The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, August 28, 2026
Olympus announced the market availability of its FDA-approved Spiration Valve System (SVS) for the treatment of severe emphysema, a progressive form of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Prominent guidelines1,2, now recommend minimally invasive bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using endobronchial valves as an alternative treatment option for severe emphysema to more […]
Vapotherm, Inc. announced the release of the next generation of its capital unit: the Precision Flow Hi-VNI system. For this generation of the Precision Flow® system, both the hardware and software have been updated to improve reliability, and to comply with the EMC 4th Edition requirements for medical devices, IEC 60601-1-2:2014. As […]
Despite overwhelming evidence to support the safety and benefits of the Celect™ Vena Cava Filter, a jury in Indianapolis, Indiana, ruled in favor of the plaintiff. Cook plans to appeal the decision on multiple grounds. “The plaintiff’s attorneys in this case asked for tens of millions of dollars as well […]
By Edwin Coombs, MA RRT-NPS, ACCS, FAARC Mechanical ventilation is a highly complex procedure that’s become routine in today’s ICUs. One of the most important considerations regarding ventilators is to complete the weaning process as soon as possible – because every delay increases the cost of care and risk of […]
Masimo recently announced FDA clearance of the measurement of respiration rate from the pleth (RRp®) on the MightySat™ Rx spot-check fingertip pulse oximeter, as well as its indication for use in the home environment. The addition of RRp to MightySat Rx, which also measures functional oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate (PR), […]
MediPines Corporation announced it has received FDA 510(k) market clearance on its new non-invasive medical device, the MediPines Gas Exchange Monitor. The MediPines Gas Exchange Monitor provides clinicians with real-time pulmonary parameters and insights to support rapid triage and treatment decisions for respiratory conditions. The MediPines Gas Exchange Monitor is the first […]
RTSleepWorld previewed this mask back on October 25th when product release information was not available. Below is the official press release announcing U.S availability. ResMed has officially introduced AirFit N30i, its first top-of-head-connected nasal CPAP mask, across the United States, with a newly designed nasal cradle cushion that sits just under […]
ResMed announced that its premier portable oxygen concentrator, Mobi, is now widely available in the United States. Mobi offers an optimal balance of oxygen delivery, weight and battery life so that millions of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other chronic diseases can enjoy ResMed-quality oxygen therapy wherever […]
Cook Medical and Zelegent, Inc. announced an agreement to enhance treatment options for patients suffering from snoring. Working together, the two companies will market Zelegent’s new minimally invasive technology for snoring. The Elevo® Kit Snoring Intervention Device allows physicians to perform Elevoplasty® in an office-based setting with no general anesthesia. Headquartered in […]
By Ed Coombs, MA, RRT, NPS, ACCS, FAARC Thinking about purchasing a new piece of respiratory equipment? Here are eight things respiratory managers and members of the value analysis committee should ask about when making an equipment purchase. 1. What is the total cost of ownership? Unit price alone does not […]
