Product launches: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Sunrise Medical, Medbill 

Auckland, New Zealand-based Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has launched the F&P Nova Mico nasal pillows mask for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in the U.S. Weighing less than 1.4 ounces, the new mask features minimal, easy adjusting headgear and a soft MicroPillows cushion that nestles gently within the nostrils and inflates to conform to the patient’s nose, providing stability and freedom of movement. “The Nova Micro is another strong addition to our mask portfolio, and we are thrilled we can offer it to patients in the U.S.,” said Steve Wilson, vice president of sales and marketing North American for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. The mask is also supported by positive internal validation trial results showing 97% of users rated the feel of the F&P Nova Micro mask pillows in their nose as “soft” or “very soft” and 100% of users rated the overall performance of the F&P Nova Micro mask as “good” or “very good.” FMI: www.fphcare.com.


 

Fresno, Calif.-based Sunrise Medical has introduced the QUICKIE QS5 X lightweight folding wheelchair. Features of the wheelchair include FreeFold design, resulting in 40% energy savings; optional, no-charge Fold-n-Lock feature; low weight of 16 pounds for the fixed-front and 16.5 pounds for the swing-away frame; 3D Visualizer that allows online configurations; and more. "Transportation is crucial for wheelchair riders," says Bernd Krebs, CTO at Sunrise Medical. "Being able to easily load and unload their wheelchairs means maintaining or regaining their independence, and we strive to protect their strained shoulders. This is why we are constantly pushing the limits of technology to reduce any product weight wherever possible while increasing the rider’s energy efficiency.” FMI: www.sunrisemedical.com/QS5X. 


 

Plum, Pa.-based Medbill has new functionalities for its TrueSight billing software, including automatically checking for eligibility before a purchase order is sent for drop ship. Other new functionalities are: validation that an appropriate written order or prior authorization is in place before a purchase order is sent for drop ship; once delivery is confirmed by the drop ship vendor on all items on an order, it automatically creates insurance claims on the order; automatically submits insurance claims on a drop ship order once automatic delivery is confirmed; and a dashboard to deal expeditiously with exceptions to the workflow. FMI: https://medbill.net/truesight-billing-software/.