# Mass-Manufacturing a 5-in-1 Ventilator System for COVID-19 Relief

- Show: [Global Medical Device Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast)
- Published: 2020-06-17
- Length: 33m
- Episode: 151
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-06-17-mass-manufacturing-a-5-in-1-ventilator-system-for-covid-19-relief
- Listen: https://podcast.greenlight.guru/episode/mass-manufacturing-a-5-in-1-ventilator-system-for-covid-19-relief

## Summary

Dan Purvis, CEO and co-founder of Valentium, discusses Project V, a collaborative effort with Ventec Life Systems and General Motors to mass-produce ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic. Purvis details the rapid scaling of Ventec’s VOCSN device into the simpler V+Pro ventilator, the logistical challenges of sourcing parts and building 141 test stands in weeks, and the critical importance of maintaining quality and traceability under extreme pressure. He highlights the role of executive support, the agility of partners like UPS, and the emotional resilience required to lead such a high-stakes humanitarian effort.

## Chapters

- [0:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-06-17-mass-manufacturing-a-5-in-1-ventilator-system-for-covid-19-relief#t=21) Introduction: Dan Purvis and Valentium's Mission
- [4:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-06-17-mass-manufacturing-a-5-in-1-ventilator-system-for-covid-19-relief#t=293) Project V Origins: Ventec, GM, and the Call to Action
- [10:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-06-17-mass-manufacturing-a-5-in-1-ventilator-system-for-covid-19-relief#t=610) Scaling Production: From VOCSN to V+Pro and 141 Test Stands
- [16:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-06-17-mass-manufacturing-a-5-in-1-ventilator-system-for-covid-19-relief#t=990) Logistics and Quality: Sourcing, Traceability, and FDA Leeway
- [20:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-06-17-mass-manufacturing-a-5-in-1-ventilator-system-for-covid-19-relief#t=1239) UPS Partnership and the Human Element of Crisis Management
- [25:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-06-17-mass-manufacturing-a-5-in-1-ventilator-system-for-covid-19-relief#t=1538) Leadership Lessons: 'Why Not Me' and Human Moments

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Quality & yield](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/quality-and-yield)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Valentium (company)
- Ventec Life Systems (company)
- General Motors (company)
- VOCSN (product)
- V+Pro (product)
- UPS (company)
- Green Light Guru (company)

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