Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Launches New Oxygen Concentrator
The "PulmO2" offers oxygen therapy to millions in underserved regions

PORT WASHINGTON, New York—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, a respiratory care company, launched the “PulmO2” oxygen concentrator, a solution aiming to improve access to oxygen therapy in low- and middle-income countries. With over a million annual preventable deaths from hypoxemia in these regions, the PulmO2 intends to address a gap in health care.

The PulmO2's features, listed below, can be highly effective in resource-limited settings. 

Drive DeVilbiss Acquires Mobility Designed, Inc. Portfolio of Products
Chief Innovation Officer Max Younger will head industrial design at medical equipment manufacturer

PORT WASHINGTON, New York—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (DDH) announced the acquisition of Mobility Designed, Inc.’s full portfolio of products. This acquisition will enhance DDH's portfolio of medical equipment while integrating industrial design expertise directly into its operations.


Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Announces New Capital Venture

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (September 23, 2019)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (Drive) announced that it agreed in principle to receive $35 million in new capital together with a reduction in cash debt service obligations from its current lenders. The transaction has broad support across Drive’s capital structure, including a substantial majority of Drive’s first and second lien lenders and new capital from the company’s primary equity holders.


Drive DeVillbiss Adds to Bed Selection

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. ( December 10, 2018)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare announced the addition of the Low‐Height, Semi‐Electric and Manual Crank beds as part of the Premier Homecare Bed collection.

All three beds feature durable, heavy-duty, polyethylene molded bed ends that are embossed with “Head” and “Foot” to help ensure proper assembly. The bed ends are also compatible with existing full‐ and semi‐electric beds.

Drive DeVilbiss Adds New CEO

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (December 4, 2017)—Bob Gilligan, former CEO of GE Industrial Solutions, joined Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare as the new CEO today.

Harvey Diamond has assumed the role of Vice Chairman for Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare. In his new role, Diamond will serve as a senior advisor to the company and as a voice to customers, vendors and investors. He will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.


Drive DeVilbiss Introduces New Pressure Prevention Cushions
New cushions meet consumers' therapeutic needs.

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (October 25, 2017)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare introduced five ergonomically designed Comfort Touch Cushions to its Pressure Prevention Product Line recently.

These cushions include an elevation wedge, knee support cushion, neck support pillow, seat cushion and heated lumbar support backrest to assist with the therapeutic needs of consumers. Many of these cushions also offer hot and/or cold therapy options.

Drive's Lerner to Present at RESNA 2017
Learn about pressure sore prevention in this presentation

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (June 20, 2017)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare’s VP of Pressure Prevention, Karen Lerner, will present “Befuddled about Bed Support Surfaces? Become an Expert” at the RESNA 2017 Annual Conference June 30 at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans, Louisiana.

“Every patient is different,” said Lerner. “Using the right bed support surface for the patient’s specific needs will affect positive clinical outcomes where everyone can win—patients and providers alike.”