Archive: November 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — National Seating & Mobility has named Crispin Teufel, who served as CEO of Lincare Holding for five years, as its CEO.  Teufel replaces Chuck Bodner, who had been serving as interim CEO. Bodner will continue in his role as CFO.  “I am honored to take on the role of CEO at NSM,” Teufel said. “The passion and perseverance of the NSM team is evidenced by the company’s continued success. I am proud to support the NSM team in further advancing...

DALLAS - With Insider registration rates debuting this week, HME News spoke to Kerry Tyler, who was named associate show director of Medtrade in May, about what to expect from the upcoming show and its “secret sauce.”  HME News: You have a great deal of experience in other industries – you launched your trade show career with Emerald X as an account executive on the GlobalShop Show a decade ago. What specific lessons or insights will you bring with you to Medtrade?  Kerry...

PETERBOROUGH, N.H. – SoClean on Nov. 16 issued an urgent medical device field correction that provides clarifications to the user manuals for its SoClean2 and SoClean 3 and notifies users of the availability of a hose and mask adapter for the maintenance systems.  SoClean is revising its labeling to incorporate additional warnings and contraindications, as well as proper and consistent device setup instructions, including use of a hose and mask adapter to reduce potential risks associated...

AMSTERDAM – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday issued a safety communication to inform users of possible thermal issues with the Philips Respironics DreamStation 2 CPAP machine and to advise them to monitor the machines for signs of overheating.   The FDA recently received medical device reports (MDRs) associated with issues like fire, smoke, burns and other signs of overheating while using the machine. The agency is in ongoing discussions with Philips about...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Joerns Healthcare, a provider of post-acute care medical equipment and services, plans to exit the long-term care rental business and refocus on medical equipment sales and services.  It began notifying businesses and customers on Nov. 20, 2023.  "(This) announcement represents the execution of the next milestone in our strategy to prioritize investments and resources on our core medical equipment sales business to better serve our customers," said CEO Taylor...

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Fisher & Paykel Healthcare reported revenue of $314.4 million for its Homecare Product Group for the first half of its 2024 financial year, a 26% increase from the prior comparable period.  The company reported revenue for masks and accessories for obstructive sleep apnea increased 28% in constant currency.  “Evora Full has been available in the United States for more than a year, and it continues to see impressive demand and positive customer feedback,”...

DETROIT, Mich. – AmeriCare Medical has been named one of the Top Workplace 2023 by the Detroit Free Press. The list is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey that evaluates factors like alignment, execution and connection. “AmeriCare’s competitive advantage is spawned by our employees,” said Greg Jamian, president and CEO. “They have supported our innovation and growth throughout the years. The strength of our company lies in the collective...

Liviliti Health has launched CPAP Soap, a retail add-on for CPAP providers to increase the margins of their resupply businesses. The company says the soap allows patients to follow manufacturer guidelines and U.S. Food and Drug Administration processes for daily and weekly cleaning. The soap is non-allergenic and SLS and alcohol free. FMI: www.cpapsoap.com.   NikoHealth has launched “Electronic Medical Attachments,” a new functionality that allows DME providers to submit...

ANAHEIM, Calif. - MK Battery has appointed Jason Smith, a 27-year veteran of the company, as its national sales director. In this role, he will direct the efforts of the field sales team and all sales administrative functions. Sean Shirley, who joined the sales team at MK Battery in 2019, has been promoted to regional sales manager for the eastern region of the United States, filling the role vacated by Smith. “These organizational changes reinforce MK Battery’s total commitment to succession...

DALLAS – Medtrade has debuted a new category of registration rates called Insider. Under these rates, registration for an expo pass is $20 and a conference pass is $100 through Dec. 12. “A conference pass provides access to all educational sessions, the expo floor and the Consultant Cocktail Hour,” said Kerry Tyler, associate show director. “At $100, it’s an incredible deal, but the time is highly limited. Whether you want the expo pass or the conference pass, now is...