Respironics Launches The REMstar Plus M Series Sleep System

Murrysville, PA - Respironics, Inc. recently released its REMstar Plus M Series with C-Flex, the first model in its M Series line of sleep systems. The REMstar M Series is the only complete line of sleep therapy systems that provides proven patient comfort and ease of use in a sleek, modern design. The products are designed for the treatment of adults who have obstructive sleep apnea.

To help make therapy more comfortable, the REMstar Plus M Series features C-Flex technology. C-Flex tracks the patient's breathing and lowers the amount of pressure delivered during exhalation. With three settings, patients have the ability to select the level of pressure relief that's right for them, without altering the benefits of prescribed therapy. C-Flex helps to make exhaling against the CPAP pressure easier, providing a more comfortable treatment and ultimately increasing the likelihood of compliance.

In a recent study involving both CPAP and C-Flex users, remarkably, after three months, patients using C-Flex technology used their therapy an average of one-hour and 42-minutes longer per night than patients on traditional CPAP. Additionally, patients using C-Flex had a significantly greater satisfaction with treatment comfort and interface comfort, and greater overall satisfaction with therapy at six months.

With its small size, three easy-to-use primary control buttons and more lifestyle-oriented design, the REMstar M Series is targeted at improving the patient's acceptance to therapy. Other comfort features, such as ramp and integrated humidification, are also incorporated into the design. The optional ramp feature reduces the air pressure when a patient is trying to fall asleep and then gradually increases (or ramps) the pressure until the device reaches the patient's prescription setting. For patients using humidification, a less obtrusive humidifier chamber adds to the sleek appearance of the platform, and is easier to remove and fill.

The REMstar M Series has also been designed with an improved monitoring system to make data management more efficient. Reports are easily accessible to read and share among physicians/clinicians, homecare providers and patients. Some models are also equipped with an Encore® Pro SmartCard® accessory module to record information for the homecare provider, and the self-management feature allows the proactive user to monitor and verify the effectiveness of therapy.

Says Jeff Maglin, Global Product Manager, Sleep Therapy, "Nothing gives us greater satisfaction than creating a product that's packed with proven features that help improve acceptance, comfort and results for its users. These advances are what make Respironics the leader in sleep therapy."

SOURCE: Respironics