Frank Mobility Systems' push-rim power assist system e.motion M15; Naturs Design's cpap mask liner RemZzzs; Covidien's bilevel Sandman Duo; and more.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Frank Mobility Systems/Push-Rim Power Assist System

e.motion M15

  • powered by lithium-ion batteries; greater range and mobility, narrower and lighter wheels and a brushless-gearless motor among improvements
  • overall amperage capacity has been increased from 6.0 Ah to 13.0 Ah; average lifetime charging cycles have improved from 600 to 1300; average range of 15 miles per charge
  • a hand-held control enables the user to access all functions of the product while sitting upright in his or her chair

Call 888/426-8581. Web site: www.frankmobility.com

Naturs Design/CPAP Mask Liner

RemZzzs

  • absorbs facial oils and perspiration, resulting in a better seal for increased comfort and compliance
  • includes forehead liners for masks with a forehead cushion
  • prevents and eliminates skin irritations, pressure marks and noisy air leaks

Call 877/473-6999. Web site: www.remzzzs.com

Covidien/BiLevel

Sandman Duo

  • True Circuit Calibration to deliver the prescribed pressure throughout the circuit, regardless of the tubing and interface combination
  • employs Adaptive Pressure Stability to reduce pressure spikes and drops during the breathing cycle; Humid Control+ provides consistent humidification levels for comfort, while the device's Rise Time adjustment and FlowSens technology allow for inspiratory and expiratory sensitivity adjustments
  • detects apneas, hypopneas and leaks and is equipped with enough memory to store 150 sessions with "on time" pressure downloadable via USB port

Call 508/261-8000. Web site: www.covidien.com

Brown Medical Industries/Anterior Night Splint

PF Dorsal Stretch

  • day or night solution for plantar fasciitis; fits left or right foot; dorsiflexion adjustment strap
  • keeps the foot in a neutral position, gently stretching the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon
  • men's shoe sizes 3-13; women's shoe sizes 4-13

Call 800/843-4395. Web site: www.brownmed.com

DeVilbiss/Remote CPAP Therapy Monitoring System

IntelliPAP SmartCode with Adherence Score

  • for remote monitoring of CPAP compliance data; included on IntelliPAP AutoAdjust and IntelliPAP Standard
  • Adherence Score objectively reports the percentage of the best consecutive 30 days of usage that meet the CPAP LCD requirements; uses a proprietary encryption method that allows summary therapy and device usage data to be compressed into onboard codes that are displayed on the IntelliPAP display panel
  • clinician or provider makes a call to the patient to acquire specific codes from the IntelliPAP, then logs log onto a Web site to enter information pertinent to that patient including the SmartCode. The code is deciphered, and a report is generated that includes text and graphs that can be printed or saved to the provider's computer

Call 800/338-1988. Web site: www.devilbisshealthcare.com

NXStage Medical/Portable Hemodialysis Device

NxStage System One

  • portable device the size of a 13-in. television set; doesn't require special water or electrical hook-ups; plugs into any standard electrical outlet and drains without requiring plumbing changes
  • patients do dialysis on their own with the help of a trained partner; frequent dialysis therapy allows the device to function more like a real kidney, resulting in gentle treatments
  • drop in-cartridge allows one-step loading and safety system engagement; compact water purification system for home use in the SL package; prepackaged fluids for travel in the Express package

Call 866/697-8243. Web site: www.nxstage.com

AliMed/Heel Protection

Air Boot

  • 6 oz., full-suspension, inflatable boot cushions and completely protects the heel, as well as the foot, malleoli and Achilles tendon
  • two independent zones of inflation allow a custom fit; one zone inflates to fit the foot and leg, the second zone allows adjustment of the heel height
  • low-shear vinyl exterior improves bed mobility and can be wiped clean with a disinfectant; suspended, exposed heel keeps skin healthy and dry while allowing easy skin inspection; flannel interior

Call 800/225-2610. Web site: www.alimed.com

LifeChoice/Portable/Stationary Concentrator

LifeChoice

  • pulse mode system delivers oxygen equivalent to a continuous flow of 1, 2 and 3 lpm
  • sleep mode technology allows for continuous use; the sensitivity to detect breathing is increased 10 times ensuring nighttime breathing detection and still supply the patient with the necessary oxygen therapy
  • a no cart system; weighs less than 5 lbs.; held within a small side carry bag

Call 877/490-3339. Web site: www.lifechoiceoxygen.com

Bell-Horn Orthopedics/Spinal Brace

Tri-Mod

  • lumbar sacral orthosis withone-touch closing system
  • chairback design
  • fits waists from 25 to 68 in.

Call 800/226-4799. Web site: www.bell-horn.com

Human Touch/Massage Chair

WholeBody HT-5040

  • ergonomically contoured backrest; robotic quad-rollers massage in a figure eight pattern; foot and calf massager massages use same pattern
  • three massage functions — sore-muscle relief, stress therapy and back wellness — address specific needs
  • designer swivel base rotates 60 degrees; headrest is trimmed with SofSuede for comfort to the base of the neck and along the shoulders

Call 800/404-0975. Web site: www.humantouch.com