Sep 25, 2009 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- IVC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Announcing the new portable oxygen machine from Invacare with an amazing 1.8 liters per minute (LPM) pulse rate oxygen output and as well as 3.0 LPM continuous oxygen output. Now, oxygen therapy patients requiring large doses of oxygen can finally leave their large bulky home concentrators behind to enjoy greater mobility and freedom. This new portable concentrator is now available for online ordering at Vitality Medical, a discount online medical supply store. At present, Vitality Medical is the low cost leader of the SOLO2 Concentrator at only $2,990.00, more than $3,000 less than the manufacturers' suggested retail price.
Salt Lake City, UT (PRWeb) Sep. 25, 2009 - Vitality Medical announced today that they have added the new SOLO2 Transportable Oxygen Concentrator manufactured by Invacare to their portable oxygen concentrator product line. Vitality Medical is excited about the opportunity this new portable medical oxygen machine brings to oxygen therapy patients. The major advantage this new oxygen concentrator brings to respiratory patients is its high oxygen output capacity. "This is the first portable oxygen concentrator that we are aware of, that offers both a 3 LPM continuous oxygen flow as well as a high pulse oxygen output flow of 1.8 LPM," states Brad Packer, Vitality Medical's president. Mr. Packer indicates that the top selling Sequal Eclipse 2 now has some competition in the portable oxygen concentrator market. The Eclipse 2 matches the 3 LPM continuous flow of the SOLO2, but the Eclipse 2, only offers a pulse rate oxygen output of 0.9 LPM.
This new product provides a significant benefit for oxygen therapy users. Oxygen patients requiring a higher oxygen dose who previously were confined to their large, bulky home oxygen generators can now enjoy more freedom. Former oxygen patients who were tethered to immobile oxygen units can now travel by automobile to go shopping or to visit friends and relatives and lead more active lives. Brad states that "When you add the average battery service of 2.5 hours to the high oxygen output of this portable oxygen device, oxygen patients will gain the freedom to go where they need to go like never before." Chris LaPorte, Invacare Product Manager, indicates that the company expects that the SOLO2 will be approved by the FAA for airline travel. Invacare already has FAA approval for their XPO2 Portable Oxygen System which weighs in at only 7.3 pounds, but does not have the continuous oxygen flow option.
Vitality Medical expects the SOLO2 to quickly join the ranks of its top selling portable oxygen concentrators--Inogen One, Respironics EverGo, Sequal Eclipse 2 and the Invacare XPO2. Mr. Packer indicates that each of these respiratory oxygen devices have their strengths. "For instance, the Inogen One has the lowest noise output, the Respironics EverGo has the longest battery life before requiring a recharge, and the Invacare XPO2 has the least weight and smallest size." More detailed information about the SOLO2 can be found at the following link: Invacare SOLO2 Portable Oxygen Machine (http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Invacare-SOLO2-Portable-Oxygen-Concentrator-TPO100B.html).
The SOLO2 is expected to play a major role in treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) which includes Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. Chronic Bronchitis is a disease affecting the airflow due to narrowed airway passages which are often swollen and filled with mucus. Emphysema is caused by alveoli damage, which are tiny air sacs in the lungs. These diseases first manifest themselves to victims through shortness of breath that gradually worsens with time. Coughing also becomes more frequent as the flow of mucus or phlegm increases. People suffering from these diseases find themselves becoming less and less active due to their lack of oxygen. Portable oxygen concentrators have offered these patients the opportunity to live more active lives by giving them concentrated oxygen. Often referred to as O2 therapy, portable oxygen equipment provides these patients with a concentrated dose of oxygen. Most of these travel oxygen concentrators have adjustable settings, allowing patients to control the flow of oxygen to their lungs. As their need for oxygen increases or decreases, patients can adjust the oxygen flow accordingly.
Additional information about the top selling portable oxygen concentrators, including a comparable chart highlighting category leadership and prices are displayed on the following webpage: Portable Oxygen Concentrators Comparison (http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Concentrators-%28portable%29-1162-.html). This webpage also has links to each portable concentrator where detailed information, including product specifications is posted. Vitality Medical also carries non-portable or home oxygen concentrators (http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Concentrators-%28non-portable%29-1163-.html), oxygen masks (http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Oxygen-Masks-1157-.html), pulse oximeters (http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Pulse-Oximeters-1164-.html) and oxygen therapy accessories (http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Oxygen-Therapy-Accessories-1158-.html).
Regarding Vitality Medical
With nine years of online retail experience in the medical supply business, Vitality Medical has provided medical supplies and therapeutic equipment to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and patients recovering at home. Vitality Medical currently serves people suffering with incontinence, sleep apnea, excess weight, mobility loss, lymphedema, blood pressure, oxygen deprivation, COPD, bed-ridden patient care and a host of other medically related issues. As a low cost leader during an era of spiraling medical costs, Vitality Medical seeks to help families on a budget meet their medical supply needs by offering discount and wholesale pricing on home medical supplies.
Regarding Invacare
Invacare is the leading manufacturer of home medical supplies and equipment. They are well known for their mobility products and medical respiratory products, but also provide bathroom safety products, hospital beds, medical protective equipment, incontinence supplies and wound care supplies.
viernes, 25 de septiembre de 2009
domingo, 20 de septiembre de 2009
CEO of Invacare honored by veterans
CEO of Invacare honored by veterans
Invacare CEO Mal Mixon was recently honored by the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Mixon, who heads the Elyria-based company that manufactures medical supplies, received the Corporate Leadership Award at a ceremony earlier this month.
“As a Marine Corps captain veteran and also serving in Vietnam, it was a natural fit to be working with the Paralyzed Veterans of America,” Mixon said. “Invacare’s relationship with the PVA spans more than 29 years. Our associates are active with local branches of the PVA and, more visibly, at the annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games, where we ensure our paralyzed veterans are competition ready. We are proud to support and work with the PVA, and being recognized for these efforts is a great honor for me personally and for Invacare.”
Retired Gen. James L. Jones of the U.S. Marine Corps and national security adviser to President Barack Obama presented the award. Also present during the awards ceremony were U.S. Sen. George Voinovich and U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton.
Invacare CEO Mal Mixon was recently honored by the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Mixon, who heads the Elyria-based company that manufactures medical supplies, received the Corporate Leadership Award at a ceremony earlier this month.
“As a Marine Corps captain veteran and also serving in Vietnam, it was a natural fit to be working with the Paralyzed Veterans of America,” Mixon said. “Invacare’s relationship with the PVA spans more than 29 years. Our associates are active with local branches of the PVA and, more visibly, at the annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games, where we ensure our paralyzed veterans are competition ready. We are proud to support and work with the PVA, and being recognized for these efforts is a great honor for me personally and for Invacare.”
Retired Gen. James L. Jones of the U.S. Marine Corps and national security adviser to President Barack Obama presented the award. Also present during the awards ceremony were U.S. Sen. George Voinovich and U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton.
viernes, 18 de septiembre de 2009
2009 Invacare World Team Cup
The South African Women’s wheelchair tennis team are now ranked number eight in the world after the recent 2009 Invacare World Team Cup at Nottingham, UK.
“We have achieved all our goals we set for this event and are so proud of our teams,” says Holger Losch, team Director. “We’ve qualified for next year’s tournament on merit - this is a first for South Africa.”
SA number one and world number 18, Kgothatso Montjane, only lost two of her four singles matches, both to players ranked within the top ten in the world.
ACSA provided funding for the two teams to prepare for the Invacare World Team Cup. The costs of the teams’ participation was covered by a grant from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDF), including travel, accommodation, and entry fees.
martes, 8 de septiembre de 2009
INVACARE
It can be a hassle to transport power wheelchairs but using portable manual wheelchairs can cause users to lose independence. The Invacare At’m Take Along Chair offers a solution.
The Invacare At’m Take Along Chair is light weight and portable. It can be used as a manual wheelchair, but is also equipped with a battery and removable joystick that allow it to be used a power wheelchair. The entire wheelchair weighs 75 lbs. The base of the chair is its heaviest part weighing 34lbs, followed by the battery pack weighing 28lbs and the seat weighing 14lbs, according to www.prescriptiongiant.com.
In addition to being light and portable many reviews written by users say the chair is comfortable and easy to use. Some of features users enjoy aside from the portability are the compartment underneath the seat which can be used for storage when traveling and the long handle which makes it easy for a user’s companion to push if needed.
When using the chair as a power wheelchair be aware that users can adjust the speed by moving the knob on the end of the joystick. The chair is equipped so that the joystick can be placed on either side of the chair with two metal pins depending on which hand the user prefers to operate it with. It chair can travel anywhere from 0-4 miles per hour. The battery allows 12 miles of continuous use without recharging, but will need replaced if a user does not charge it regularly.
Users should also be aware that the chair does not travel well up hill because it only travels up to 4 miles per hour. Use of the chair in the rain is not recommended. If it gets very wet too quickly the battery as well as other parts may need replaced.
Many medical equipment vendors offer warranties for both the At’m Take Along Wheelchair itself and the battery but if users find that they need replacement parts when the chair is no longer under warranty they should visit http://www.phc-online.com/Portable_Power_Wheelchair_p/invacare-atm_1816r.htm. Replacements parts and the prices will be listed there. An owner’s manual can also be found out that website if you purchase the chair and are not given one.
An At’m Take Along can be purchased at medical equipment stores or online. Although some sites charged more both websites mentioned above priced the chair at $1,749.00, but if the chair is ordered online there will be additional charges for shipping. Some company websites stated that they accepted Medicaid, Medicare and other types of insurance but people interested in the chair should verify that with their chosen company before making the purchase.
The Invacare At’m Take Along Chair is light weight and portable. It can be used as a manual wheelchair, but is also equipped with a battery and removable joystick that allow it to be used a power wheelchair. The entire wheelchair weighs 75 lbs. The base of the chair is its heaviest part weighing 34lbs, followed by the battery pack weighing 28lbs and the seat weighing 14lbs, according to www.prescriptiongiant.com.
In addition to being light and portable many reviews written by users say the chair is comfortable and easy to use. Some of features users enjoy aside from the portability are the compartment underneath the seat which can be used for storage when traveling and the long handle which makes it easy for a user’s companion to push if needed.
When using the chair as a power wheelchair be aware that users can adjust the speed by moving the knob on the end of the joystick. The chair is equipped so that the joystick can be placed on either side of the chair with two metal pins depending on which hand the user prefers to operate it with. It chair can travel anywhere from 0-4 miles per hour. The battery allows 12 miles of continuous use without recharging, but will need replaced if a user does not charge it regularly.
Users should also be aware that the chair does not travel well up hill because it only travels up to 4 miles per hour. Use of the chair in the rain is not recommended. If it gets very wet too quickly the battery as well as other parts may need replaced.
Many medical equipment vendors offer warranties for both the At’m Take Along Wheelchair itself and the battery but if users find that they need replacement parts when the chair is no longer under warranty they should visit http://www.phc-online.com/Portable_Power_Wheelchair_p/invacare-atm_1816r.htm. Replacements parts and the prices will be listed there. An owner’s manual can also be found out that website if you purchase the chair and are not given one.
An At’m Take Along can be purchased at medical equipment stores or online. Although some sites charged more both websites mentioned above priced the chair at $1,749.00, but if the chair is ordered online there will be additional charges for shipping. Some company websites stated that they accepted Medicaid, Medicare and other types of insurance but people interested in the chair should verify that with their chosen company before making the purchase.
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