AMSTERDAM (dpa-AFX) - Philips Respironics, a unit of Royal Philips Electronics (PHG) announced Tuesday that it has received 510(k) clearance to market its latest advancement in airway clearance technology for enhanced patient care in the hospital or in the home.
The company said that the new CoughAssist T70 provides an effective, comfortable alternative to traditional suctioning methods and may minimize the risk of pneumonia and infections that can lead to hospital readmissions.
According to the company, the CoughAssist T70 clears secretions from the lungs by gradually applying positive air pressure to the airway and then rapidly shifting to negative air pressure. The shift in pressure creates a high expiratory flow that simulates a deep, natural cough. Instead of introducing a suction catheter into the airway, air is delivered through a facemask, a mouthpiece or through a simple adapter that allows the device to function with an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube, reducing discomfort and risk of infection. In addition, new design and technology updates have been developed to enhance patient and clinician use.
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