Metallic Holding Chamber
PARI Respiratory Equipment Inc, Monterey, Calif, offers the PARI Vortex™, an anodized aluminum, nonelectrostatic valved holding chamber that optimizes delivery of metered dose inhaler (MDI) medications. This aerosol device increases the retrieval time for the patient to receive the MDI medication, which permits more of the dose to be delivered into the patient’s lungs. Studies have shown aerosol particles are trapped in the interior of a conventional plastic holding chamber due to the constant electrostatic charge. The more effective metallic PARI Vortex provides a new tool to help patients successfully manage respiratory diseases.
(800) 327-8632; www.pari.com.

Cinch up the Side
TruForm®-OTC®, a division of Surgical Appliance Industries Inc, Cincinnati, offers “Cinch-It” Side Lace Lumbosacral Orthoses (LSOs). Available in two styles, the 880-HS is long and cut for the male figure and the 780-HS is short and cut with a 7-inch hip development for the female figure. Side lace adjustment makes the garment billable as L0561, and flexible boning is sewn into back casings for mild support.
(800) 888-0458; www.truform-otc.com.

Carbon Fiber Insoles
PEL Supply Co, Cleveland, introduces APEX® carbon fiber insoles formulated from a new thermoplastic composite material that allows thermal modification to accommodate the shape and fit needed by the patient. The material is thin, lightweight, and strong, and the graphite construction ensures energy return without deformation of shape or loss or resiliency after continuous use. The insoles are available in contoured and flat plates, or Morton toe. (800) 321-1264; www.pelsupply.com.

Hot/Cold Therapy Display
Uni-Patch, Wabasha, Minn, a division of Tyco International Ltd, offers a point of purchase display for the Versa-Pac™ line of hot/cold therapy products. Measuring 18 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and 6 feet high, the permanent retail display accommodates the full product line. (800) 328-9454; www.uni-patch.com.

Incontinence Garments
Hygienic Industries Inc, Sunny Isles Beach, Fla, introduces four everyday/ health care product lines. The Ashley Lee® brand of panties and briefs is designed for light incontinence. The Safe And Dry® line is for women, and Mature Basics® and Safe and Dry For Him are designed for men with moderate incontinence. All garments are made using Fabrapel® treatment that adds a nondetectable, hypoallergenic coating that is comfortable, breathable, and noiseless. (305) 937-0824; www.hygienics.com.  

Sleep Apnea Therapy Mask
Hans Rudolph Inc, Kansas City, Mo, introduces the New 7600 Series VMask, a full face (oro-nasal) mask for use with CPAP/NPPV-type blowers and ventilators. The face piece and sealing flange are integrally molded of soft, clear, silicone rubber in a new anatomically contoured design with ribbed support for a leak-free and comfortable fit.

The mask comes in 5 sizes and has a antiasphyxia valve and CO2 flush holes in it for safety. A new Quick-Release Headgear was designed for patient comfort and safety and is available in two sizes.
(800) 456-6695; www.rudolphkc.com.