New Swift™ LT from ResMed Revolutionizes Nasal Pillow Technology 

San Diego - May 5, 2008

ResMed announced today the launch of its new mask, the Swift™ LT nasal pillows system. The Swift LT is a revolutionary solution for patients and sleep specialists who want a compact, easy-to-fit and whisper-quiet mask.

The Swift LT is designed to provide superior comfort, stability and performance for effective therapy that’s light to the touch and easy to fit. Weighing only 2.3 oz, it is one of the lightest and quietest nasal pillows systems on the market—71% quieter than the Mirage Swift II.** Its uniquely designed vents disperse air gently away from the patient and bed partner, for a quiet and comfortable night’s sleep.

The Swift LT is the only nasal pillows system that features a patented rotating barrel, which can be adjusted to accommodate various nasal features for a customized fit. The dual-wall nasal pillows sit on a flexible pillow base to ensure a secure, comfortable seal. The pillows seal softly on contact and gently diffuse airflow through the nasal passage, resulting in fewer symptoms of dryness. Together, these fitting technologies extend the Swift LT’s fit range to over 95% of users.*

Another distinctive feature of the Swift LT is the soft, flexible and stable headgear, which sits lightly on the face to minimize facial marks and expands to accommodate a wide range of facial features. For added convenience, the flexible, lightweight tubing (with optional tube retainer) allows for multiple sleeping positions, including on the side and back.

“As the market leader in nasal pillows, ResMed is redefining the industry benchmark with these latest design innovations. Based on the popularity of the Mirage Swift II, we expect the Swift LT to become the preferred nasal pillows system of choice,” said Allen Ehrlich, Director of Product Management for ResMed. “We’ve taken great steps to incorporate feedback from our customers by focusing on quietness, lightness and ease of use. The unique features of the Swift LT, including the rotating barrel, dual-wall pillows and quiet venting, are key to ensuring comfort and compliance for patients and reducing fitting and training time for sleep professionals.”

* Based on internal anthropometric database
** Testing per ISO 3744:1994 Acoustics determination of sound power levels of noise using pressure at 10 cm H2O

About ResMed

ResMed is the global leader in the development, manufacturing 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.