Teijin Pharma Brings Tyco's CPAP Device GoodKnight 420 to Japan.Tokyo, Japan, Nov 2, 2005 - (JCNN) - Teijin Pharma has launched the GoodKnight 420 series of continuous positive airway pressure continuous positive airway pressure n. Abbr. CPAP A technique of respiratory therapy for individuals breathing with or without mechanical assistance in which airway pressure is maintained above atmospheric pressure throughout the (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. ) devices for treating sleep apnea syndrome sleep apnea syndrome Ondine's curse A condition defined by frequent episodes of sleep apnea, hypopnea, and Sx of functional respiratory impairment; it is potentially life-threatening, and associated with daytime hypersomnolence, MVAs, and cardiovascular M&M in (SAS (1) (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, www.sas.com) A software company that specializes in data warehousing and decision support software based on the SAS System. Founded in 1976, SAS is one of the world's largest privately held software companies. See SAS System. ). The series has three models: 420G, 420S and 420E. The GoodKnight 420 series is manufactured by Tyco International of the US and supplied by its Japanese affiliate Tyco Healthcare Japan. Teijin Pharma aims to reinforce its CPAP business with a view to acquiring the majority share of the domestic CPAP market within three years, which is expected to reach 15 billion yen ($130 mil). Source: JCN http://www.japancorp.net Copyright [c] 2005 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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