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Products 2024: Bubble CPAP

An online exclusive look at the available bubble CPAP noninvasive respiratory support devices on the market from B&B Medical, Dräger Medical, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Respiralogics.

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Respironics Founder Gerald McGinnis Dies at 89

Gerald E. McGinnis, founder of Respironics and creator of the first CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea, died on Jan 25 at age 89.

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FDA ‘Unsatisfied’ With Philips Recall Status, Demands More Testing

The FDA has requested Philips conduct additional testing on its recalled CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices, calling testing to date inadequate to fully evaluate the risks posed to users.

FDA Clears Somnics’ Pressure Titration Capability for Sleep Therapy Device

by RT Staff | Jun 29, 2023 | Breathing Disorders, Therapy Devices | 0

Physicians will now have the ability to adjust the negative pressure settings of the iNAP sleep therapy device between -27 cmH2O and -122 cmH2O.

PAP Therapies Linked to Lower Mortality and Enhanced Quality of Life

by RT Staff | May 30, 2023 | Breathing Disorders | 0

Medical experts at the American Thoracic Society International Conference unveiled new evidence that demonstrates the benefits of positive airway pressure therapies for patients with sleep apnea.

Philips Recalls Certain Reworked DreamStation CPAP, BiPAP Machines

by RT Staff | Apr 7, 2023 | Breathing Disorders, Recalls & Advisories | 0

The recall pertains to certain reworked DreamStations that also were recalled in June 2021.

Monaghan Inks Deal to Provide Premier With Respiratory Devices

by RT Staff | Apr 6, 2023 | Business News | 0

The new partnership adds Monaghan respiratory therapy products to Premier’s purchasing and supply chain system.

FDA Expands Clearance of Luna G3 Bilevel for NIV

by RT Staff | Dec 15, 2022 | FDA Approvals, ICU & Ventilation, Therapy Devices | 0

The Luna G3 Bilevel S/T 30Vt was granted 510(k) clearance by the US FDA for use as a noninvasive ventilator (NIV), according to manufacturer React Health.

Caire Adds Repair Authority to Service Support Network

by RT Staff | Sep 21, 2022 | Business News, Therapy Devices | 0

In response to increased demands on oxygen equipment fleets, Caire has added Repair Authority to the company’s Authorized Service Center network.

Philips Mask Recall: Five CPAP/BiPAP Masks Recalled Due to Risk of Injury, Death

by RT Staff | Sep 6, 2022 | Breathing Disorders, Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

Philips Respironics has recalled certain CPAP and BiPAP masks containing magnets that may cause potential injuries or death when the magnets interfere with certain implanted metallic medical devices and metallic objects in the body, according to an FDA alert.

Additional Recall for Certain Philips BiPAP Devices

by RT Staff | Aug 29, 2022 | Breathing Disorders, ICU & Ventilation, Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

Certain Philips BiPAP devices are being recalled due to the potential to release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), according to the FDA.

Monaghan Medical to Supply Medication Delivery, OPEP/PAP Devices to Children’s Hospital Association

by RT Staff | Jun 28, 2022 | Business News | 0

Monaghan Medical Corp and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) have agreed to a three-year contract for Monaghan provide CHA members with devices in two categories: respiratory therapy medication delivery, and oscillatory positive expiratory pressure/positive airway pressure (OPEP/PAP).

Tag: CPAP BiPAP and PAP therapy

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