Teleflex Introduces Comfort Flo® Plus Cannula for Heated High Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy
27 October 2015 - 9:45PM
Business Wire
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of
medical technologies for critical care and surgery, announced today
the launch of the Comfort Flo® Plus High Flow Nasal Cannula. This
new product addition expands the company’s portfolio of Heated High
Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy (HFNCT) solutions and is designed to
enhance patient comfort.
Inspired by the physicians and clinicians who help develop our
products, the Comfort Flo® Plus Cannula is designed to enhance the
overall patient experience by offering silicone nares, an optional
chin strap to encourage closed mouth treatments, which may increase
positive end pressure (PEP)3, and a bifurcated head strap for a
secure fit during patient movement.
“Teleflex is dedicated to connecting clinicians with technology
that helps improve patient outcomes and advances respiratory care,”
said James Ferguson, President of the Respiratory Division at
Teleflex. “The addition of the Comfort Flo® Plus Cannula supports
the growing utilization of High Flo Nasal Cannula Therapy and
further demonstrates our commitment to developing products that
improve the quality of people’s lives.”
HFNCT has been shown to improve pulmonary compliance, reduce
work of breathing and wash out dead space leading to improved
fraction of alveolar gases.1 A new study from The New England
Journal of Medicine suggests treatment with HFNCT can improve
survival rates among patients with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory
Failure compared to treatment with standard Oxygen Masks or
Non-Invasive Ventilation.2
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed
to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply
purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying
unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare
providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields
of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia,
cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care.
Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that
what we do every day makes a difference. For more information,
please visit teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®,
Pilling®, Rusch® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common
sense of purpose.
Forward-Looking Statements
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describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking
statements. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are
based on our management's current beliefs and expectations, but are
subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and changes in
circumstances, which may cause actual results or company actions to
differ materially from what is expressed or implied by these
statements. These risks and uncertainties are identified and
described in more detail in our filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA,
Pilling, Rusch, Weck and Comfort Flo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S.
and/or other countries.© 2015 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights
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References:
1. Dysart K, Miller TL, et al. Research in High Flow
Therapy: Mechanisms of Action. Respiratory Medicine 2009 103, 1400
– 1405
i. Cited in support of HFNC benefits,
excluding CPAP. The Comfort Flo Humidification System is not
intended for use as a CPAP device.
2. Frat JP, Thille AW, Mercat A, et al. High-Flow Oxygen through
Nasal Cannula in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure. The New
England Journal of Medicine 2015: DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1503326 3.
Hirst KR, Patel A, Vines DL. Evaluation of Bronchial Pressures and
Tidal Volume Using Three Different Adult High Flow Nasal Cannula
(HFNC) Devices. AARC 2011 Open Forum # 13 Presentation.
i. Cited in support of PEP effect only
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