Philips Respironics Introduces EasyLife Nasal Mask with Auto Seal Technology for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients

January 19, 2010

Philips Respironics has introduced the EasyLife nasal mask for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).  With its patented Auto Seal technology and minimal number of parts, EasyLife is an extraordinarily easy mask for both health care professionals and patients to use.

The innovative, lightweight design of EasyLife features a unique dual-cushion construction—the inner cushion creates an instant, self-adjusting seal that adapts to patient movements, while the outer cushion provides comfortable support.  Because the forehead pad adjusts automatically, a number of traditional mask adjustments are nearly eliminated except for intuitive headgear adjustments.  With only four parts—mask frame, headgear, outer support cushion, and inner seal cushion—the mask is easy to assemble and clean. 

“The EasyLife mask is so easy, it practically fits itself,” said Gretchen Jezerc, director, U.S. Marketing, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Philips Home Healthcare Solutions.  “From assembly to fitting to adjusting, sleep labs and homecare providers will find it an easy choice for a set-up mask.  Patients will appreciate its comfort and the way it maintains a seal throughout their nighttime movements.  It is truly a breakthrough in the patient interface market.”

The four available cushion sizes—small, medium, medium wide, and large—each fit one of two frames.  To further simplify fitting and inventory management, FitPacks with two sizes of cushions are available.  DuoPacks with multiple cushions of the same size also are offered to support supply replacement initiatives for patients.

For more information and images of the EasyLife nasal mask, visit: http://www.philips.com/easylife