Walker

Graham-Field, Atlanta, Ga, introduces the Lumex® FoldAway Onyx Walker. The FoldAway is easy to assemble and disassemble, folding to a fraction of its assembled size, ready for storage or transport. Other features include: bungee-cord legs that fold and unfold easily and quickly, a dual lever release mechanism that requires little dexterity to operate and allows the user to fold each walker side independently. The FoldAway's finished aluminum frame is durable and lightweight at only 6 pounds. The FoldAway features a maximum weight capacity 300 pounds and a limited lifetime warranty.

800-347-5678
www.grahamfield.com

Hinged Elevated Toilet Seat

Maddak LLC, Pequannock, NJ, offers the Bath Safe hinged elevated toilet seat, featuring a seat riser made of two parts hinged together. The seat elevates seating position by 4 inches and can be lifted in the same manner as a standard toilet seat, allowing easier cleaning. The product is installed using your own toilet seat and lid to minimally alter appearance. More information and a copy of the latest ABLEWARE®/BATH SAFE™ Home Healthcare Catalog are available.

(973) 628-7600
www.maddak.com

Nasal Pillow System

ResMed Corp, Poway, Calif, introduces the new Swift™ LT nasal pillows system. The system is designed to provide comfort and stability for effective therapy. The system weighs 2.3 ounces, and its vents disperse air away from the patient and bed partner, for a quiet and comfortable night's sleep. The Swift LT features a patented rotating barrel, which can be adjusted to accommodate various nasal features for a customized fit. The dual-wall nasal pillows sit on a flexible pillow base to ensure a secure, comfortable seal. The pillows seal softly on contact and gently diffuse airflow through the nasal passage, resulting in fewer symptoms of dryness. Soft, flexible, and stable headgear sits lightly on the face to minimize facial marks and expands to accommodate a wide range of facial features. For added convenience, the flexible, lightweight tubing (with optional tube retainer) allows for multiple sleeping positions, including on the side and back.

(858) 746-2400
www.resmed.com

Foot Mouse

The ergonomically designed Footime™ foot mouse and programmable pedal from Bili Inc, City of Industry, Calif, are the latest entrants in the increasingly competitive aids to daily living market. The makers say the new device can help people with hand, arm, and shoulder problems by allowing them to do all computer entries (typing and surfing) by foot. It's a two-part input device: one for cursor control ("slipper"), the other for mouse clicks and shortcuts (the pedal).

The slipper-shaped cursor controller, with elastic strap and Velcro ends, can fit any foot. The pedal, with two-level design, prevents users from stepping on the wrong buttons. These buttons mimic hand mouse clicks, but also allow people to program customized shortcuts (up to 10 shortcuts for each program). The preset shortcuts selected from popular programs add convenience.

A small pop-up window on screen shows all button locations and their defined functions. Users can "see" and touch the buttons by foot. When working with some on-screen keyboard software, the mouse also enables people to do typing by foot.

(626) 333-8718
www.bilila.com

UPEASY Available in US

Uplift Technologies Inc, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is making its UPEASY line of seating products available to American buyers. The company's Seat Assist and Power Seat are lifting cushions using patented LeveLift technology. "As active participants in the health care industry and with changes happening in Medicare, we know there is a critical need for cash products," says Tom Quigg, director of marketing and sales for Uplift. "UPEASY Seat Assist and Power Seat are based on Uplift's proven Medicare products, but with adjustments to make them more attractive to cost-conscious consumers."

The Seat Assist is a nonelectric lifting cushion that supports up to 80% of a user's weight, and with no cords it can be used at home or elsewhere. The Power Seat is an electrically powered lift cushion that provides 100% lift, up and down, transforming almost any seat into a lifting chair. "These products provide independence for consumers," notes Quigg, "and are a great cash add-on for those who already have lift chairs, or need a portable lift option."

Designed to provide value for the consumer and respectable margins for resellers, UPEASY is a retail-ready line supported by merchandising tools. Quigg explains, "We have designed a complete program—attractive packaging, clear, concise sales brochures, online consumer education, and point of sale tools that make the product line an easy choice for resellers."

(902) 422-0804
www.up-lift.com

Compression Hosiery

Medi USA, Whitsett, NC, announces the launch of Mediven® Sheer & Soft compression hosiery. The hosiery is designed to offer consumers a fashionable, discreet, and comfortable, medically effective compression stocking suitable for day and evening wear. The complete Mediven line includes ready-made and special order prescription and nonprescription stockings in a variety of fabrics, styles, and colors. Mediven stockings are manufactured with skin-friendly yarns and dyes and are guaranteed to provide accurate and precise graduated compression for months. To give the health and fashion conscious consumer more choices, Mediven Sheer & Soft is available in five colors, four styles, and two leg lengths. To satisfy mild to firm medical compression needs, Mediven Sheer & Soft is available in four levels of compression: 8-15 mm Hg, 15-20 mm Hg, 20-30 mm Hg, and 30-40 mm Hg.

(800) 633-6334
www.mediusa.com

Scooter

Pride Mobility, Exeter, Pa, offers the Victory 9 scooter. The Victory 9 delivers the high- performance operation and feature-rich design of the Victory family of scooters. Features include one-hand disassembly, lightweight and nonscuffing wheels, an auto-connecting front-to-rear harness, and Delta tiller with wraparound handles. The Victory 9 also includes low-profile tires and back-lit battery gauge. The Victory 9 has a long-lasting, high-intensity LED headlight and a 325-pound weight capacity.

(800) 800-8586
www.pridemobility.com

Walker Attachments

Maddak, Pequannock, NJ, introduces ABLEWARE® Walker Glides, a line of durable high-density nylon walker glides enabling smoother movement of wheeled walkers over a variety of surfaces, thresholds, and elevations. The front of the glides are curved upward like skis and allow the walker to glide effortlessly over bumps and ridges without the need to lift the legs. One size adjusts to fit most walkers. For indoor and outdoor use. Includes a bag of two easy-to-install glides.

(973) 628-7600
www.maddak.com

Pneumatic Conserver

SP Medical, Cleveland, manufactures and markets the Oxy-Serve II conserver. The Oxy-Serve II is a patient-friendly, lightweight, and efficient pneumatic oxygen-conserving device. Oxygen is delivered in milliseconds with a tapered waveform and a bolus of oxygen during the critical first phase of inhalation. The Oxy-Serve II's many features include a switch, which allows the device to operate in conservation mode from 1 to 6 lpm and as a continuous flow regulator from 1 to 5 lpm. The breathing sensitivity of the conserver ensures it is effective for a broad range of patients. The Oxy-Serve II has an aluminum body and brass internals throughout the flow path. Its unique wrap-around, compact design minimizes damage when a cylinder is overturned.

(800) 651-9490
www.spmed.com

Chair Tilt and Lift

Quantum Rehab® a division of Pride Mobility Products Corp, Exeter, Pa, introduces its new seating innovation, the TRU-Balance® 2 Lift & Tilt. It offers versatility and ease of adjustment while providing 10 inches of elevation for enhanced access to out-of-reach items and 50 degrees of tilt. The TRU-Balance 2 Lift & Tilt is designed to deliver great patient outcomes and is available with power recline, power front riggings, and TRU-Comfort seating. With a maximum weight capacity up to 300 pounds, the TRU-Balance 2 Lift & Tilt will be available exclusively on Quantum power chairs.

(800) 800-8586
www.pridemobility.com

Portable Oxygen

SeQual Technologies Inc, San Diego, offers the Eclipse Oxygen System. The Eclipse provides 3 lpm of continuous flow oxygen therapy. The telescoping handle cart facilitates movement in or outside the home. The internal auto-recharge power cartridge enables easy movement between AC and DC power outlets without interruption of oxygen therapy, allowing longer excursion times as well as overnight travel. The Eclipse eliminates the fear of running out of oxygen and gives patients peace of mind.

(800) 826-4610
www.eclipseoxygen.com

Ostomy Garment

Tytex, Woonsocket, RI, introduces the newest member of the CareFix™ assortment of ostomy garments, the StomaSafe Plus. The StomaSafe Plus effectively conceals and securely supports the ostomy pouch, enabling the user to live a physically active life. StomaSafe Plus is made from a soft microfiber material that is seamless and latex-free for maximum comfort and minimum skin irritation. The attractive and easy-to-wear design comes in white or beige and has three flexible sizes. StomaSafe Plus can be used with both one- and two-piece systems.

(401) 762-4100
www.tytex.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

Dressing Aid

Med Supply of Tampa Inc, Tampa, Fla, now offers Clip & Pull, a new dressing aid that allows those who have difficulty bending and using their arms, to pull up and retrieve panties, briefs, shorts, skirts, and trousers without bending, and using only one hand. The clips open and close with a very gentle squeeze, assisting those with limited hand movement or strength. The user sits down with the garment on the lap, clips the unit to the front of the garment, then, holding the loop at the top of the Y-shaped strap, drops the garment to the floor at the feet. Then it is a simple matter to insert the feet into the garment and pull it up to the knees. Standing up and raising the garment to the waist complete the process.

(800) 886-4331
www.medsupplyoftampa.net.

Oxygen Therapy

Inogen, Goleta, Calif, offers the Inogen One, an oxygen therapy technology designed to eliminate scheduled deliveries and the associated costs of coordinating patient travel, thereby reducing reimbursement pressure. Inogen One emphasizes single-solution, cost-effective respiratory home health care equipment, improving patient care as well as operational efficiency for providers.

(866) 765-2800
www.inogen.net.