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Respironics is a developer and manufacturer of medical devices for respiratory ailments. The company specifically focuses on diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea, oxygen concentrators for patients requiring supplemental oxygen, infant apnea monitors for infants at risk of SIDS, as well as asthma-treatment devices and hospital ventilators.
Respironics was founded in 1976 when founder Gerald McGinnis opened the company's first manufacturing facility for anesthesia masks. Previous product research and manufacturing occurred in the founder's kitchen.
The company introduced their first continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for the treatment of sleep apnea in 1985. In 1988, the company went public. In 1992, the company received a patent for bi-level technology, originally intended for improvement on the CPAP but expanded into use in the treatment of breathing disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
On December 21, 2007, Respironics announced it entered into a merger agreement with Philips. Philips acquired Respironics for $66 per share for a total approximate price of $5.1 billion.
The EverFlo Q is a compact oxygen concentrator featuring a quiet noise floor at peak operation. The unit is designed for low maintenance without necessary filter change, for compatibility with all bottle styles, available with an oxygen purity indicator and a recessed flow meter for a reduction in accidental breakage.
- Oxygen concentration: 93% +/-3%
- Flow rate: 0.5 to 5 liter/minute
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 58.4 x 38.1 x 24.1 cm
- Power consumption: 350 Watts
- Weight: 31 lbs
- Noise: 40 dBA
The EverFlo is a compact, stationary oxygen concentrator intended for home care use. The unit is designed to have low electrical needs with less heat production, recessed flow meter to reduce accidental breakage, no necessary filter change, and compatible with all bottle styles and an easy to use closure.
- Oxygen concentration: 93% +/-3%
- Flow rate: 0.5 to 5 liter/minute
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 58.4 x 38.1 x 24.1 cm
- Power consumption: 350 Watts
- Weight: 31 lbs
- Noise: 45 dBA
The UltraFill is a stationary oxygen concentrator, filling station and high capacity 3,000 PSI cylinders intended for mainstream and high-usage oxygen patients and for home care use. The unit offers their patented 3,000 PSI oxygen cylinders which deliver 40% more oxygen than 2,000 PSI oxygen cylinders, which offers compatibility with all cylinders and oxygen concentrators.
- Oxygen concentration: 93% +/-3%
- Flow rate: 3 to 7 liter/minute
- Dimensions: (HxWxD): 22.9 x 50.8 x 64.8 cm
- Power consumption: 110 Watts
- Weight: 20.4 lbs
The Millennium M10 is a stationary oxygen concentrator with a 10 liter capacity intended for use with patients who need high levels of oxygen and home care situations. The unit has a twin head compressor for increased air flow over a single head compressor, an oxygen purity indicator, and an integrated canister to reduce operation complexity and vulnerable tubing.
- Oxygen concentration: 92% +/-4%
- Flow rate: up to 10 liter/minute in 1 liter increments
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 27 x 19 x 13 inches
- Power consumption: 120V/60Hx (+/-10%)
- Weight: 53 lbs
The SimplyGo is a portable oxygen concentrator with a continuous flow rate and pulse-dose delivery in a 10 pound device intended to increase the independence of the patient. The unit is designed to be impact resistant, with an internal bacteria filter and easy for patients to use.
- Oxygen concentration: 86% to 97%
- Flow rate: 12 to 72 ml/minute
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 29.2 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm
- Power Consumption: 150 Watts while charging, 120 Watts on battery
- Weight: 10 lbs
- Noise: 43 dBA
The SimplyGo Mini is a portable oxygen concentrator intended for clinic and home care use. The unit offers portability, with what Resipironics calls a rugged design without the weight or connection of cylinders.
- Oxygen concentration: 87% to 96%
- Flow rate: 220 to 1,000 ml/minute
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 20.1 x 9.1 x 2.5 cm
- Power consumption: 120 Watts while charging
- Weight: 5 lbs
- Noise: 56 dBA
The SimplyFlo is a stationary oxygen concentrator intended to be small and lightweight for easy movement around a patients home. The unit is also intended for nocturnal use.
- Oxygen concentration: 87% to 96%
- Flow rate: 0.5 to 2 liter/minute
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 29.2 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm
- Power consumption: 120 Watts
- Weight: 9 lbs
- Noise: 50 dBA