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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 CPAP 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: CPAP devices and interfaces, respiratory humidifiers
Company Description: Fisher & Paykel
has been developing respiratory care
products for more than 30 years. Its sleep
products include CPAP, heated humidification devices, and a broad range of
CPAP 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
CPAP/bilevel and noninvasive ventilation;
nasal CPAP/bilevel masks; mask seal
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A comprehensive listing of manufacturers, distributors
and suppliers of airway interfaces with at-a-glance charts
detailing the various interfaces available.
stick-on foams, gels and accessories;
quick-release and standard headgear
Company Description: Hans Rudolph
has designed and manufactured respiratory interfaces for breathing therapy and
testing since 1938.
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® CPAP
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
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 CPAP, Pegasus CPAP
and LYRA Nasal CPAP 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
ResMed Corp.
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: APAP, CPAP 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
MARCH
(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.
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Airway Interface Buyers Guide
2005
We invite comments about the Airway
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—Buyers guide compiled by
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AIRWAY INTERFACE AT A GLANCE
Company name
Product name
AEIOMed Inc.
aura™
Weight
Cost
Warranty
Used for:
CPAP
APAP
Bilevel
Interface design
5 oz.
$89
30 days
X
X
Headgear design
Sizes available
Pressure range (cm H2O)
Connection ports
Special features:
Built-in air vent
Latex free
360-degree elbow rotation
Replacement parts available
Maintenance/cleaning
Other features
M, L
4 to 20
22 mm hose
X
X
X
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
DeVilbiss, a Division of Sunrise Medical
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
FlexAire Mask
Serenity Mask
Aclaim® 2
Nasal CPAP Mask
FlexiFit™ 405
Nasal CPAP Mask
X
X
X
Adjustable, open,
minimal and
lightweight
X
X
X
Adjustable and
lightweight
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Nasal CPAP mask
Open and
lightweight
Standard, shallow
Maximum coverage
Standard, shallow
All sizes included in package
All sizes included in package
X
X
X
X
Dishwasher safe
X
X
X
X
Dishwasher safe
X
X
Air bladder inside
cushion interface
facilitates
optimum seal
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
X
X
X
X
High-level disinfection procedures available; patient
cleaning instructions provided
FlexiFit™ technology,
Glider™ Strap
X
High-level disinfection procedures available; routine patient
cleaning instructions provided
FlexiFit™ technology,
Glider™ Strap
Company name
Product name
Hans Rudolph Inc.
VIP 75 Oro-Nasal 7500 Series
Weight
Cost
Warranty
Used for:
CPAP
APAP
Bilevel
Interface design
124 g
$175
One year
Headgear design
Soft, polyester mesh net design available in three standard sizes and
two sizes of quick-release styles; two-piece clips with locking feature
X
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
Sizes available
Pressure range (cm H2O)
Connection ports
Special features:
Built-in air vent
Latex free
360-degree elbow rotation
Replacement parts available
Maintenance/cleaning
Petite, XS, S, M, L
40
22 mm OD and 22 mm ID
Petite, XS, S, M, L
40
22 mm OD and 22 mm ID
Six sizes
4 to 20
Standard
X
X
X
Validated for steam autoclave sterilization and cold
chemical disinfection; headgear can be cleaned in cold
chemicals, warm soapy water, or washer and dryer
X
X
X
X
Validated for steam autoclave sterilization and cold
chemical disinfection; headgear can be cleaned in cold
chemicals, warm soapy water, or washer and dryer
X
X
X
X
Clean daily with
mild soap and water
Other features
No rigid frames, bonded surfaces or parts to
lose; mask sizing caliper allows for correct fit
without trying different sizes
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
Easy to apply; no
pressure points on
face; sleep in any
position
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InnoMed Technologies
Nasal-Aire II
VIP 76 Oro-Nasal
7600 Series Vmask
124 g
$165
One year
Three months
X
X
Soft, silicone rubber integral sealing flange fits
under the patient’s chin with optional button-on Sensa Seal
available in five sizes
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FlexiFit™ 407
FlexiFit™ 431 Full Face Mask
Infinity™ 481 Direct Nasal Mask
Hans Rudolph Inc.
ALIZES Nasal Mask
Oracle™ 452 Oral Mask
43 g
$60
One year
X
X
X
X
X
Full face mask
X
X
Nasal mask
X
X
X
X
Oral mask
X
X
X
Direct nasal mask
X
Soft, silicone rubber integral
sealing flange with option
to add Comfort Seal FOAM
Strap only or mesh
net headgear
S, M, L
30
22 mm OD and 22 mm ID
One size fits most patients
All sizes included
All sizes included
All sizes included
X
X
X
X
High-level disinfection procedures available; routine patient
cleaning instructions provided
FlexiFit™ technology,
Glider™ Strap
X
X
X
X
High-level disinfection procedures available; routine patient
cleaning instructions provided
FlexiFit technology, Glider™
Strap, under-chin design
X
X
X
X
High-level disinfection procedures
available; routine patient cleaning
instructions provided
Microgear™ Headgear, ball
and socket design
X
X
X
X
High-level disinfection procedures
available; routine patient cleaning
instructions provided
Oral mask delivers positive
airway pressure
Nasal-PAP Freestyle
Invacare Corp.
Invacare Twilight Mask
Three months
$135
90-day limited
X
X
Individual cushions
Nasal mask
Basic
Attaches to forehead support with
clips to two points on the mask’s shell
S, standard, L
3 to 20
X
X
X
X
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
ResMed Corp.
Mirage Activa™
Puritan Bennett/Tyco Healthcare
Breeze™ SleepGear™
5 to 6 oz.
Custom fit; interchangeable with
Nasal Pillows™ or DreamSeal™
interface
All-in-one custom fit; adjustable; no
confining straps
Pillows: S, M, L, XL; DreamSeal: Standard, shallow, L
X
X
X
X
Clean daily with
soap and water
X
X
X
X
Quick-release clips make the Twilight easy to
assemble/disassemble without changing headgear settings
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
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X
X
X
Auto-stabilizing ActiveCell cushion technology expands
and contracts to maintain comfortable seal during
sleep; cushion is contoured, soft, light and flexible
X
X
X
X
Hand wash mask and components in lukewarm
water with a pure, fragrance-free soap once
a week; let dry out of direct sunlight
X
X
X
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Soft, light Neoprene foam; covers little surface area for
maximum comfort; four connection points for stable fit
Standard, L, shallow
4 to 20
Two pressure ports
Forehead support for stability; standard
cushion size fits 65 percent of patients;
small and light; packed with complete
headgear, cushion and frame
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Seven sizes
4 to 20
Standard
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Company name
Product name
ResMed Corp.
Mirage Swift™ Nasal
Pillows System
Weight
Cost
Warranty
Used for:
CPAP
APAP
Bilevel
Interface design
2.5 oz.
Mirage Vista™
Nasal Mask
Ultra Mirage™ Full Face Mask
3.2 oz.
90 days
90 days
90 days
X
X
X
Individual nasal pillow with rotating cushion
adjustment; soft silicone cushion rests at rim of nasal
passages for lightweight fit and free, open feeling
X
X
X
Contoured cushion shaped around nose so only
the soft membrane touches the nose bridge;
inflated cushion, reduces need for tight headgear
X
X
X
Contoured silicone cushion; conforms to face
without tight headgear; low profile design
reduces dead space; CO2 washout
Headgear design
Soft, light Breathe-o-Prene foam with two straps; covers little
surface area; two connection points at top and back of head
Set & Forget headgear: stays fitted, eliminating the
need for disassembly and readjustment after each use
Durable; quick and easy to clean; emergency release
tab; flexible, cool, comfortable and lightweight
Sizes available
Pressure range (cm H2O)
Connection ports
Special features:
Built-in air vent
Latex free
360-degree elbow rotation
Replacement parts available
Maintenance/cleaning
S, M, L
4 to 20
Must use inline port
Standard, deep
4 to 20
Two ports
S, M, L
4 to 20
Two pressure ports
X
X
X
X
Hand wash mask and components in lukewarm
water with a pure, fragrance-free soap once
a week; let dry out of direct sunlight
X
X
X
X
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
X
X
X
X
Hand wash mask components in lukewarm
water with pure, fragrance-free soap once
a week; let dry out of direct sunlight
Other features
Forehead support for stability; standard
cushion fits 65 percent of patients; small
and light; packed with complete headgear,
cushion and frame
Fit angle selector, one-snap elbow
Silicone vent reduces noise; packaged fully
assembled to minimize inventory and
increase ease of fitting; built-in asphyxia
valve; superior CO2 washout; quick-release
tab for emergency removal; soft cushion
eliminates need for tight headgear
Company name
Product name
ResMed Corp.
Ultra Mirage™ Nasal Mask
Weight
Cost
Warranty
Used for:
CPAP
APAP
Bilevel
Interface design
3.6 oz.
Sizes available
Pressure range (cm H2O)
Connection ports
Special features:
Built-in air vent
Latex free
360-degree elbow rotation
Replacement parts available
Maintenance/cleaning
Other features
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ComfortGel™
X
X
X
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
X
X
X
Full face mask
X
X
X
Premium, customizable gel mask
ComfortHeadgear with Velcro® tabs
and ball-and-socket attachments
Deluxe Headgear with Velcro® tabs
and ball-and-socket attachments
Standard, L, shallow
4 to 20
Pressure ports, O2 ports
S, M, L
Petite, S, M, L
X
X
X
X
Hand wash mask components in lukewarm
water with pure, fragrance-free soap once
a week; let dry out of direct sunlight
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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; StabilitySelector 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
90 days
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ComfortFull™
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Respironics Inc.
ComfortLite™
SleepNet Corp.
IQ
MiniMe
Phantom
2.3 oz.
$149.95 with headgear
Three months
< 1 oz.
$149.95 with headgear
Three months
2.7 oz.
$149.95 with headgear
Three months
X
X
X
Small, lightweight mask offers two
interchangeable cushions; minimal
facial contact.
X
X
X
Silicone gel cushion on flexible
shell with embedded, bendable
wire for adjustable fit
X
X
X
X
X
X
Silicone gel cushion
on flexible shell with
bendable nose clip
X
X
X
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, S, M, L
One size (bend to fit)
3 to 19
360° swivel, optional O2 adapter
One size (bend to fit)
3 to 19
Top of mask
One size (bend to fit)
3 to 19
Optional O2 adapter
XS, S, M, L
Up to 20
To CPAP/bilevel device
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Soap and water;
disinfection by FDA
protocol
Soap and water
Soap and water
X
X
X
X
Routine
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
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.
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Silicone gel cushion on flexible
shell with embedded, bendable
wire for adjustable fit
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LYRA Nasal
CPAP Interface
2.3 oz. with headgear
$95
90 days
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