Ventilator

Draeger Medical, Telford, Pa, announces the launch of its newest ventilator, the Carinahome, into the US market. The Carinahome’s design enables caregivers to support patients’ ongoing conditions away from clinical settings. Providing both invasive and noninvasive ventilation, the new unit enables greater independence and choice of care settings for many patients with respiratory disorders.

(800) 437-2437
www.draeger-medical.com

Sleep Therapy Technology

Respironics, Murrysville, Pa, offers the System One™. System One combines two sleep therapy technologies: A-Flex™ technology (part of the REMstar® Auto M Series with A-Flex CPAP System), and the OptiLife™ mask (pictured), the first in the My Life™ Series. Building on the comfort of C-Flex technology, A-Flex matches pressure delivery to the patient’s entire breathing cycle. The headgear design and chin support of the OptiLife mask provide a soft foundation for the seal and eliminate nasal irritation, pressure, and pulling. The mask comes with pillow cushions in four sizes to ensure a seal for a wide range of patients. At 2.4 ounces, it is one of the lightest patient interfaces available and ideal for side sleepers.

www.respironics.com

Knee Supports and Stabilizers

The new Orthotex® Knee Supports and Stabilizers from Surgical Appliance Industries Inc, Cincinnati, combine the best features of the OTC Orthopaedic knitted and Professional Neoprene bracings. The product includes three-dimensional knitted fabric for conforming stretch, support, and comfort. This material is perforated and breathable, allowing moisture to escape for cooler extended wear comfort. Orthotex Knee Supports and Stabilizers come boxed in attractive four-color retail packaging that makes your display look bright and fresh, and allows your customers to make faster, better educated buying decisions.

(800) 888-0458
www.surgicalappliance.com

Oxygen Conserver

CHAD Therapeutics Inc, Chatsworth, Calif has announced that the BONSAI™ OXYPneumatic conserver has received official FDA 510(k) clearance. The latest innovation in conserving devices, the BONSAI is the first pneumatic conserver to offer up to a 6:1 savings ratio. Weighing just 9.9 ounces, the BONSAI conserver provides eight flow settings and an adjustable continuous flow feature, and utilizes a single-lumen cannula. CHAD is also introducing the OMNI-5™ and OMNI-2™ oxygen transfilling devices, which represent significant upgrades to CHAD’s pioneering Total O2® Delivery System. The OMNI-5 offers multiple new features including stationary oxygen up to 5 liters per minute and an automatic restart upgrade on the cylinder transfilling process.

(800) 423-8870
www.chadtherapeutics.com

Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Home Diagnostics Inc, Fort Lauderdale, Fla, a manufacturer and marketer of diabetes testing supplies, has announced the launch of the TRUEread™ blood glucose monitoring system. TRUEread was designed to be reliable and easy to use, and was created specifically to meet the needs of Medicare and Medicaid patients. TRUEread’s advanced biosensor and chip coding technology provides accurate results in 10 seconds from a single microliter of blood. Its data management features include a 200-test memory capacity, Internet data uploading capabilities to track results, and a large, easy-to-read display.

(888) 777-7357
www.homediagnostics.com

Full Face Mask

Hans Rudolph Inc, Kansas City, Mo, introduces the Full Face V2™ Mask. The V2 offers patient satisfaction with its new seal technology. The new V2 airtight, leak-free seal fits a wider variety of face geometries, is lightweight, and has chin cup and nose bridge braces that add stability and assure leak-free fits. Reusable and disposable versions are available for all CPAP/bilevel and NIV devices.

(800) 456-6695
www.rudolphkc.com