Refurbished Breas Vivo 50 Portable Ventilator

The Vivo 50 is an advanced, reliable and intuitive life-support ventilator. It contains a full range of modes, extensive monitoring solutions, SpO2, CO2, and FiO2, and an easy-to-use menu structure. Treatment can easily be adopted to patients needs by three pre-set profiles and the home-adjust mode. A wide range of accessories made Vivo 50 highly suitable for use in the hospital and at home and in a mobile environment.

Intuitive interface promotes ease of use and training.

• The Vivo 50 is easy to learn, easy to operate and easy to explain.
• A full-colour screen and distinct buttons provide easy access to all functions.
• The menu structure is simple and effective: an i-button explains functions and alarms with a click.
• Intuitive features help increase patient comfort, save time and reduce the risk for mistakes.

Define and control the treatment with extensive monitoring.

• Vivo 50 is equipped with FiO2, SpO2 and CO2 monitoring solutions, reducing the need for additional devices.
• The large full colour screen helps physicians easily read the set parameters, waveforms, numerical data and trends.
• Up to one year of treatment data are stored in a central memory, with the possibility to download data onto a memory card.
• Advanced PC software enables online monitoring and analysis of treatment data.

At home, ease of use and technical solutions contribute to improved quality of life:

• Get a strong feeling of security and acceptance in the home environment.
• Enjoy high-performance features, premium Scandinavian design and a low noise level.
• The home-adjust setting increases patient comfort by allowing the patient to adjust specific parameters within limits set by the physician.
• The ergonomic design makes the device easy to handle.
• Enjoy the quiet operation of one of the most silent devices on the market.

Enjoy high performance, from hospital to home.

• In the hospital, high performance is the first priority.
• The Vivo 50 can be operated in volume- or pressure-controlled modes, with leakage or exhalation valve circuits.
• Three different profiles optimize the treatment to various needs.
• Take advantage of multiple alarms or connect a remote alarm and a nurse call function.
• Mounting bracket and trolley facilitate hospital use.

Enhance comfort and ease of use with accessories.

• Accessories enhance ease of use, performance, durability and cost-effective service for both the patient and clinical staff.
• At the hospital, enjoy the convenience of:
• Nurse call cable
• Remote alarm
• Trolley
• At home, take advantage of:
• Click-on battery (plus external charger)
• Remote start/stop
• Protective cover

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Breas Vivo 50 Ventilator?

The Breas Vivo 50 is a portable, life-support ventilator designed to provide both invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation for adult and pediatric patients. It is suitable for use in hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home ventilation programs. The Vivo 50 combines advanced ventilation modes, integrated monitoring, and quiet operation in a lightweight, portable design.

What type of ventilation does the Breas Vivo 50 provide?

The Vivo 50 supports both:

• Invasive ventilation through an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy
• Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) using a mask interface
• Mouthpiece ventilation for appropriate patients

Its versatility makes it suitable for both acute and long-term respiratory support.

What ventilation modes are available on the Breas Vivo 50?

The Vivo 50 supports a wide range of ventilation modes, including:

• Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV)
• PSV with Target Volume (PSV-TgV)
• Pressure Control Ventilation (PCV)
• PCV with Target Volume
• Assisted Pressure Control
• SIMV Pressure Control
• Volume Control Ventilation (VCV)
• Assisted Volume Control
• SIMV Volume Control
• Mouthpiece Ventilation (MPV)
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

These modes allow clinicians to tailor therapy to a variety of respiratory conditions.

What patients can use the Vivo 50?

The Breas Vivo 50 is intended for pediatric and adult patients who require continuous or intermittent ventilatory support. It is commonly used for patients with neuromuscular disorders, chronic respiratory failure, COPD, restrictive lung disease, spinal cord injuries, and other conditions requiring long-term mechanical ventilation.

Can the Vivo 50 be used at home?

Yes. The Vivo 50 was specifically designed for both hospital and home ventilation. Features such as therapy profiles, Home Adjust mode, quiet operation, battery power, and portability make it well suited for long-term home respiratory care.

Does the Breas Vivo 50 have an internal air compressor?

Yes. The Vivo 50 utilizes an internal turbine, allowing it to generate ventilation without requiring a hospital wall air source. Supplemental oxygen can be added when prescribed.

Does the Vivo 50 monitor oxygen and carbon dioxide?

Yes. The Vivo 50 offers integrated monitoring for:

• FiO₂
• SpO₂
• End-Tidal CO₂ (EtCO₂)

These optional monitoring capabilities allow clinicians to monitor oxygenation and ventilation without requiring separate bedside devices.

What monitoring information does the Vivo 50 provide?

The Vivo 50 continuously displays and records:

• Tidal Volume
• Minute Ventilation
• Respiratory Rate
• Peak Airway Pressure
• PEEP
• Mean Airway Pressure
• Leak
• Flow and Pressure Waveforms
• FiO₂
• SpO₂
• EtCO₂ (optional)

Trend information is available for multiple time periods to assist clinicians in evaluating patient progress.

Does the Vivo 50 store patient data?

Yes. The Vivo 50 stores extensive treatment information, including trend data and therapy history. Treatment information can be reviewed directly on the ventilator or exported using Breas software for clinical review.

How long does the battery last?

The Vivo 50 includes:

• Internal battery providing approximately 4 hours
• Optional click-on external battery providing approximately 8 additional hours

Battery duration varies depending on ventilation settings, patient demand, and battery condition.

Is the Breas Vivo 50 portable?

Yes. The Vivo 50 weighs approximately 11 pounds without the click-on battery and approximately 13 pounds with the external battery installed. Its lightweight construction, carrying case, and multiple battery options make it ideal for patient mobility and transport.

What alarms are included?

The Vivo 50 includes comprehensive audible and visual alarms, including:

• High and low pressure
• High and low tidal volume
• High and low minute ventilation
• High and low respiratory rate
• Apnea
• Circuit disconnect
• Leak alarms
• High and low FiO₂
• High and low SpO₂
• High and low EtCO₂
• Battery and power failure alarms

Alarm settings are fully configurable to meet individual patient requirements.

What circuits are compatible with the Vivo 50?

The Vivo 50 supports:

• Single-limb leak circuits
• Active exhalation valve circuits
• Mouthpiece ventilation circuits

This flexibility allows the ventilator to be adapted to a wide range of patient needs and clinical environments.

Is this Breas Vivo 50 new or refurbished?

This Breas Vivo 50 Ventilator has been professionally refurbished, inspected, tested, and verified for proper operation. Each ventilator is supplied in patient-ready condition and includes the charger and carrying case.

What warranty is included?

This refurbished Breas Vivo 50 includes a 6-month warranty from Outfront Medical.

Why choose the Breas Vivo 50 Ventilator?

The Breas Vivo 50 is trusted worldwide for long-term ventilation because it combines advanced ventilation modes, integrated FiO₂, SpO₂, and CO₂ monitoring, exceptional portability, quiet operation, flexible circuit compatibility, and both hospital and home care functionality. Its intuitive interface and extensive monitoring capabilities make it an excellent solution for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care providers, and home ventilation programs.