Portable Interferential
Newwave Medical LLC, Plano, Tex, received Food and Drug Administration clearance to market its portable interferential. The Smartwave IF features a true sine wave, three presets, and one programmable setting with a full-frequency sweep, a count-down clock, a patient-compliance meter, both bipolar and quad-polar leads, and a 3-year warranty. It uses a 9-volt battery or AC wall power adaptor. (888) 488-9283.

Power Chair Lift
Harmar Mobility, Sarasota, Fla, offers the AL500 Universal Power Chair Lift. It features quick-release tensioners for use with public transportation vehicles and hooks that retract with a push of a button. The AL500 weighs less than 100 pounds, is compatible with class 2 receivers, and has a lifting capacity of 325 pounds. It works with most passenger cars, vans, trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Additional features include a manual crank backup, a license plate holder, and a drop bracket. (800) 833-0478; http://harmarautolift.com.

Incontinence Care
First Quality Products, Great Neck, NY, introduces Prevail® Fits to a T™, an easy-to-apply incontinence product. The T-shaped brief and numbered tape tabs simplify application and removal. Prevail is available in two sizes: medium/regular, which fits hip size 35" to 47"; and large/extra-large, which fits hip size 48" to 64". (800) 277-3551 ext 4418; www.fqnet.com.

Nebulizer Compressor
PARI Respiratory Equipment, Monterey, Calif, presents the Proneb® Ultra, a compressor for delivering aerosolized medications to asthma, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. For use with PARI’s reusable nebulizers, the Proneb Ultra can reduce treatment time to 5 minutes. A pediatric version is also available. (800) 327-8632; www.PARI.com.

Home Catheter
Mentor, Santa Barbara, Calif, announces the Self-Cath® plus hydrophilic catheter. The Self-Cath plus is designed to minimize urethral friction, making insertion and withdrawal easier and more comfortable. The latex-free device is intended for single-use, intermittent catheterization. The Self-Cath plus also has an uncoated GripZone™ area to make it easier for patients to control. (800) 328-3863; www.mentorcorp.com.

Lightweight Ventilator
Pulmonetic Systems, Colton, Calif, announces a new addition to its LTV Series Ventilators, the LTV800. The compact and lightweight LTV800 is designed for the patient who requires volume ventilation. (800) 754-1914; www.pulmonetic.com.  

Patient Lift Elite Ltd, Plains, Mont, introduces the Model E-Z 1000 Patient Lift, which combines a stationary base combined with a swivel seat. The E-Z 1000 eliminates the need for two attendants to move the machine to make a transfer. It is made of stainless steel, uses a 24-volt battery, and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. (406) 826-5554.

Ventilator Stand
Respironics, Pittsburgh, announces the BiPAP® Vision™ Mobile Stand III. It features a larger storage area, a removable, modular tray design, a “Tee Bar” handle, and locking and steerable casters. “Easy Mount” fasteners allow secure mounting and quick removal of the ventilator, and an elastomeric cord wrap simplifies storage of the power cord. Side rails provide flexibility in mounting accessories. (800) 345-6443; www.respironics.com.

CPAP Mask
Hans Rudolph Inc, Kansas City, Mo, introduces the Nasal CPAP Mask. This low cost continuous positive airway pressure mask has an adjustable nose strap that allows it to conform to the patient’s nose. Also available in a soft-foam version. (800) 456-6695; www.rudolphkc.com.