Govt to buy 1.5 lakh units of DRDO O2 system for ₹322cr

The government has approved the procurement of 1.5 lakh units of the DRDO-developed ‘Oxycare’ system, which regulates the oxygen being administered to patients based on the sensed SpO2 levels, at a cost of Rs 322 crore.

  • Updated On May 13, 2021 at 04:43 AM IST
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New Delhi: The government has approved the procurement of 1.5 lakh units of the DRDO-developed ‘Oxycare’ system, which regulates the oxygen being administered to patients based on the sensed SpO2 levels, at a cost of Rs 322 crore.

The defence ministry on Wednesday said 1 lakh manual and 50,000 automatic Oxycare systems, along with non-rebreather masks, will be procured under the sanction accorded by the PM Cares Fund.

“The Oxycare system delivers supplemental oxygen based on the SpO2 levels and prevents the person from sinking into a state of hypoxia which can be fatal,” said an official.

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“Developed by the Defence Bio-Engineering & ElectroMedical Laboratory for soldiers posted at extreme high-altitude areas, the system optimises the oxygen consumption to effectively increase the endurance of portable oxygen cylinders,” he added.

The robust system, which has been developed for operation in ‘field area’ conditions, can be used at Covid care centres and hospitals as well as in homes. “DRDO has transferred the technology to multiple industries in India which will be producing the Oxycare systems,” the officer said.

  • Published On May 13, 2021 at 04:42 AM IST
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