IVUN's Ventilatory Equipment Exchange
People who want to donate ventilatory equipment and aids can advertise their offerings. People who need older equipment can view what is available and make arrangements for the equipment exchange and/or submit their equipment needs.
Submit your offer or need by sending an email to info@ventusers.org. Send your name, city, state, email, if it is okay to publish your email or not, and your ventilatory equipment offer or need.
If you are responding to an item, please specify the Item Number.
IVUN normally publishes only your first name, city, state/province, country (if outside USA), and email address, unless you specify otherwise. IVUN requires your email address only so we may communicate with you, if necessary.
PHI reserves the right to refuse to post any questions or answers.
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Would like to donate a Respironics AVAPS
Looking for an Emerson rocking bed
I am looking for a CoughAssist.
I am looking for a properly working Bennett AP 5-IPPB machine.
NEEDED: A Bantam would be a great help for use with my pneumobelt.
Do you have a Zephyr Blower that is not being used?
Do you have an extra Bennett IPPB AP5 breathing machine?
Perhaps someone has a Monaghan 517 that is no longer needed. I will gladly pay for it..
ITEM VE4061, Posted 12-6-2011
Wants to donate: Joan in Grand Ledge, Michigan, would like to donate a Respironics AVAPS. Contact her at 517-627-5054.
ITEM VE4057, Posted 5-10-2010
"Synchrony wanted. I've been on BiPAP for about 12 years. At first it was just during sleep and now it's 24/7. We don't have insurance or universal health care here in the Philippines so all my equipment has been out of pocket. I'm currently using the first generation of BiPap Synchrony S/T. I have three units that are used in rotation since I know these machines aren't intended for 24/7 use. One of them broke down and I'm scared that the other two might break down as well. I'm looking for people who have Synchrony's that they are willing to part with (working or not but still in good enough condition so that I can use it for parts). Juan Magdaraog, juanbkm@gmail.com, Manila, Philippines
ITEM VE4056, Posted 3-24-2010
"ResMed V-PAP II ST Available. Eduardo Castro (eduardo_castro@msn.com) has a ResMed V-PAP II ST which he was only able to use for 3 months. He would like to sell it for a reasonable price. Please contact him directly at the email above for details.
ITEM VE4055, Posted 10-5-2009
“I am looking for an Emerson rocking bed for my brother, who has Pompe Disease. He has one at his home, but we would like one in Florida so he can visit in the winter to get out of the cold. Please contact Russ Galati at russga@msn.com.”
ITEM VE4053, Posted 9-5-2009
I am looking for a CoughAssist. It could be used, but in good working condition. Please email me at e_4laura@hotmail.com.
ITEM VE4050, Posted 2-20-2009
I am looking for a properly working Bennett AP 5-IPPB machine. mine is no longer working right. If anyone knows of a company where I can buy one, please let me know. Many thanks! I am in Austin, Texas, name: Mary, modonnel@att.net
ITEM VE4049, Posted 11-2-08
A Bantam would be a great help for use with my pneumobelt. I'll gladly pay the shipping charges.
Craig Kuentz, 33 Lakewood Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, 609-978-9060, ckuentz@aol.com
ITEM VE4048, Posted 9-3-08
Am an old polio survivor with pulmonary sensitivity that requires very warm moist air when using the Bi-PAP, the Fisher Paykels don't work for me. I'm using an old Puritan Bennett Cascade heated humidifier that I've used for 20 years. Need a back-up for the electronics in the lid, kind of a heating wand thing. Would like any old Bennett unit that might be available. Of course they haven't been made for many years.
Thanks, Marsha Charles,
ITEM VE4047, Posted 6-2-08
Needed: Zephyr Blower.
Check your closets and storage areas. Do you have a Zephyr Blower that is not being used?
If so, contact info@ventusers.org ASAP.
ITEM VE4046, Posted 3-10-08
Do you have an extra Bennett IPPB AP5 breathing machine?
If so, contact, Cindy at poisonchoick93@yahoo.com.
ITEM VE4004, Posting updated 2-09
I am a 57-year-old polio survivor who did the iron lung thing for 6 weeks in 1952. After that, I had no respiratory problems until 1980. Since then I have been using a Bennett AP5 for IPPB treatments every 3-4 waking hours. I have been able to continue teaching, going to meetings, traveling, shopping, etc. because of a portable machine that runs off my car's cigarette lighter adaptor. It is called a "Monaghan 517 IPPB Ventilator." We purchased it in 1981 from a home health care company in Wichita, Kansas, that is no longer in business. I called the Monaghan Company. No one there has ever heard of this vent, and there are none tucked away on their back shelves, etc. We have repaired 
this one so many times. But it will not last forever! I cannot find a modern piece of equipment that works as well as this one does for me. Joan suggested I post this request with pictures here. Perhaps someone has a Monaghan 517 that is no longer needed. I will gladly pay for it. If you can help me find this "dinosaur," please contact info@ventusers.org. Thank you. Jean Graber
