FDA OKs Powder-Based Oxygen Generator

Frisco, Texas

OxySure Systems, which makes and markets specialty medical and respiratory products, has received FDA approval for its new catalytic portable oxygen generator. According to the company, OxySure Model 615 will create a new category for emergency oxygen availability for people at risk for cardiac, respiratory or general medical distress who need immediate help before emergency care arrives. The company explained that, like a fire extinguisher, the portable generator can be pre-positioned in homes, buildings and other public and private settings to provide immediate medical grade oxygen in an emergency.

The company has 19 patents pending on the technology, which generates medically pure oxygen from two proprietary inert powders in the presence of an accelerant. The generator consists of a thermoplastic device that produces more than 90 liters of medical grade oxygen. The device can be activated in one step and uses replaceable cartridges for each use.

“This is a significant milestone for our company,” said Julian Ross, OxySure chairman and CEO. “It represents a key step in our plan to pursue regulatory approvals for various products based on the OxySure technology, including, but not limited to, medical, respiratory, wound care, skin care and emergency applications.”