Introduction; Indications For Use; Contraindications; Precautions For Use - Transcend 365 miniCPAP User Manual

Transcend 365 miniCPAP User Manual

Introduction

The Transcend 365 miniCPAP™ by Transcend
airway pressure to users in the range of 4 to 20 cm
The Transcend 365 miniCPAP product family includes the Transcend 365 miniCPAP and the
Transcend 365 miniCPAP Auto.
The Transcend 365 miniCPAP may be used every day on a bedside table and can be
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packed with you when you travel.
An interactive LCD interface makes the Transcend 365 miniCPAP easy to operate.
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The Transcend 365 miniCPAP is the only continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
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device licensed to use integrated Capillary Force Vaporization™ (CFV)
humidification technology.* CFV instantaneously combines humidified vapor with
the airstream when you inhale, providing a warm, moist, comfortable airflow. This
humidification method requires less water than other humidification systems, which
reduces the size of the humidifier.
A DC power jack and USB port are also incorporated into the Transcend 365
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miniCPAP.
*Capillary Force Vaporization™ (CFV) humidification technology may be covered by one or more U.S. or foreign
patents (patent 6,634,864, patent 7,431,570, patent 7,920,777, patent 8,201,752, patent 7,942,644, patent
5,008,207) and other U.S. or foreign patents pending.

Indications for Use

The 'Transcend 365 miniCPAP System' provides positive airway pressure to support
treatment of adults over 66 pounds (30 kg) with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The
device is intended for home and hospital/institutional use. The integrated humidifier
provides humidification of air delivered from the Transcend 365 devices. The use of the
humidifier is optional.

Contraindications

The Transcend 365 miniCPAP is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions:
Bullous lung disease
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Pathologically low blood pressure
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Pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum.
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Pneumocephalus has been reported in some users using nasal PAP.
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Caution should be used when prescribing PAP for susceptible users such as those with any
of these conditions:
Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) leaks
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Abnormalities of the cribriform plate
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is a medical device that provides positive
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as prescribed by your clinician.
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