HME Products

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.

By HomeCare Staff

April 1, 2009

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Tri-Mod

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

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