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Icon Auto from Fisher Paykel Available in Australia
Icon Auto is totally new platform for Fisher & Paykel, not available yet in the U.S., but being sold in Australia at http://www.cpapaustralia.com.au/shopping/icon-auto.html
Introducing the latest in CPAP technology - The ICON™
The culmination of over two years intensive research and development, the ICON™ is a revolution in CPAP machine design.
Looking no more obtrusive in your bedroom than a clock-radio, its shape allows for a fully internal humidifier - keeping noise down and improving efficiency - and makes it something that fits comfortably at your bedside.
Features:
- Auto-adjusting pressure for personalised treatment during sleep.
- Fisher and Paykel's unique SensAwake breathing algorithm - Described by users as one of the best advances in CPAP technology ever, it detects a user waking up and drops pressure accordingly to aid the transition back to sleep.
- ThermoSmart and heated tube - Get more humidity to you and less condensation to your tube.
- Built-in alarm clock-mp3 player - Wake up to your music in the morning!
- One of the quietest CPAP machines presently on sale.
- Travel bag, tube, manuals, power cord, international plugs, compliance memory-stick and extra filters.
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Permalink Reply by Mike on -
my personal first reaction is "great, a great looking new machine, i presume it's technically better than prior machines" -- this one in particular is clearly aiming to blend in with a consumer's decor. It's a little gimmicky in its appearance and the MP3 aspect of things. But if the algorithm is tight, and it provides good efficacy and compliance data TO THE PATIENT, then I'm happy with it. Just top of the mind, stream of consciousness reaction....
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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ok, am i the only one amongst us who is giddy with excitement about knowing about a new AutoPAP machine coming out that plays MP3s and isn't yet available in America? I admit it: I am a true sleep geek.
Mike said:my personal first reaction is "great, a great looking new machine, i presume it's technically better than prior machines" -- this one in particular is clearly aiming to blend in with a consumer's decor. It's a little gimmicky in its appearance and the MP3 aspect of things. But if the algorithm is tight, and it provides good efficacy and compliance data TO THE PATIENT, then I'm happy with it. Just top of the mind, stream of consciousness reaction....
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Permalink Reply by 99 on -
looks brill any free samples is it fully data capable is there softward again brill
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Permalink Reply by Judy on -
Sounds like the HC 254 auto available in the states other than the mp3 player. I don't remember the HC 254 having an internal mp3 player - nor the clock face now that I think of it. But the rest of the features are the same as the HC 254 as near as I can tell.
And Fisher & Paykel has a reputation for good reliable, dependable, tough xPAPs. They just were never much on data capability - especially not for the patient.
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Permalink Reply by RL on -
Is that a flash drive "memory stick" that comes with it in the picture? A USB port for data transfer would be a nice option over the SD card. The appearance is moving in a good direction. So it must have built in speakers? Maybe they could evolve this to give a voice warning when your hose or mask comes off, optional of course and with volume control. CPAPs are gonna get much better over time if this is an indication. My DME said Fisher & Paykel is one of the brands they carry, along with Phillips Respironics. No word on when this will make it to the U.S. market though, right? The availability of efficacy data to the patient would be the deal maker though.
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Permalink Reply by Judy on
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Do a google search on HC 254 and see how much similarity there is between these two units. The HC 254 IS sold in the USA. My high school friend has one.
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Permalink Reply by 99 on
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i expect the cost of a manual will be replaced by a cd what a saving if paper
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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my magic 8-ball is saying it is likely to appear in the US in April 2010.
RL said:Is that a flash drive "memory stick" that comes with it in the picture? A USB port for data transfer would be a nice option over the SD card. The appearance is moving in a good direction. So it must have built in speakers? Maybe they could evolve this to give a voice warning when your hose or mask comes off, optional of course and with volume control. CPAPs are gonna get much better over time if this is an indication. My DME said Fisher & Paykel is one of the brands they carry, along with Phillips Respironics. No word on when this will make it to the U.S. market though, right? The availability of efficacy data to the patient would be the deal maker though.
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Permalink Reply by John Stagaman on
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This is the first F&P to combine their ThermoSmart humidification with a heated tube with an APAP unit, so I'm interested in it for that reason alone. I' love to get an idea when it might be available in the US.
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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John, I've heard through the grapevine that it will be available in the US this April!
John Stagaman said:This is the first F&P to combine their ThermoSmart humidification with a heated tube with an APAP unit, so I'm interested in it for that reason alone. I' love to get an idea when it might be available in the US.
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Permalink Reply by John Stagaman on
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Thanks--at the incredibly slow rate my sleep doc is communicating with my PCP, maybe I'll actually have my scrip by then. Either way, I should be able to rent until then.
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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hrm. seems as if F&P is just today announcing the availability of its new ICON Range machine in Australia and New Zealand:
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited (NZSX:FPH, ASX:FPH) announced today that it has introduced into Australia and New Zealand its new ICON continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
The ICON range integrates Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's leading technologies into stylish, compact and intelligent devices to deliver a better night's sleep for OSA patients. The F&P ICON also includes a digital clock, alarm and music playing capabilities to enhance patient adaptation to CPAP therapy.
"The ICON combines both exceptional style and technology to fit unobtrusively into the home setting. It has a very small footprint and incorporates our innovative technologies including, SmartStick, ThermoSmart and SensAwake", commented Michael Daniell, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's Chief Executive Officer.
The product range spans three models; Auto, Premo and Novo. The Auto detects interruptions to normal breathing and provides the appropriate positive airway pressure to meet the breath-by-breath needs of the patient with full efficacy and compliance reporting. The Premo model provides fixed pressure therapy with efficacy and compliance reporting, while the Novo provides basic compliance reporting.
The ICON range also includes Fisher & Paykel's InfoSmart technologies, which will provide a full range of communication and compliance reporting options.
"We are delighted with the positive response to ICON from CPAP users, clinicians and home care providers and we are looking forward to progressively introducing the range into our international markets this year", concluded Mr Daniell.
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