Breeze(TM) SleepGear(TM) Sets New Standards in Sleep Therapy
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt Inc. (NYSE: MKG) has
introduced another innovative dimension in sleep therapy with its new
Breeze(TM) SleepGear(TM). Treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a growing
healthcare concern worldwide, and Mallinckrodt continues to be a leader in the
field.
Obstructive sleep apnea is an interruption of breathing during sleep that
occurs when the tongue and/or excessive tissue block the patient's airway.
When breathing stops, air cannot enter or exit the lungs causing the heart to
work harder to circulate blood throughout the body. If left untreated,
obstructive sleep apnea can eventually lead to high blood pressure, irregular
heartbeats or even heart failure.
Breeze SleepGear offers new levels of comfort for sleep apnea sufferers
and sets new standards in delivering continuous positive airway pressure
therapy (CPAP). CPAP devices produce positive airway pressure that is
delivered through a hose connected to a nasal interface, such as Breeze
SleepGear. The positive pressure prevents the collapse of the airway during
sleep.
As a result, CPAP has become the "gold standard" for treating patients
with obstructive sleep apnea.
"Breeze SleepGear is anatomically engineered from the ground up to provide
a secure, comfortable fit on the patient without the difficulties of
traditional confining headgear, straps or mask," said Gerald R. Mattys, vice
president, general manager of Mallinckrodt's Alternate Care business, which
developed and markets the new technology. "It rests comfortably over the face
as it follows the contours of the head for an optimal fit. We like to say
that fitting and wearing Breeze SleepGear is no more difficult than putting on
a pair of headphones.
"Because patients don't have to deal with claustrophobic masks and
hard-to-assemble headgear, they are more likely to continue with their sleep
therapy on a regular, continuing basis. And that's very important, because
the more they comply with their regimen, the better their results will be."
Breeze SleepGear combines with Mallinckrodt's quiet and portable
GoodKnight(TM) 418, GoodKnight(TM) 418G, and CloudNine(TM) auto-CPAP systems
to provide the continuous positive airway pressure needed for a good night's
sleep and a better way of life.
Based in St. Louis, Mo., Mallinckrodt Inc. is a global manufacturer and
marketer of specialty medical products designed to sustain breathing, diagnose
disease, and relieve pain. The company does business in more than 100
countries, operates Respiratory, Imaging and Pharmaceuticals product groups
and had fiscal 1999 net sales of $2.6 billion. The Mallinckrodt website
address is http://www.mallinckrodt.com .
For more information, contact Media, Barbara Abbett, 314-654-5230, or
barbara.abbett@mkg.com, or Investors, Barbara Gould, 314-654-3190, or
Invest@mkg.com, both of Mallinckrodt Inc., or Photos, Communications@mkg.com.
SOURCE Mallinckrodt Inc.
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Contact: Media, Barbara Abbett, 314-654-5230, or
barbara.abbett@mkg.com, or Investors, Barbara Gould,
314-654-3190, or Invest@mkg.com, both of Mallinckrodt Inc., or
Photos, Communications@mkg.com
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