HME Products

FRESNO, California—Sunrise Medical announced the launch of a new wheel add-on, the Empulse M90 for manual wheelchairs. With its lightweight build, M90 delivers power assist without the bulk, wires or external components typically seen on similar devices.

PLYMOUTH, Minnesota—Nonin Medical, a global manufacturer of wearable and noninvasive medical monitoring devices, has announced the launch of the Nonin Health platform. The purpose-built cloud-based data ecosystem and software platform is designed for durable and home medical equipment (DME/HME) providers, sleep dentists and sleep labs.

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania—ActiveProtective announced the FDA-authorized medical device the Tango Belt is now available for sale in select regions nationwide. Using motion-sensing technology, the Tango Belt is clinically proven to detect a serious fall in progress and within milliseconds deploy an airbag to cushion the hips from impact and reduce injury.

FRESNO, California—Sunrise Medical, a provider of advanced assistive mobility solutions, announced the launch of its voice activation feature for Switch-It`s CTRL+5 power seating control module, which Sunrise said is the industry’s first voice-activated power seating system. 

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—The state of Maine recently passed the bill titled LD 145, which exempts durable medical sales tax. Aeroflow Health in North Carolina announced it is celebrating the passing of LD 145 to exempt durable medical equipment from sales tax in Maine, including breast pumps. 

NEWARK, New Jersey—HealthSure 3X, an online health solutions company headquartered in New Jersey, has introduced a platform where patients can access licensed health care professionals at home using virtual in-home medical care. 

PHILADELPHIA—Zeen, by Exokinetics, announced the Zeen, a multi-purpose mobility device, was awarded the contract award by Department of Veterans Affairs—Federal Supply Schedule, number 36F79725D0170. This contract ensures the government best of pricing and services making the Zeen available for veterans in the VA Medical program and other government employees. 

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Health, a health care company that leverages technology to support the delivery of medical products and services, announced the nationwide partnership with health insurance provider, Cigna, to provide patients with nutrition services via telehealth with qualified dietitians to utilize food to improve overall health.

PORT WASHINGTON, New York—Drive Devilbiss Healthcare is recalling iGo2 DV6X-619 DC car adapter, a non-critical accessory to the iGo2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC), due to complaints that the DC power cord being hot to the touch and/or melting while being used.

SAN DIEGO—Dexcom, Inc. is recalling certain Dexcom G6, G7, ONE and ONE+ glucose monitoring receivers because a problem with the speaker may cause it to fail to make an alert sound when blood sugar is dangerously low or high.

The use of affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including seizures, vomiting, loss of consciousness and death.

There have been at least 56 reported injuries. There have been no reports of death.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—As flood recovery continues in Texas, Project MEND announced it is stepping up to support individuals and families affected by the disaster.

The San Antonio-based organization, a provider of refurbished medical equipment to those in need, is deploying durable medical equipment (DME) through the relocation centers in the impacted areas.

FREDERICK, Maryland—Adam DME, a provider of durable medical equipment (DME), announced the release of its new line of nebulizers designed for faster, more efficient treatment. These nebulizers are now available across Maryland and nearby regions, offering respiratory care for individuals with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic respiratory conditions.

GOLETA, California—Inogen, Inc., a medical technology company specializing in respiratory products for homecare use, announced the launch of VoxiTM 5, a new stationary oxygen concentrator (SOC) designed to enhance access to oxygen therapy for long-term care patients in the United States.

DURHAM, North Carolina—Avalon Stairlifts, a provider of automated stairlifts and home medical equipment for seniors and others with mobility issues, launched its new battery-powered swivel chair stairlift. The stairlift chair allows the user to swivel to the desired descending position with little to no effort, giving complete control to the user.