Tag: React Health
Vent manufacturers reassure providers
July 24, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Manufacturers are fielding calls from providers seeking guidance after Resmed issued a field safety notice for certain Astral ventilators and federal officials announced the end of COVID-era emergency use authorizations.
Resmed on July 15 issued a voluntary global medical device correction/field safety notice for its Astral 100 and Astral 150 ventilators built prior to October 2024 due to the potential of supercapacitors leaking over time. The leakage, the company says,...
FDA sends warning to BMC Medical for allegedly adulterating, misbranding device
July 14, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to BMC Medical, citing regulatory violations involving the company’s G3X APAP devices, which are imported into the United States by React Health (formerly 3B Medical). Through an inspection, the agency determined that BMC made significant design and software changes to a previously cleared Luna APAP device without submitting a new 510(k) premarket notification for FDA review. The newly branded G3X APAP, the...
Mobility is the default setting in home oxygen
February 17, 2026Tracy Orzel
Home respiratory is a cornerstone of the HME industry, but manufacturers and providers are redefining what success in the market looks like: Oxygen therapy that keeps pace with patients, durable equipment for everyday demands, and service models that protect margins.
“Since COVID, we have seen rapid adoption of portable oxygen concentrators (POC) as patients, clinicians and providers increasingly choose POCs over legacy modalities like tanks...
React Health signs with Quality Biomedical to boost service capabilities for vents
August 27, 2025HME News Staff
BOULDER, Colo. – React Health has expanded its post-sale warranty and non-warranty service program by signing Quality Biomedical as a national Factory Authorized Service Center. “As our market penetration grows, we need established service partners to provide top-notch, post-sale service for both warranty and out-of-warranty support,” said Brian Farkas, director of service for React Health. “Quality Biomedical has been a strong service partner since we began selling O2 concentrators...
Sleep & respiratory: Stay informed & advocate
April 8, 2025Colleen Lance
Q. What are some of the proposed changes to the NCD for NIPPV in COPD patients?
A. At the time of writing, CMS is in the comment period for the proposed NCD on non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) for patients with chronic respiratory failure due to COPD. The final policy is expected in June. While CMS is to be commended for removing outdated requirements, the proposed policy introduces logistical challenges for HME providers.
To qualify for a bilevel device with a...
Encore integrates Nexus with cloud-based platforms
March 12, 2025HME News Staff
LIVINGSTON, Tenn. – Encore Healthcare has integrated its Nexus program with React Health, Mōvair and Philips cloud-based ventilator management platforms. These integrations mark the first of several integrations that will significantly reduce the workload for HME providers managing ventilator patients, allowing for streamlined compliance management, the company says. “Our mission at Encore Healthcare is to continuously innovate and drive better outcomes for patients with chronic respiratory...
Sleep & respiratory: Form strong partnerships
March 12, 2025Colleen Lance
Q. How can partnering with manufacturers help HME providers reduce risk and manage costs?
A. In the HME industry, managing costs and minimizing risks are critical for long-term success. One of the most effective ways to achieve both is by forming strong partnerships with manufacturers. By working closely with manufacturers, HME providers can streamline operations, improve cash flow and enhance patient care. When assessing potential partnership with a manufacturer, the following are important...
Sleep & respiratory: Look ahead to AI
February 11, 2025Colleen Lance
Q. What is on the horizon for connectivity and remote patient monitoring for PAP and ventilator devices?
A. Imagine being able to analyze and affect a change in a patient’s care, not just for the moment they are in front of you in a single clinical visit, but to become truly adherent to therapy life-long. The future of connectivity and remote patient monitoring (RPM) for PAP devices and ventilators is poised for significant advancements. With rapid technological developments,...
Trump’s tariffs: ‘The costs stack up’
January 24, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – HME manufacturers in January were watching closely as the rhetoric around potential tariffs on imports from certain countries heated up and they were taking steps to mitigate any risks, including stocking up on inventory.
Following his win in the November election, President Donald Trump singled out countries like China, Mexico and Canada for double-digit tariffs in a move that he believes will protect companies in the U.S. and encourage more companies to make products...
Sleep & respiratory: Set clear expectations
January 9, 2025Colleen Lance
Q. With the rapid changes in respiratory and sleep medicine, what can an HME provider expect from their manufacturing partners?
A. HME companies may need reassessment of their partnerships with manufacturers. Here’s a framework to guide this process:
Quality & compliance
Ensure manufacturing partners comply with FDA, ISO and CE standards. Review FDA 510K status for any restrictions or outstanding recalls. Robust quality assessment and post-market surveillance...