ResMed Releases the Mirage Quattro™ and Mirage Liberty™ Full Face Masks

New masks offer a wide range of options for patients and dealers

San Diego, CA - April 18, 2007

ResMed today announced the release of the Mirage Quattro™ and Mirage Liberty™ full face masks, the latest additions to its Mirage™ line of patient interfaces. The Mirage Quattro is ResMed's fourth generation full face mask and offers a range of new features, making it more comfortable and easier to use. The Mirage Liberty is a novel mask option, offering a minimalist design of a nasal pillows interface combined with the function of a full face mask. The Mirage Quattro is designed to fit more than 95% of users, and the Mirage Liberty has a fit range of over 90%.¹

"The launch of the Quattro and Liberty continues ResMed's legacy of innovation and quality. Patients and providers will benefit from the increased fit range, ease of use and improved comfort of these new masks" said Michael Farrell, VP of Marketing for ResMed Corp. "The Quattro provides an effective solution to jaw drop, and the Liberty provides an excellent alternative to conventional full face masks."

The Quattro and Liberty are designed to fit a wider range of users than ever before while making therapy more comfortable for patients. The Mirage Quattro offers a range of user-friendly features, including a new MicroFit dial that easily turns to adjust the forehead support and remains there during sleep, allowing the user to find the most comfortable position while the mask is being worn. The new dial feature enables patients to personalize their mask fit and comfort, resulting in increased compliance for patients and less callbacks for dealers. ResMed's Mirage dual-wall cushion with spring air technology provides a comfortable, effective seal for patients with jaw drop and redirects pressure away from sensitive facial areas. Additionally, the mask's improved vent design reduces noise by over 50%.² The Quattro offers numerous professional benefits, including the addition of a new mask size (extra small) and reduced inventory with fewer mask parts and 33% fewer product codes.

The Mirage Liberty's minimalist design feels light on the face and gives users the freedom to read, wear glasses or watch television. New features include dual-wall nasal pillows with trampoline action that adapt to diverse facial contours, and the Mirage dual-wall mouth cushion to enhance comfort while maintaining an effective seal. In addition, the Liberty is equipped with supportive headgear for added stability and security. Professional benefits include three pillow sizes to eliminate the need for fitting templates and reduced inventory with only two product codes.

1. Source: ResMed anthropometric database
2. Source: ISO 3744:1994 Acoustics: determination of sound power levels of noise sources using pressure

ResMed is a global leader in medical equipment for the screening, treatment, and management of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and other respiratory disorders, selling a comprehensive range of products through direct offices in the  United States and more than 70 other countries. ResMed provides reliable products, quality systems and complete solutions for its customers and their patients.