applications. The company focuses on supporting software development for the medical device industry. With a team of over 100 experts, MedAcuity handles all aspects of software, including firmware, mobile apps, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity. They also specialize in software design and development for regulated, compliance driven environments.
“When we learned about The Ventilator Project’s goal, we knew we had to get involved,” said Susan Jones, Engineering Manager at MedAcuity. “For hospitalized COVID-19 patients, quick access to a ventilator can make the difference between life and death. With MedAcuity’s expertise, we can help ensure AIRA’s software is effective and FDA compliant.”
First, MedAcuity will perform a free gap analysis of The Ventilator Project’s engineering work. This will help identify areas to improve software and system requirements, implement best practices, and provide the documentation needed for a successful 510k submission.
“When the opportunity to support TVP came up, it was an easy decision for us,” said Shawn Vanseth, Business Development & Account Management at MedAcuity. “We saw it as a chance to use our skills and experience for the greater good.”
At this time, The Ventilator Project concluded a rigorous three week testing phase to ensure that the ventilator meets all the required safety specifications. It has passed all testing and their EUA application has been submitted to the FDA. They expect to hear back in a few weeks regarding the status of authorization for the ventilator.
About The Ventilator Project
The Ventilator Project is a Boston based non-profit founded in 2020 by robotics entrepreneur Tyler Mantel. He saw the global ventilator shortage and wanted to help. The organization focuses on four key issues with ICU ventilators: scalability, storability, affordability, and safety. With over 250 volunteers from top tech companies, The Ventilator Project works to create devices that benefit hospitals and patients.
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About Medacuity
MedAcuity, a premier software engineering firm specializing in the development of complex, software-intensive medical and robotic solutions. MedAcuity brings deep expertise in defining software and system requirements, as well as full lifecycle software development and verification. With a decade of experience in highly regulated and compliance-driven environments, MedAcuity helps accelerate innovation while ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory alignment.
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