Spirometry

Medical Graphics Corporation, St Paul, Minn, announces the release of the MedGraphics® CPFS/D™ USB PC-based spirometer. From simple spirometry to complete bronchial provocation, the CPFS/D USB offers various testing capabilities and meets or exceeds all current ATS/ERS recommendations for accuracy and performance. The patented MedGraphics preVent™ Pneumotach provides accurate measurement and infection control. Its snap-in design allows for replacement between patients. Combined with BREEZESUITE diagnostic software, the CPFS/D USB delivers quick testing, resulting in short training times and fast patient turnaround. (800) 950-5597; www.medgraphics.com.

Micro Direct Inc, Lewiston, Me, introduces the new SpiroUSB PC-based spirometer. The SpiroUSB combines a digital volume transducer and the user-friendly multi-window Spida 5 PC software to create a powerful solution for PC-based spirometry. Requiring only a spare USB port, the SpiroUSB can be used on any Windows-based laptop or desktop computer by installing the Spida 5 software and plugging in the SpiroUSB sensor. The ease of use means reduced training times and faster patient turnaround. The child incentive display and ATS quality checks ensure maximal results every time. (800) 588-3381; www.micro-direct.com.

Futuremed, Granada Hills, Calif, introduces the Discovery-2 spirometer. This product incorporates the latest technology with the most recent recommendations for spirometry testing (including the newest parameters and predicted values). A large, high-resolution color display offers real-time flow/volume and time/volume graphs to help the operator evaluate test quality. The "Bubbles" pediatric incentive is available for testing children. Discovery-2 has a wide internal printer that prints reports in about 15 seconds. It can also be connected to a standard USB printer for full page reports. Hundreds of tests can be stored in memory. Discovery-2’s software for Windows lets users store patient files or perform tests directly on the PC. Discovery-2 meets the latest ATS, OSHA, and SSD standards for spirometry. (800) 222-6780; www.futuremedamerica.com.

The new FlowScreen® from VIASYS Healthcare Inc, Yorba Linda, Calif, measures and evaluates inspiratory and expiratory lung volumes including pre and post measurements. Flow-volume and volume-time curves are displayed real-time. User-friendly operations are made available via the color-coded function keys, and the high-resolution inkjet printer provides color reports on normal paper. European Respiratory Society and American Thoracic Society criteria are used for quality assurance, and the robust database can administer more than 1,000 patients. Archiving and data exchange capabilities are also featured, and the JAEGER pneumotachograph guarantees a high level of patient safety while providing accurate results.(866) 4VIASYS; www.viasyshealthcare.com.

Alliance Tech Medical, Granbury, Tex, introduces the One Flow Tester Memo. This electronic portable instrument, appropriate for physician office, hospital, occupational health, and home use, provides accurate PEF and FEV1 measurements. Storage of 120 PEF and FEV1 values includes session dates and times. The inclusion of One Flow “Soft” software will allow graphical and tabular trending for the patient and the ability to monitor an entire population of patients. (800) 848-8923; www.alliancetechmedical.com.

Ferraris Respiratory, Louisville, Colo, introduces the KoKo LEGEND, an intuitive color touch screen spirometer. With all the performance of the KoKo spirometer in a new desktop format, the KoKo LEGEND walks both physician and patient through standard testing procedures. The realistic animated real-time incentive graphic encourages patients to make a good FVC effort. The KoKo LEGEND has a built-in printer, and test results can easily be transferred into the KoKo PFT spirometry software via a standard USB cable. (800) 574-7374; www.ferrarisrespiratory.com.