The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed banning the government’s purchase of foreign-made artificial lung ventilation (ALV) devices. Draft resolution published on the government draft regulation portal.
It was noted that if the initiative is approved, this medical equipment will be subject to a ban on public procurement.
The Ministry noted that today there are several companies on the Russian market that can produce up to 36,000 ventilators per year. At the same time, state medical institutions buy only 2.7 thousand devices per year.
“In the Russian Federation, in the last few years they have learned how to make various versions of fans that are quite suitable for use in standard situations. However, in some cases, the capabilities of Russian devices will definitely not be enough, especially when it comes to the treatment of premature babies and adult patients with complications, ”Constantin Zotov, CEO of Medical Systems and Technologies, shared with the publication. “Kommersant”.
Previously recognizedFrom September 1, 2023, mandatory digital labeling of medical devices will begin in Russia.