Omron Unveils New Portable, Lightweight Compressor Nebulizer
Breathe Easy While On The Go: Omron Healthcare Unveils New Portable, Lightweight Compressor Nebulizer
Bannockburn, IL, June 13, 2007--Omron Healthcare announced today the launch of its new CompAir® Elite Compact Compressor Nebulizer (model NE-C30) to help users--from COPD patients to asthmatic children--breathe easy whether at home or on-the-go. Weighing less than a pound, the compact, lightweight design and optional rechargeable battery make it ideal for individuals seeking flexibility in the use of their nebulizer.
The NE-C30 marks the second durable-design model from Omron's new respiratory product manufacturing operation, reinforcing Omron's continued commitment to the respiratory products market worldwide.
"With the NE-C30, users can count on Omron's 'ready to go,' convenient system, with the added flexibility of being able to easily transport their nebulizer and use it when they need it most -- whether at home, at the office, or almost anywhere," said Lori Byrd, category marketing manager, Respiratory, Omron Healthcare.
The NE-C30 utilizes Omron's nebulizer kit which features Virtual Valve Technology (VVT), a unique integrated design that promotes efficient delivery of medication with less aerosol waste and is easy to clean and maintain.
For further patient convenience, the NE-C30 includes a zippered carrying case with an accessory compartment and features an air tube with easy-to-grip air plugs, easy access outlet and filter, and a smooth surface for thorough cleaning. It comes complete with the compressor nebulizer, nebulizer kit, mouthpiece, child mask, air tube, extra filters, AC adapter, multi-lingual instruction manual and instructional DVD (in English and Spanish), with an optional rechargeable battery and battery charger.
The NE-C30 is a prescription product with a five-year limited warranty and is available at Durable Medical Equipment providers and pharmacies nationwide. For more information, please visit www.omronhealthcare.com.
About Omron Healthcare, Inc.
Omron Healthcare, Inc., located in Bannockburn, IL, a northern suburb of Chicago, is the North and South American subsidiary of Omron Healthcare group. A leading manufacturer and distributor of blood pressure monitors for home use, Omron Healthcare group is a market leader in blood pressure monitoring with over 70 million of its monitors sold worldwide to date. Omron Healthcare is committed to offering clinically proven, innovative weight management and thermometry products and devices for use in treatment of respiratory conditions, all with the aim of helping people achieve greater compliance and quality of life. With the April 2006 acquisition of Colin Medical Instruments Corporation, a leader in blood pressure monitoring products for hospitals, clinics, and physician offices, Omron Healthcare has a unique position as a company offering a wide array of medical devices for use in sites ranging from hospitals to the home. For more information, visit www.omronhealthcare.com and for Colin products, visit www.colinmedical.com.