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1 Positive Airway Pressure Systems This buyers guide has been brought to you by: A comprehensive listing of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of PAP equipment, with at-a-glance charts detailing the various interfaces available. DeVilbiss 7747 E. Dry Creek Pkwy. Longmont, CO (800) Web site: Product line: Aerosol, sleep, and oxygen therapy Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Alcalde Dr., Ste. 101 Laguna Hills, CA (949) ; (800) Fax: (949) info@fphcare.com Web site: Product line: CPAP devices, CPAP interfaces, CPAP humidifiers, respiratory humidifiers, infant warmers, neonatal resuscitators Company description: Fisher & Paykel entered the respiratory care market in 1971 with the development of a respiratory humidifier system for use in critical care. The company offers a broad range of products and systems for respiratory care, neonatal care, and operating rooms, and for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Invacare Corp. 1 Invacare Way Elyria, OH (440) ; (800) Fax: (440) info@invacare.com Web site: Product line: Envoy, HomeFill, Polaris, SoftX, Twilight, Web Ox, bariatric products, beds and bed accessories, highly maneuverable vehicles and powered mobility lifts, lifts and slings, seating and positioning, therapeutic support surfaces, and wheelchairs Company description: Invacare Corp. manufactures and distributes home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. Puritan Bennett/Tyco Healthcare 4280 Hacienda Dr. Pleasanton, CA (925) ; (800) Web site: Product line: GoodKnight 420 Series CPAP/ bilevel devices Company description: Puritan Bennett is a worldwide producer of respiratory-related medical products, serving patients from the hospital to the home. ResMed Corp Danielson St. Poway, CA (858) ; (800) Fax: (858) reception@resmed.com Web site: Product line: S8 CPAP devices, S8 APAP devices, Mirage series patient interfaces, VPAP III bilevel devices, and HumidAire 2i and HumidAire 3i humidification systems Company description: ResMed manufactures medical equipment for the screening, treatment, and management of sleep-disordered breathing and other respiratory disorders. RespCare 6601 Lyons Rd., Ste. B1-B4 Coconut Creek, FL (561) Fax: (888) Web site: Product line: CPAP, nasal masks, and nebulizers Company description: RespCare markets a line of therapeutic respiratory equipment for domestic and international markets. Its product line is designed to be a low-cost alternative in the demanding managed care marketplace. Respironics Inc Murry Ridge Ln. Murrysville, PA (724) ; (800) Fax: (724) customer.service@respironics.com Web site: Company description: Respironics develops, manufactures, and distributes innovative products and programs that serve the global sleep and respiratory markets, marketing to 131 countries and employing more than 4,700 associates worldwide. Somnotech LLC 706 Seco Rd. Monroeville, PA (412) ; (800) Fax: (412) rpkarem@somnotech.com Web site: VIASYS Healthcare Savi Ranch Pkwy. Yorba Linda, CA (714) ; (800) Fax: (714) Web site: Product line: Tiara, Orion, Pegasus, and Lyra Company description: VIASYS Healthcare is comprised of companies that specialize in respiratory care, neurology, vascular medicine, critical care, and the medical and surgical product markets. A Word From ADVANCE We invite comments about the Positive Airway Pressure Systems so that future efforts may better serve ADVANCE readers. Please forward comments to Sharlene George, Editor, ADVANCE for Managers of Respiratory Care, 2900 Horizon Dr., King of Prussia, PA 19406; sgeorge@merion.com; fax: (610) ; phone: (610) , ext ADVANCE strives for accuracy in all its buyers guides, but cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions due to illegibility or poor fax transmission. Inclusion or exclusion does not mean that ADVANCE endorses one company over another. Only companies that responded to the ADVANCE survey were included in this buyers guide. ADVANCE reserved the right to edit entries for style, clarity, brevity and fairness. Information in the listings came from the companies. Trademark and registered symbols are listed here as they were returned on surveys. guide compiled by Lauren Constance Everingham

2 positive airway pressure systems Company name DeVilbiss Product name or model number RPM AutoAdjust 9054 Cost Warranty Two years Two years Two years Mode of operation CPAP CPAP AutoAdjust, CPAP For bilevel models: IPAP to EPAP sensitivity setting Indications for use OSA OSA OSA Dimensions (H x L x W) in inches 4 x 10.8 x x 10.8 x x 10.8 x 7.5 Weight 3.6 lbs. 3.6 lbs. 3.6 lbs. Power requirements (AC/DC) V, 50/60 Hz V, 50/60 Hz V, 50/60 Hz Overall noise level (dba) < 30 at 10 cm H 2 0 < 30 at 10 cm H 2 0 < 30 at 10 cm H 2 0 Automatic start/stop No Operating pressure range (cm H 2 O) 3 to 20 3 to 20 3 to 20 Adjustable starting ramp pressure In CPAP mode Pressure delay function Pressure adjustment increments (cm H 2 O) Ramp time (minutes) 0, 10, 20, 30, 45 0, 10, 20, 30, 45 0 to 240 (AutoAdjust mode) Automatic leak compensation Automatic altitude compensation Manual Detection of apnea/hypopnea No No Soft exhalation technology Memory No Compliance meter Downloadable compliance information Alarms (audio/visual) No Remote programming capabilities ecompliance ecompliance Filters Humidifiers Heated humidification Other features Interfaces with ecompliance Adjust parameters via ecompliance Adjust parameters remotely via ecompliance; compensates pressure for altitude and temperature variations; automatic patient notification for mask changes and filter cleaning; built-in Epworth Sleepiness Scale recorder Accessories FlexAire, FlexSet, and Serenity nasal CPAP masks; Lyra nasal interface; Hans Rudolph full face mask FlexAire, FlexSet, and Serenity nasal CPAP masks; Lyra nasal interface; Hans Rudolph full face mask; 12 VDC option; DeVilbiss CPAP LT software; optional Palm OS software FlexAire, FlexSet, and Serenity nasal CPAP masks; Lyra nasal interface; Hans Rudolph full face mask; download directly to PC for evaluation with DeVilbiss CPAP LT software; optional oximetry package; six analog outputs available with the 9055A ABOB; optional Palm OS software

3 Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Invacare Corp. RPM Bilevel 9055 SleepStyle 200 Series SleepStyle 600 Series with ThermoSmart Polaris EX CPAP Two years Two year replacement Two year replacement Two years Bilevel, CPAP CPAP CPAP CPAP 3 to 25 cm H 2 O OSA Adult OSA Adult OSA OSA 4 x 10.8 x x 6.7 x x 6.7 x x 8.5 x lbs. 4.4 lbs. 4.6 lbs. 4.2 lbs V, 50/60 Hz AC or DC with inverter AC or DC with inverter AC < 30 at 10 cm H 2 O < 29 < No No No 3 to 25 4 to 20 4 to 20 4 to 20 Proportional Proportional to , 10, 20, 30 No No No No No No No $228 positive airway pressure systems No No No ecompliance No No No Disposable Disposable Inlet filter 9100 Cool passover, heated humidification options Heated humidification with ThermoSmart technology Adjust parameters remotely via ecompliance; Flow Rounding (eases into IPAP/EPAP) for improved comfort; automatic patient notification for mask changes and filter cleaning; built-in Epworth Sleepiness Scale recorder Ambient Tracking Plus humidification technology Passover, integrated heated SoftX Technology FlexAire, FlexSet, and Serenity nasal CPAP masks; Lyra nasal interface; Hans Rudolph full face mask; download directly to PC for evaluation with DeVilbiss CPAP LT software; six analog outputs available with the 9055A ABOB; optional Palm OS software Carrying case

4 positive airway pressure systems Company name Invacare Corp. Puritan Bennett/Tyco Healthcare Product name or model number Polaris EX CPAP with EZ-Fill Heated Humidifier GoodKnight 420E Auto-CPAP GoodKnight 420G Cost $335 Warranty Two years Two years Two years Mode of operation For bilevel models: IPAP to EPAP sensitivity setting CPAP Indications for use OSA OSA OSA Dimensions (H x L x W) in inches 5 x 11.5 x x 7.9 x x 7.9 x 5.7 Weight 6 lbs. Approx. 1.5 lbs. Approx. 1.5 lbs. Power requirements (AC/DC) AC Overall noise level (dba) at 10 cm H 2 O 31 at 10 cm H 2 O Automatic start/stop No No No Operating pressure range (cm H 2 O) 4 to 20 4 to 20 4 to 20 Adjustable starting ramp pressure Pressure delay function Pressure adjustment increments (cm H 2 O) Ramp time (minutes) 5, 10, 20, 30 0 to 30 0 to 30 Automatic leak compensation Automatic altitude compensation No Detection of apnea/hypopnea No No Soft exhalation technology Memory Compliance meter Downloadable compliance information No Alarms (audio/visual) No No No Remote programming capabilities No No Filters Inlet filter Humidifiers Passover, integrated heated Heated humidification Other features SoftX Technology Accessories Carrying case Breeze SleepGear CPAP interface, Breeze SleepGear CPAP interface,

5 ResMed Corp. RespCare GoodKnight 420S GoodKnight 425 Bilevel VPAP Adapt SV RemRest-Tier 2 Two years Two years Two years Three years Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV), CPAP OSA OSA Central sleep apnea, mixed apnea, periodic breathing 3.1 x 7.9 x x 7.9 x x 9.8 x x 8.6 x 9.4 Approx. 1.5 lbs. Approx. 1.5 lbs lbs.; 9.24 lbs. with Humidaire 2i V, V; DC input via V converter 31 at 10 cm H 2 O 31 at 10 cm H 2 O < 30 < 30 No No 4 to 20 3 to 25 4 to to $179 Input range: V, 50/60 Hz, < 120 VA, 12 VDC 0 to 30 0 to 30 Adjustable from 5 to 50 in five-minute increments No No 356 days Usage, leak, average pressure, tidal volume, respiratory rate, minute volume positive airway pressure systems No No Inlet Reticulated polyester foam: ppi Optional integrated HumidAire 2i FDA-approved to treat central sleep apnea, including complex sleep apnea, mixed apnea, and periodic breathing; detailed treatment data downloadable to PC, including SpO 2 ; integrated humidifer option Optional Breeze SleepGear CPAP interface, Breeze SleepGear CPAP interface, Filters, auto adapter, carry bag, oxygen kit, velocity passover humidifier, Fisher & Paykel Ambient Tracking heater kit

6 positive airway pressure systems Company name Respironics Product name or model number BiPAP Auto with Bi-Flex REMstar Auto M Series with C-Flex Cost REMstar M Series Warranty Two years Two years Two years Two years Mode of operation Auto-adjusting bilevel PAP Auto-adjusting CPAP CPAP CPAP For bilevel models: IPAP to EPAP sensitivity setting Indications for use Adult OSA Adult OSA Adult OSA Adult OSA REMstar Plus M Series with C-Flex Dimensions (H x L x W) in inches 4.72 x 9.45 x x 7.5 x x 7.5 x x 7.5 x 5 Weight 4 lbs. 2.2 lbs. 2.2 lbs. 2.2 lbs. Power requirements (AC/DC) VAC; DC with adapter VAC; DC with adapter Overall noise level (dba) VAC; DC with adapter Automatic start/stop Operating pressure range (cm H 2 O) 4 to 25 4 to 20 4 to 20 4 to VAC; DC adapter Adjustable starting ramp pressure 4 to EPAP, patient adjustable 4 to CPAP, patient adjustable 4 to CPAP, patient adjustable 4 to CPAP, patient adjustable Pressure delay function Pressure adjustment increments (cm H 2 O) Ramp time (minutes) 0 to 45 in five-minute increments 0 to 45 in five-minute increments to 45 in five-minute increments Automatic leak compensation No No Automatic altitude compensation No No Detection of apnea/hypopnea No No Soft exhalation technology No Memory Six months at three usage sessions/day; seven days in-depth data analysis; and more Seven- and 30-day averages; SmartCard; nine months at three usage sessions/day; seven days in-depth analysis; and more Therapy meter, total therapy hours, total blower hours, usage sessions > four hours 0 to 45 in five-minute increments Seven- and 30-day averages; SmartCard (optional); nine months at three usage sessions/day; and more Compliance meter Downloadable compliance information Breathing detection, sessions > four hours Breathing detection, Encore Pro compliance reporting capabilities Breathing detection Alarms (audio/visual) No Remote programming capabilities No Breathing detection, Encroe Pro compliance reporting capabilities Filters Pollen, ultra-fine (optional) Pollen, ultra-fine (optional) Pollen, ultra-fine (optional) Pollen, ultra-fine (optional) Humidifiers Integrated, passover Integrated, passover Integrated, passover Integrated, passover Heated humidification Other features Lighted keypad, auto on/off, mask alert, SmartCard Lighted LEDs, auto on/off, mask alert, patient reminders, LCD keypad setup, SmartCard Fine pressure calibration, lighted LEDs, altitude compensation (low, medium, high), LCD keypad setup Lighted LEDs, altitude compensation (low, medium, high), LCD keypad setup, SmartCard (optional) Accessories Travel pack, DC power system Travel pack, DC power system Travel pack, DC power system Travel pack, DC power system

7 Somnotech LLC VIASYS Healthcare REMstar Pro M Series with C-Flex Trend 100 Trend 200 Orion Pegasus $399 $499 Two years Two year replacement Two year replacement Two years Two years CPAP CPAP CPAP CPAP CPAP Adult OSA OSA OSA OSA, UARS OSA, UARS x 7.5 x 5 4 x 9 x x 9 x x 12 x x 12 x lbs. 5 lbs. 5 lbs. 3.5 lbs. 3.5 lbs VAC; DC with adapter 110, 210 AC VAC < 32 RMS < 32 RMS No No No 4 to 20 4 to 18 4 to 18 4 to 18 3 to 20 4 to CPAP, patient adjustable No No No to 45 in five-minute increments 10, 20, 30 10, 20, 30 5 to 20 5 to 45 No No No No No No No No No No No No Seven- and 30-day averages; SmartCard; nine months at three usage sessions/day; seven days in-depth analysis; and more positive airway pressure systems Breathing detection, Encore Pro compliance reporting capabilities Hour meter No Up to one year No No No No No No No Pollen, ultra-fine (optional) Two stage Two stage Integrated, passover Lighted LEDs, auto on/off, mask alert, patient reminders, LCD keypad setup, SmartCard Alarm clock, leak alarm, power failure alarm Choice of colors Travel pack, DC power system n