Indonesian-Made Ventilators Prove the Nation’s Capability
NATIONAL INFO – Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, recalled being surprised to discover that Indonesia lacked a ventilator industry. This medical device is desperately needed, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“There isn’t a single ventilator industry in the country,” he said during a Domestic Ventilator Product Socialization in Jakarta on June 15, 2022. Based on this situation, the Ministry of Industry is encouraging the development of a domestic medical device industry. These efforts include initiating and liaising between academics, the private sector, and institutions involved in ventilator production. Currently, Indonesia is capable of independently producing emergency and ICU ventilators, the quality of which can compete with foreign products.
In producing the ventilators, the Ministry of Industry collaborated with various stakeholders in a ventilator consortium, including Gadjah Mada University, PT. Yogya Presisi Tehnikatama Industri, PT. Swayasa Prakarsa, and PT. Stechoq. The ventilator manufacturing program began with the reverse engineering of a set of ventilator machines by PT. YPTI with support and assistance from PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia.
During the planning process, the medical team at Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, as users of the ventilators, assisted in determining detailed specifications to meet patient needs. The Ministry of Health also supported the domestic ventilator manufacturing effort by facilitating accelerated licensing, product testing by the Center for Health Protection (BPFK), clinical trials, distribution permit issuance, and mass production of the ventilators.
The ventilator consortium has successfully developed the V-01 ventilator, a high-performance ventilation device for the ICU. The Venindo V-01, with its 15.6″ touchscreen monitor, features visual and audible alarms for continuous tidal volume, pressure, and gas monitoring.
This device has passed functional testing by the Health Facilities Supervisory Agency (BPFK) and has obtained a distribution permit (NIE). The VENINDO V-01 ICU Ventilator has received a domestic medical device distribution permit under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia number AKD 20403220252, issued on April 20, 2022, under the name of PT. Swayasa Prakarsa.
Another ventilator product successfully developed by Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in collaboration with industrial partners and has obtained a distribution permit (NIE) is the Indonesian Ventilator (Venindo R-03). The R-03 ventilator is an emergency and transport ventilator concept based on a bag-valve mask. This ventilator functions as both an invasive ventilator (with ETT intubation) and a non-invasive ventilator (NIV) with a mask. face).
The development and production of this ventilator is expected to meet the need for a safe ventilator that can be rapidly produced when urgent needs arise, such as during the recent pandemic.
This device has passed the function test by the Health Facilities Supervisory Agency (BPFK) and has obtained a distribution permit (NIE). The VENINDO R-03 Modern Resuscitator Emergency Ventilator brand received a domestic medical device distribution permit with number KEMENKES RI AKD 20403122542 in the name of PT. Swayasa Prakarsa, issued on December 2, 2021.
These two types of ventilators have met medical device product certification requirements, both being certified medical grade. Furthermore, both have certified Domestic Component Level (TKDN) with a value of 43.16 percent for the Venindo V-01 ICU Ventilator and 41.9 percent for the Venindo R-03. These products are available for purchase through the electronic catalog of the Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Agency. (LKPP), which can be accessed at https://e-katalog.lkpp.go.id/.
This domestically produced ventilator product represents a concrete manifestation of the medical device import substitution program, which aims to promote domestic medical device independence.
“We are showing the world that Indonesia can produce ventilators, a collaborative effort with universities like Gadjah Mada University (UGM), UI, ITS, and ITB. This product has received a distribution permit, with a Domestic Component Level (TKDN) above 40 percent. “This means it’s mandatory to purchase domestically, especially for hospitals and healthcare centers in Indonesia,” said Agus Gumiwang.
Hospitals, community health centers, healthcare facilities, and budget users should prioritize purchasing these high-quality, domestically produced ventilators. This not only saves money due to the lower price of domestically produced ventilators, but also supports Indonesia’s independence and progress. (*)
Source: https://www.tempo.co/info-tempo/ventilator-buatan-indonesia-bukti- mampu-anak-bangsa-168072
