Philips launches DreamStation Go mobile CPAP device

Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) said yesterday it launched the DreamStation Go positive airway pressure device designed for individuals with obstructive sleep apnea. The Amsterdam-based company touted the devices as its smallest to date at half the size of previous generation devices, designed to be easy to travel with. The device weighs less than 2 pounds, features a built in power supply and meets FAA standards for in-flight use. “Traveling with a sleep therapy device can be a cumbersome experience for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. While we have made strides to reduce the size and weight of our machines in recent years, most are still carried as a separate piece of luggage—a fact that has led many users to resent and even forego therapy during travel.  We designed the DreamStation Go as a holistic system with compact features and proven performance to help eliminate the need to sacrifice reliable therapy for convenience when traveling and vice versa – allowing for the best possible night’s sleep no matter where it happens,” OSA patient and sleep therapy biz leader Mark D’Angelo said in a prepared statement. Philips said the device is currently available for direct purchase in the US, with an expansion into global markets during the summer. In March, Philips Respironics business announced a select recall of its V60 respiratory ventilators with its version 2.20 software over issues with the software causing the blower motor to stall and the ...
Source: Mass Device - Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Tags: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Respiratory Royal Philips Source Type: news