WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 7, 2022)—Effective July 1, Temitayo Oyegbile-Chidi, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Neurology, at UC Davis, and adjunct professor, Department of Neurology, at Georgetown University Hospital will serve as chair of the board of directors for the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). As chair of the National Sleep Foundation, Oyegbile-Chidi will lead a board of directors composed of clinicians, researchers and business professionals.
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AMSTERDAM (July 5, 2022)—A sampling of recalled CPAP devices showed significant foam degradation when ozone cleaning was used, said Philips Respironics in an update on its test and research program on polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam used in specific CPAP, BiPAP and mechanical ventilator devices. On June 14, 2021, Philips Respironics initiated a voluntary recall notification/field safety notice to address potential health risks related to the foam.
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. & ROCKTON, On. (June 29, 2022)—Breas Medical USA and McArthur Medical Sales announced a Canadian distribution partnership for the Breas Medical’s Vivo 1-2-3 family of Bi-level devices and a full line of Breas Vivo accessories.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (May 26, 2022)—3B Medical, Inc., a manufacturer of sleep and respiratory products and services, announced that Clint Geffert has been named as president, commercial operations. The company also announced a name change and rebrand; it will know be known as React Health. Tom Pontzius, who has been acting president for both operations and commercial operations for the past seven months will assume the role of president, operations.
AMSTERDAM (May 24, 2022)—Philips Respironics saw a sharp increase in medical device reports (MDRs) following the company’s voluntary recall of certain CPAP, BiPAP and mechanical ventilators, the company said in a recent press release. A MDR is one of the surveillance tools the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses to monitor device performance, detect potential device-related safety issues and contribute to benefit-risk assessments of these products.
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 12, 2022)—The New York State Medicaid department released their durable medical equipment (DME) manual update, effective June, 1 2022. Per the 202-page manual, all CPAP and BiPAP supplies that were formerly bundled with a new PAP set-up will be unbundled as of June 1.
Heated humidifiers (E0562) and cool humidifiers (E0561) were also unbundled from a new CPAP or BiPAP set up, and will be paid separately.
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (April 25, 2022)—Philips expects to produce and ship more than 90% of new or repaired devices to consumers to replace their recalled CPAP, BiPAP and mechanical ventilators by the end of 2022, the company said Monday.
CINCINNATI (April 21, 2022)—Quipt Home Medical Corp., a United States-based leader in the home medical equipment industry, focused on end-to-end respiratory care, announced that it has acquired Good Night Medical, LLC, a business with operations across seven U.S. states, for approximately $7 million in Cash.
PHOENIX (March 29, 2022)—Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (F&P) will be showing off its wares at Booth #621 at Medtrade West, scheduled to begin on Monday, April 4 at the Phoenix Convention Center. The Auckland, New Zealand-based F&P recently reported that the company expects full year operating revenue for the 2022 financial year to be in the range of $1.675 billion to $1.70 billion.
PHILADELPHIA (March 24, 2022)—Philips was hit with a potential class action last week by a medical device retailer claiming it and others are owed a refund due to lost money because they were unable to resell Philips' CPAP and BiPAP breathing machines, which contained PE-PUR foam.
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Penn. (February 25, 2022)—AdaptHealth Corp., a provider of patient-centered, health care-at-home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies and related services, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021.
ST. LOUIS (January 11, 2022)—Responsive Respiratory (RRI) recently released a new Product Solutions catalog.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 30, 2021)— Advanced Medical Resources is now distributing the Resvent iBreeze line of CPAPs in the United States. Resvent received Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is seeking 510K clearance. The three units Advanced Medical Resources is offering include model 20A Auto CPAP, model 25STA Auto BiPAP ST and model 30STA Auto BiPAP SV.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (November 16, 2021)—During a recent plant inspection, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) found that silicone-based foam Philips Respironics planned to use to repair recalled CPAP and ventilator devices had failed a safety test for volatile organic compounds.
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