ResMed Releases the Mirage Swift™ II Nasal Pillows Mask

San Diego, CA - April 6, 2007

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ResMed introduced their latest development in mask technology today with the Mirage Swift II, one of the quietest and lightest nasal masks available. From the creators of the leading nasal mask on the market, the Mirage Swift II is 86% quieter* while remaining lightweight and offering new features to enhance patient comfort.

Like the original Mirage Swift, the nasal pillows sit flexibly and comfortably at the entrance of the nostrils for a secure seal during therapy. The mask's sleek and minimalist design allows users to wear glasses and read or watch television: it is ideal for patients with an active lifestyle.

"With the launch of the Swift II, ResMed continues the tradition of setting the standard for patient interfaces. The original Swift was wildly successful in addressing a previously unmet need in the nasal pillows segment and quickly became the patient-preferred mask in the US market. Well, now the best just got even better! The Swift II is 86% quieter than its predecessor and it is even more comfortable for the patient and the bed partner," said Michael Farrell, VP of Marketing for ResMed Corp. "Patients and providers alike trust ResMed's Mirage line of masks. Our Mirage masks have a reputation of high first-time fit percentage for the clinician as well as exceptional comfort and quiet performance for the patient. We expect that the Swift II will continue to drive growth and sustain our leadership position in the patient interface market."

The Mirage Swift II follows the success of the Mirage Swift, which was launched in June 2004 and has proven performance with millions of masks sold in two and a half years. The Swift II's comfort and flexibility also offer professional benefits, including ease of use, increased patient compliance, increased revenue, fewer patient callbacks, as well as reduced inventory and patient management costs. Sleep labs and HMEs also benefit from the Swift II with ResMed's unconditional Mask Guarantee Program and RSVP program for selected partner sleep labs.

The Mirage Swift II is designed for patient comfort and convenience, featuring a new and improved air vent located on the frame, which is angled downward in a direction more aligned with natural breath. The vent-hole design delivers air quietly and gently away from the patient and bed partner so everyone gets a good night's sleep. The mask's new blue end cap allows for easy assembly and disassembly, and includes three pillow sizes to fit a wide range of facial and nasal structures. And with four interchangeable tube positions (up, down, left or right), the Swift II offers more sleeping positions for comfort and flexibility.

*Source: ISO 3744:1994 Acoustics: determination of sound power levels of noise sources using pressure

ResMed is the global leader in development, manufacture and marketing of innovative medical products for the treatment and management of respiratory disorders, with a focus on sleep-disordered breathing. ResMed sells a comprehensive range of products in more than 70 countries worldwide. ResMed provides reliable products, quality systems and complete solutions for lasting results for its customers and their patients.