AMSTERDAM, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Philips
Respironics, a division of Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA),
announced today that their SimplyGo Mini portable oxygen
concentrator (POC) conforms to all applicable Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) requirements for POC carriage and in-flight
use on board aircraft*.
With the FAA's acceptance notice, SimplyGo Mini becomes a new
option for home medical equipment providers (HMEs) to offer today's
active respiratory patient, following the legacy of its proven
predecessor, the SimplyGo. With its lightweight design and reliable
therapy delivery system, SimplyGo Mini empowers patients who
struggle with respiratory disorders to continue living full,
engaged lives. SimplyGo Mini is the latest addition to Philips'
Right Fit portfolio of oxygen products and programs inspired by
patients and built for HMEs to work more efficiently to meet the
needs of their customers.
"Today's HMEs are under tremendous pressure to operate smarter,
more efficient businesses, and they need the right lineup of
patient-centric products to support that effort," said Eli Diacopoulos, Business Leader, Home
Respiratory Care, Philips. "SimplyGo Mini addresses the importance
and demand for mobility in today's 24/7 world. Designed with the
patient in mind, this device offers on-the-go respiratory patients
an attractive, portable solution to travel with ease and
convenience."
The smallest and lightest POC in the Philips portfolio, SimplyGo
Mini has undergone the same rigorous performance and reliability
testing as traditional POC products. It offers an attractive and
sleek design, as well as a strong, comfortable carrying case,
appealing to today's engaged and active patients. By conforming to
the FAA's standards for travel, Philips Respironics builds on its
commitment to help address the needs and desires of patients living
with chronic respiratory conditions who want to remain active and
mobile.
In an effort to help HMEs streamline their businesses and make
the most cost-effective use of resources while still providing
high-quality patient care, the SimplyGo Mini is designed to deliver
the following benefits:
- Eliminates recurring oxygen delivery costs and cylinder
hassles
- Reduces maintenance costs
- Eases inventory management
- Minimizes patient calls
For more information on Philips' sleep and respiratory care
solutions call 800-345-6443 or visit www.respironics.com, follow
@PhilipsResp and the Philips Respironics Facebook page.
*Commercial airlines may have their own requirements for oxygen
concentrators. Before flying in the U.S. or abroad, patients should
contact their airlines for all connecting flights for permission to
carry the SimplyGo Mini system on board.
For further information, please contact:
Alicia Cafardi
Philips
412-523-9616
alicia.cafardi@philips.com
About Philips Respironics
Philips Respironics is a global leader in the sleep and respiratory
care markets, offering solutions in sleep apnea management, oxygen
therapy, noninvasive ventilation and respiratory drug delivery.
With more than 10 years of cloud-based data sharing experience and
analytics for more than 7 million patient lives, Philips
Respironics has a long history of leading new innovation in both
devices and informatics solutions to help patients sleep and
breathe better.
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX:
PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving
people's health and enabling better outcomes across the health
continuum from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis,
treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and
deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated
solutions. The company is a leader in diagnostic imaging,
image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as
well as in consumer health and home care. Headquartered in
the Netherlands, Philips' health
technology portfolio generated 2015 sales of EUR 16.8 billion and employs approximately 69,000
employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News
about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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