Oxygen Delivery Systems

• CHAD Therapeutics, Chatsworth, Calif, offers the SAGE oxygen therapeutic device combining a motion sensor with CHAD’s patented S.M.A.R.T.™ technology, which can prevent desaturation before it occurs by automatically switching between preset rest and active delivery settings. The SAGE oxygen therapeutic device has the ability to increase compliance with pulmonary rehabilitation programs and encourage an active, healthy lifestyle for patients. (800) 423-8870; www.sagedevice.com.

• Merits Health Products, Cape Coral, Fla, introduces the Q1502 oxygen concentrator, which provides a portable and continuous oxygen supply for home care usage. Its intelligent monitoring system features over- and under-pressure detection, an abnormal oxygen concentration warning, system overheat protection, and a power loss alarm. The Q1502 is designed for easy maintenance and has a sound pressure level of less than 45 dBA. (800) 963-7487; www.meritshealth.com.

• The Respiratory Group, St Louis, introduces the Escort® Ultra Lightweight Liquid Oxygen Portable. Reliable and versatile, this portable weighs less than four pounds when full and lasts up to 8 hours on one filling. The Escort has 12 flow settings from 0 to 6 LPM, and an easy flip switch to bypass the conserver and allow the patient uninterrupted oxygen flow. Testing shows the 3:1 conserving ratio and reliable demand delivery system give patients higher Fio2 levels. The Escort docks to nearly every base unit, and users have the choice between an electronic or a pneumatic conserver. (877) 877-3774; www.respiratorygroup.com.

• Sunrise Medical, Longmont, Colo, offers the new 515A with the same performance as the existing 515D concentrators, but also featuring a rotary valve for quieter operation, no compressor HEPA filter, a quieter DeVilbiss branded compressor, and a simpler internal component layout for cooler running, easier access, and repair. The standard DeVilbiss 515ADZ has an operating sound level of 48 dbA and weighs a mere 50 pounds, making it a quiet and light full-featured five-liter concentrator. (800) 333-4000; www.sunrisemedical.com.

• Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Riverside, Calif, now offers a full line of carbon-composite medical oxygen cylinders. With weight savings in excess of 40% over traditional aluminum oxygen cylinders, these bottles enhance the lifestyles of ambulatory oxygen users by allowing them more freedom to enjoy a wider range of activities. Luxfer carbon-composite cylinders are nonmagnetic and are available in oxygen capacities ranging from four to 24 cubic feet. (800) 764-0366; www.luxfercylinders.com.

• Maxtec® Inc, Salt Lake City, introduces the MaxO2R+ oxygen analyzer. This product comes fully equipped with one-touch calibration and a 5,000-hour battery life, providing an overall low cost of ownership. Both the analyzer and the sensor are protected by a 2-year warranty. The ergonomic design is easy to use, and the device fits comfortably in the user’s hand. The analyzer is available with an internal sensor, MaxO2R+A; or an external sensor, MaxO2R+AE. (866) 462-9832; www.maxtecinc.com.