Nellcor Puritan Bennett Releases Four New Products for Monitoring, Ventilation and Sleep Therapy.PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 1996--Nellcor Puritan Bennett Incorporated (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :NELL NELL New England Lighthouse Lovers NELL Noise Equivalent Line Length ) today announced the company has received marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for three new products, and has released a fourth, all for the hospital and home care markets. Two new additions to the modular Nellcor Symphony patient monitoring system received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ): a 3-lead selectable ECG ECG electrocardiogram. ECG abbr. 1. electrocardiogram 2. electrocardiograph ECG Also called an electrocardiogram, it records the electrical activity of the heart. monitoring option for the Nellcor Symphony N-3000 pulse oximeter pulse oximeter n. A device, usually attached to the earlobe or fingertip, that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood. pulse oximetry n. , and the N-3200 display/printer for viewing and printing ECG and other parameters. The ECG monitoring option on the Nellcor Symphony N-3000 expands the versatility of Nellcor Puritan Bennett's most advanced pulse oximeter, which can be used as a standalone monitor or in combination with other Nellcor Symphony monitors. The N-3000 incorporates Oxismart advanced signal processing and alarm management technology for exceptional performance in high-motion, low-perfusion patient environments. The N-3200 display/printer provides the benefits of a high- resolution display, and printouts of waveforms and trends for any of the Nellcor Symphony monitors. The N-3200 can be shared among several Nellcor Symphony monitors, offering the ultimate in flexibility and cost efficiency. The display and print formats can be configured for individual preference, and offer a choice of seven languages for viewing data. In the company's Global Sleep Solutions group, the GoodKnight 318 home-based therapeutic system for sleep apnea received clearance from the FDA. The system is quiet, lightweight, easy to use, and includes a high-efficiency reusable air filter. In addition, it features an auto-sensing power supply, enabling the system to adapt easily to electrical systems in various countries. An optional compliance meter is also available to determine utilization of the device. This new system joins the Nellcor Puritan Bennett family of sleep therapy devices, which include CPAP CPAP abbr. continuous positive airway pressure Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) A ventilation device that blows a gentle stream of air into the nose during sleep to keep the airway open. , bilevel and noninvasive ventilation systems. Shipments of the GoodKnight 318 began earlier this month. Also released was the Duration extended-use heat and moisture exchange device (HME HME Home Medical Equipment HME Home Media Engine (TiVo) HME Heat and Moisture Exchange HME Hierarchical Mixtures-of-Experts HME Happy Meal Ethernet (UNIX driver) HME Honeymoon Experience ) for use with patients requiring ventilator support. The Duration HME attaches to the breathing tube and provides humidified air, simulating the effects of normal breathing. This humidified air significantly reduces the heat and moisture loss that can occur with ventilated ven·ti·late tr.v. ven·ti·lat·ed, ven·ti·lat·ing, ven·ti·lates 1. To admit fresh air into (a mine, for example) to replace stale or noxious air. 2. patients. The Duration system incorporates proprietary technology that prevents degradation of key components, while maximizing air distribution. Thus, it can provide humidification Humidification The process of increasing the water-vapor content (humidity) of a gas. This process and its reverse operation, dehumidification, are important steps in air conditioning for human comfort and in many industrial operations. continuously for up to seven days, compared to the 24-hour use recommended for conventional HME systems. The extended-use performance of the Duration HME can reduce circuit breaks, material and labor costs, and can potentially reduce infection levels. Shipments began in May. "With these four new additions, Nellcor Puritan Bennett continues to offer the broadest product line now available to serve the needs of the respiratory-impaired patient," said C. Raymond Larkin, Jr., president and chief executive officer. Nellcor Puritan Bennett Incorporated is the worldwide leader in monitoring, diagnosing and treating the respiratory-impaired patient. CONTACT: Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. Susan Freschi, 510/463-4119 |
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