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2005stick-on foams, gels and accessories; This buyers guide quick-release and standard headgear Company Description: Hans Rudolph has been brought has designed and manufactured respiratory interfaces for breathing therapy and to you by: testing since 1938. AEIOMed 1313 5th St., Ste. 205 Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 455-0550; (866) 722-2507 Fax: (612) 455-0551 Web Site: www.aeiomed.com Product Line: aura Company Description: AEIOMed is an innovative new company whose sole purpose is to revolutionize treatment and imporive patient comfort and compliance with aura. DeVilbiss, a Division of Sunrise Medical 7477 E. Dry Creek Pkwy. Longmont, CO 80503 (800) 333-4000 Web site: www.sunrisemedical.com; www.sleepcompliance.com Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc. 22982 Alcalde Dr. Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 470-3900; (800) 446-3908 Fax: (949) 470-3933 Web Site: www.fphcare.com E-mail: information@fphcare.com Product Line: devices and interfaces, respiratory humidifiers Company Description: Fisher & Paykel has been developing respiratory care products for more than 30 years. Its sleep products include, heated humidification devices, and a broad range of interfaces. Hans Rudolph Inc. 7205 Central Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 363-5522; (800) 456-6695 Fax: (816) 822-1414 Web Site: www.rudolphkc.com E-mail: hri@rudolphkc.com Product Line: Oro-nasal Vmasks for /bilevel and noninvasive ventilation; nasal /bilevel masks; mask seal Airway Interface Buyers Guide A comprehensive listing of manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of airway interfaces with at-a-glance charts detailing the various interfaces available. InnoMed Technologies 23257 State Rd. 7, Ste. 207 Boca Raton, FL 33428 (561) 558-0129; (888) 925-2526 Fax: (561) 956-2526 E-mail: support@innomedinc.com Web Site: www.innomedinc.com Product Line: Nasal cannula interfaces Company Description: InnoMed Technologies markets Nasal-Aire interfaces with L-Flow technology for sleep apnea in the home care market, and noninvasive ventilation for critical care. Invacare Corp. One Invacare Way Elyria, OH 44036 (440) 329-6000; (800) 333-6900 Fax: (800) 678-4682 Web Site: www.invacare.com E-mail: info@invacare.com Product Line: Bariatrics, beds, powered mobility lifts, respiratory, seating and positioning, self-care and patient aids, therapeutic support services, unirecliners and wheelchairs Company Description: Invacare manufactures and distributes innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. Puritan Bennett/Tyco Healthcare 4280 Hacienda Dr. Pleasanton, CA 94588 (800) 635-5267 Web Site: www.puritanbennett.com 14040 Danielson St. Poway, CA 92064 (858) 746-2400; (800) 424-0737 Fax: (858) 746-2900 Web Site: www.resmed.com E-mail: reception@resmed.com Product Line:, and bilevel devices with optional humidification and diagnostic software; nasal interface systems, including full face masks, nasal masks and a nasal pillows system Company Description: ResMed manufactures medical equipment for the screening, treatment and management of sleep-disordered breathing. Respironics Inc. 1010 Murry Ridge Ln. Murrysville, PA 15668 (724) 387-4000; (800) 345-6443 Fax: (724) 387-5012 Web Site: www.respironics.com E-mail: customer.service@respironics.com Company Description: Respironics develops, manufactures and distributes programs that serve the global sleep and respiratory markets. It markets its products in more than 125 countries. SleepNet Corp. 1050 Perimeter Rd. Manchester, NH 03103 (603) 624-1911; (800) 742-3646 Fax: (603) 641-9440 Web Site: www.sleep-net.com E-mail: sleepnet@sleep-net.com Product Line: IQ, Phantom, MiniMe, Holey Cap, Holey Strap Company Description: SleepNet manufactures single-size OSA masks with flexible shells and soft, light gel cushions for patient comfort and sleep lab convenience. VIASYS Healthcare 22705 Savi Ranch Pkwy. Yorba Linda, CA 92887 (714) 283-2228; (800) 231-2466 Fax: (714) 283-8439 Web Site: www.viasyshealthcare.com Product Line: Orion, Pegasus and LYRA Nasal Interface Company Description: VIASYS Healthcare comprises 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 Airway Interface Buyers Guide so that future efforts may better serve ADVANCE readers. Please forward comments to Sharlene George, Editor, ADVANCE for Managers of Respiratory Care, 2900 Horizon Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406; e-mail: sgeorge@merion.com; fax: (610) 278-1425; phone: (610) 278-1400, ext. 1324. 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. Buyers guide compiled by Debra Yemenijian

AIRWAY INTERFACE AT A GLANCE AEIOMed Inc. aura 5 oz. $89 30 days M, L 22 mm hose Rinse daily with mild detergent and warm water. Hand wash headband in warm water with mild detergent. No straps on the face; durable and stable headgear Hans Rudolph Inc. VIP 75 Oro-Nasal 7500 Series 124 g $175 One year DeVilbiss, a Division of Sunrise Medical FlexAire Mask Adjustable, open, minimal and lightweight Open and lightweight Standard, shallow Dishwasher safe Air bladder inside cushion interface facilitates optimum seal Serenity Mask Adjustable and lightweight Maximum coverage Standard, shallow Dishwasher safe Soft, silicone rubber integral sealing flange fits under the patient s chin with optional button-on Sensa Seal available in five sizes Soft, polyester mesh net design available in three standard sizes and two sizes of quick-release styles; two-piece clips with locking feature Petite, S, 40 22 mm OD and 22 mm ID Validated for steam autoclave sterilization and cold chemical disinfection; headgear can be cleaned in cold chemicals, warm soapy water, or washer and dryer No rigid frames, bonded surfaces or parts to lose; mask sizing caliper allows for correct fit without trying different sizes Combines interchangeable cushions and forehead pads with adjustable frame and 360-degree exhalation port; cushion options include standard and shallow silicone or gel; gel forehead pads available VIP 76 Oro-Nasal 7600 Series Vmask 124 g $165 One year Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Aclaim 2 Nasal Mask All sizes included in package available; routine patient FlexiFit technology, Glider Strap Soft sillicone rubber integral sealing flange with optional Sensa Seal available in five sizes Quick-release mesh net with crown opening and stretch Velcro strap with quick-release locking type clips Petite, S, 40 22 mm OD and 22 mm ID Validated for steam autoclave sterilization and cold chemical disinfection; headgear can be cleaned in cold chemicals, warm soapy water, or washer and dryer No rigid frames, bonded surfaces or parts to lose; mask sizing caliper available to get best fit on the first try; headgear clips are two-piece, quickrelease type with lock feature so once they are set there s no need to change settings FlexiFit 405 Nasal Mask Nasal mask All sizes included in package available; patient FlexiFit technology, Glider Strap InnoMed Technologies Nasal-Aire II Cannula Basic Six sizes Standard Clean daily with mild soap and water Easy to apply; no pressure points on face; sleep in any position

2005 BUYERS GUIDE Hans Rudolph Inc. FlexiFit 407 FlexiFit 431 Full Face Mask Infinity 481 Direct Nasal Mask Oracle 452 Oral Mask ALIZES Nasal Mask Nasal mask Full face mask Direct nasal mask Oral mask 43 g $60 One year Soft, silicone rubber integral sealing flange with option to add Comfort Seal FOAM Strap only or mesh net headgear One size fits most patients All sizes included All sizes included All sizes included 30 22 mm OD and 22 mm ID available; routine patient FlexiFit technology, Glider Strap available; routine patient FlexiFit technology, Glider Strap, under-chin design available; routine patient cleaning instructions provided Microgear Headgear, ball and socket design available; routine patient cleaning instructions provided Oral mask delivers positive airway pressure Dishwasher safe; warm, soapy water at home; steam autoclave/pasteurizer or cold chemical in the hospital Malleable nose strap can be adjusted to the patient s nose shape for custom fitting; strap is color-coded for ease of identification Nasal-PAP Freestyle Invacare Corp. Invacare Twilight Mask Puritan Bennett/Tyco Healthcare Breeze SleepGear Mirage Activa $135 90-day limited 5 to 6 oz. Individual cushions Basic Seven sizes Standard Nasal mask Attaches to forehead support with clips to two points on the mask s shell S, standard, L 3 to 20 Custom fit; interchangeable with Nasal Pillows or DreamSeal interface All-in-one custom fit; adjustable; no confining straps Pillows:, L; DreamSeal: Standard, shallow, L Auto-stabilizing ActiveCell cushion technology expands and contracts to maintain comfortable seal during sleep; cushion is contoured, soft, light and flexible Soft, light Neoprene foam; covers little surface area for maximum comfort; four connection points for stable fit Standard, L, shallow Two pressure ports Clean daily with soap and water Quick-release clips make the Twilight easy to assemble/disassemble without changing headgear settings Hand wash mask and components in lukewarm water with a pure, fragrance-free soap once Easy to apply; no pressure points on face; sleep in any position Solid mask shell with silicone nasal cushion; quiet; clips prevent mask from disconnecting during sleep; design uses headgear as forehead support to reduce irritation and allows for distribution of pressure across a larger surface Forehead support for stability; standard cushion size fits 65 percent of patients; small and light; packed with complete headgear, cushion and frame

AIRWAY INTERFACE AT A GLANCE Mirage Swift Nasal Pillows System 2.5 oz. Individual nasal pillow with rotating cushion adjustment; soft silicone cushion rests at rim of nasal passages for lightweight fit and free, open feeling Soft, light Breathe-o-Prene foam with two straps; covers little surface area; two connection points at top and back of head Must use inline port Hand wash mask and components in lukewarm water with a pure, fragrance-free soap once Forehead support for stability; standard cushion fits 65 percent of patients; small and light; packed with complete headgear, cushion and frame Mirage Vista Nasal Mask Contoured cushion shaped around nose so only the soft membrane touches the nose bridge; inflated cushion, reduces need for tight headgear Set & Forget headgear: stays fitted, eliminating the need for disassembly and readjustment after each use Standard, deep Two ports Wipe mask with clean cloth daily and wash it once a week with pure soap; also can be disinfected with a solution of 3.4% Cidex OPA or 0.55% Cidex Plus Fit angle selector, one-snap elbow Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask 3.2 oz. Contoured silicone cushion; conforms to face without tight headgear; low profile design reduces dead space; CO 2 washout Durable; quick and easy to clean; emergency release tab; flexible, cool, comfortable and lightweight Two pressure ports Hand wash mask components in lukewarm water with pure, fragrance-free soap once Silicone vent reduces noise; packaged fully assembled to minimize inventory and increase ease of fitting; built-in asphyxia valve; superior CO 2 washout; quick-release tab for emergency removal; soft cushion eliminates need for tight headgear Ultra Mirage Nasal Mask Respironics Inc. ComfortFull ComfortGel 3.6 oz. Contoured cushion shaped around nose so only the soft membrane touches the nose bridge; inflated cushion, reduces need for tight headgear Four points of attachment to the mask; neoprene foam; quick-release tabs Standard, L, shallow Pressure ports, O 2 ports Full face mask ComfortHeadgear with Velcro tabs and ball-and-socket attachments Premium, customizable gel mask Deluxe Headgear with Velcro tabs and ball-and-socket attachments Petite, Hand wash mask components in lukewarm water with pure, fragrance-free soap once Quiet venting system; T-Bar foreheadsupport; standard size fits 80 percent of patients; one frame size fits all three cushions; small, light, builtin axial swivel; headgear release clips for easy removal; quick-release swivel; packaged assembled Sits lower on the nose, eliminating pressure on nose bridge; Stability- Selector tilts mask to allow for optimal seal and comfort; entrainment valve provides quick access to room air Combines customizable blue gel with duallayer cushion; StabilitySelector tilts mask to allow for an optimal seal; forehead support and pad automatically adjust to ensure proper forehead placement and angle 70 ADVANCE FOR MANAGERS OF RESPIRATORY CARE. MARCH 2005 www.advanceweb.com

Respironics Inc. ComfortLite SleepNet Corp. IQ 2.3 oz. $149.95 with headgear MiniMe < 1 oz. $149.95 with headgear Phantom 2.7 oz. $149.95 with headgear 2005 BUYERS GUIDE VIASYS Healthcare LYRA Nasal Interface 2.3 oz. with headgear $95 Small, lightweight mask offers two interchangeable cushions; minimal facial contact. Silicone gel cushion on flexible shell with embedded, bendable wire for adjustable fit Silicone gel cushion on flexible shell with embedded, bendable wire for adjustable fit Silicone gel cushion on flexible shell with bendable nose clip Nasal insert Separates hose from the mask area for greater stability; multiple adjustment points Single- and multiplesize caps and straps Single-size caps Single- and multiple-size caps and strap Simple strap Direct Seal: 1 to 6; Simple Cushion: Petite, One size (bend to fit) 3 to 19 360 swivel, optional O 2 adapter One size (bend to fit) 3 to 19 Top of mask One size (bend to fit) 3 to 19 Optional O 2 adapter S, Up to 20 To /bilevel device Soap and water; disinfection by FDA protocol Soap and water Soap and water Routine Two nasal interface options: pillow-like Direct Seal offers comfortable seal without insertion in the nostrils; the Simple Cushion offers a small, tip-of-the-nose interface. Available assembled with headgear; meets all hypoallergenic standards Assembled with head gear; meets all hypoallergenic standards; four pieces, including headgear and tubing Available assembled with headgear; meets all hypoallergenic standards Custom ONE Fit Kit includes all four sizes of nasal inserts in one package www.advanceweb.com MARCH 2005. ADVANCE FOR MANAGERS OF RESPIRATORY CARE 71