Getinge Gains Cybersecurity Nod from U.S. DHA for Servo Ventilators

Earlier this year, Getinge received clearance and Authority to Operate (ATO) certification from the U.S. Defense Health Agency (DHA) for its Servo ventilators.

This means the Servo ventilators can now be purchased by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and operate in their strict networking environments. The ATO certification is valid for three years for the Servo-u, Servo-n, Servo-u MR, and Servo-air ventilators.

The clearance represents an important collaboration between several Getinge teams. The company also partnered with U.S. DHA CyberLOG representatives to navigate the 12-month approval process, which includes multiple rounds of feedback and testing.

“We have shown that we have what it takes to deliver life-saving and secure products in a demanding landscape,” said Greg Deaver, Director Corporate Accounts Government, at Getinge. “This sends a strong message to the rest of the ventilator market. We are here to stay.”

According to Getinge, Servo ventilators increase patient safety by reducing workload, as well as limiting use errors and close calls. Patients can be weaned earlier from mechanical ventilation with fewer complications and less sedation, the company also claims.

“The collaboration between Getinge and the Department of Defense speaks to the value of knowledge sharing and Getinge’s tenacity in making life-saving technologies accessible for more people,” said Therese Mueller, Vice President, Acute care Therapies Sales at Getinge.

Last month, Getinge launched FleetView , a web application that the company said represents the next step in data-driven device lifecycle management.