pNeuton Model A-E Pneumatic Ventilator, 2020
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Early in the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, ventilators were in short supply. Many infected patients developed respiratory complications and required these machines to breathe for them. Ford Motor Company converted part of a factory to build more than 51,000 ventilators over the spring and summer of 2020. The project recalled American automakers' production efforts during World War II.
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, ventilators were in short supply. Many infected patients developed respiratory complications and required these machines to breathe for them. Ford Motor Company converted part of a factory to build more than 51,000 ventilators over the spring and summer of 2020. The project recalled American automakers' production efforts during World War II.
Artifact
Medical ventilator
Date Made
2020
Creators
Ford Motor Company. Rawsonville Components Plant
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2020.123.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Height: 5.875 in
Width: 10.625 in
Length: 10.375 in
Inscriptions
on front: pNeuton / Model A-E / WARNING / Not for use in MR environment on proper left side: Serial Number: AE24010028 on back: pNeuton model A-E Ventilator intended / for use on pediatric and adult patients / 25 kg and above. / CAUTION / Read and understand operating instructions prior to use. Do not disassemble. No user replacement parts. Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale or use on the order of a physician. / WARNING / Not for use in MR environment / WARNING / Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics / NOTE / Tidal volume adjusts inspiratory time. Respiratory Rate adjusts expiratory time. Respiratory Rate control is calibrated tidal volumes from 500 to 900 ml. / Lower tidal volumes will have higher rates, higher tidal volumes will have lower rates. / MANUFACTURED BY: / Ford Motor Company for / GE Healthcare / 3000 N Grandview Blvd. / Waukesha, WI 53188 USA / Assembled in USA / DISTRIBUTED BY: GE Healthcare / For Customer Service, call GE Healthcare at +1(800)345-2700 / FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY. / Not cleared or approved by US FDA / REF 5514218 / Do not contact Airon. Direct all inquiries to GE Healthcare. / The design of this device is based on a design from Airon Corporation.
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