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Non-Ipas MVA Products

Ipas is an international non-profit organization committed to providing high quality MVA technology. We stand behind the instruments we distribute and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and quality standards for medical devices. Our instruments are listed with the FDA and we are ISO and CE-certified. Ipas instruments are manufactured through a contract with Pacific Hospital Supply (PAHSCO), a medical device manufacturer in Taiwan.

Ipas products are available only through designated distributors or through Ipas directly. Ipas does not engage in online sales of MVA instruments nor are we affiliated with any entity selling MVA instruments through the Internet.

A number of commercial manufacturers and distributors sell other, non-Ipas manual vacuum instruments, principally single-valve aspirators and selected cannulae. Other manufacturers sometimes attempt to imitate the Ipas instruments and/or labeling. However, purchasers should be aware that the quality may not be reliable and that purchasing from other sources carries risks.

If you choose to purchase MVA instruments from another source, you should consider the following questions:

Do you know who manufactures the instruments?
Does that manufacturer guarantee their quality and ensure that they are safe for use in your clinical practice? Does the manufacturer have the internationally recognized ISO or CE quality registrations?
Does the manufacturer provide timely and comprehensive customer service? In the case of problems or defects, can you reach the manufacturer by phone or in-person and be assured that problems or defects will be resolved?
Is the product you are purchasing from another entity legally registered for use in your country? Are you aware that importing unregistered, non-Ipas instruments may violate your country's laws and regulations?
If you purchase online, do you have the documentation necessary to retrieve the instruments from customs?

If you have questions or concerns, please contact customerservice@ipas.org