Medline to Distribute Flight 60 Transportable Ventilator

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Aug 24, 2023

Thanks to a new partnership agreement with Flight Medical, Medline will be exclusively distributing the Flight 60 transportable ventilator.

In an Aug. 23 announcement, Medline described the Flight 60 as “a turbine-driven ventilator that can meet the needs of any patient, while offering the tools needed for caregivers to provide optimal ventilation. The device delivers ventilation modes necessary to support high-acuity patients while easily transitioning to/from non-invasive ventilation. Along with portability, this durable ventilator can provide ventilation for pediatric through adult patients.”

Because of its light weight and compact design, Medline added that the Flight 60 is an ideal solution “for a broad range of clinical environments. Advanced ventilation modes, precise control mechanisms, and a user-friendly interface ensure optimal performance and ease of use in healthcare, transport and home settings.”

Medline’s announcement pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic raised “concerns of availability and access to quality ventilators,” both nationally and internationally.

Brian Groskopf, Medline’s Senior Director of Product Management, said in the announcement, “This collaboration will make an impact in addressing ventilator availability in the industry and, most importantly, help our providers improve patient care. By joining forces with Flight Medical, we strengthen our respiratory portfolio to meet the needs of customers across the continuum of care.”

Amir Kleinstern, Flight Medical’s CEO, added in the announcement, “Our vision is to avail every patient with a reliable, easy-to-use and functionality-rich ventilator.” Flight Medical’s Director of Sales in the Americas, Shauna Winston, said, “This exciting partnership with Medline enhances our ability to help save lives and improve patient outcomes around the world.”

Flight Medical, based in Israel, was established in 1996.