Hybrid Mask
Hybrid Mask
Hello,
My name is Christianna Vance and I am the product manager for sleep therapy at Teleflex Medical, representing the Hybrid mask. I had a chance to speak with a customer today who was asking for clarification regarding the email trail below.
For clarification, we have indeed made changes to both the headgear and exhalation ports on the Hybrid. The headgear upgrade became effective in November 2006 and the change to the exhalation ports became effective in December 2006. There have been no other product changes to the Hybrid since December 2006. The versions on the instructions for use manual (REV A,B,C,D,E) have to do with any change that have been done to theinstruction manual. Revision B represents the change in the manual that references the headgear and Revision C represents the change to the exhalation ports. All other Revisions (D,E etc.) have nothing to do with the actual product, rather changes that have been made to the instuction manual itself (change in address, phone number etc).
I hope this isn't too confusing. Please know that we have been providing the most up to date Hybrid product since January 2007 and it is used effectively with all Autopap, cpap and bipap devices.
I hope this clarifies things for you!
Have a great weekend,
Christianna Vance
My name is Christianna Vance and I am the product manager for sleep therapy at Teleflex Medical, representing the Hybrid mask. I had a chance to speak with a customer today who was asking for clarification regarding the email trail below.
For clarification, we have indeed made changes to both the headgear and exhalation ports on the Hybrid. The headgear upgrade became effective in November 2006 and the change to the exhalation ports became effective in December 2006. There have been no other product changes to the Hybrid since December 2006. The versions on the instructions for use manual (REV A,B,C,D,E) have to do with any change that have been done to theinstruction manual. Revision B represents the change in the manual that references the headgear and Revision C represents the change to the exhalation ports. All other Revisions (D,E etc.) have nothing to do with the actual product, rather changes that have been made to the instuction manual itself (change in address, phone number etc).
I hope this isn't too confusing. Please know that we have been providing the most up to date Hybrid product since January 2007 and it is used effectively with all Autopap, cpap and bipap devices.
I hope this clarifies things for you!
Have a great weekend,
Christianna Vance
Thanks Christiana. I have the new headgear. How can I tell if I have the new mask shell version? I can't find the manual that came with it.
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Mask: Swift™ LT Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Alternate Mask: Headrest. Pressure 9.0. Aussie Hose, padacheeks, AHI: 0.0 on 12/26/07. Pillow-stuffed backpack=side sleeping & lower AHI. |
- Rose
Thread on how I overcame aerophagia
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t3383 ... hagia.html
Thread on my TAP III experience
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t3705 ... ges--.html
Thread on how I overcame aerophagia
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t3383 ... hagia.html
Thread on my TAP III experience
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t3705 ... ges--.html
I read on another thread that you need to look at the graph on the instruction manual.
If the passive leak rate (exhaust flow rate) at 10 cm pressure is well over 40 (closer to 50), then you have the old shell. If the passive leak rate is less than 40, then you have the new Adaptive Flow shell.
I just got a new Hybrid a few weeks back. The passive leak rate shown on my manual at 10 cm is less than 40, so I have the latest adaptive flow version. With the old Hybrid, I never had a HI score under 3. Since using the new Adaptive Flow Hybrid, both AI and HI have been 0.0 with 90% pressure on several days, I feel better which is what really counts.
Jim
If the passive leak rate (exhaust flow rate) at 10 cm pressure is well over 40 (closer to 50), then you have the old shell. If the passive leak rate is less than 40, then you have the new Adaptive Flow shell.
I just got a new Hybrid a few weeks back. The passive leak rate shown on my manual at 10 cm is less than 40, so I have the latest adaptive flow version. With the old Hybrid, I never had a HI score under 3. Since using the new Adaptive Flow Hybrid, both AI and HI have been 0.0 with 90% pressure on several days, I feel better which is what really counts.
Jim
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Re: Hybrid Mask
Christianna, I have the manual for the hybrid and it says revision B on it. Does that mean that I have the newer shell?
Thank you,
Jon
PS. my manual's chart says that the flow rate at 10 is well over 40, closer to 50
Thank you,
Jon
PS. my manual's chart says that the flow rate at 10 is well over 40, closer to 50
Hosehead since May 1, 2007 - Titrated at 13
Also using hybrid when congested- use tape
AHI average is 1.5
Also using hybrid when congested- use tape
AHI average is 1.5
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Hello, Christiana and welcome to the forum.Just a heads up that when we call your companies customer service they seem to be confused about everything and we always having to call innomeds customer service for help.Thanks for coming on the board and clearing the air for us and I hope it wasn't me who confused everyone.
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Mask: Aloha Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: 2ed mask, Hybrid By RespCare |
Hello,
I hope you are all doing well!
If the Hybrid mask that you have offers black and grey headgear then you have the most up to date product, including new headgear and improved exhalation ports for use with all cpap machines.
Please feel free to contact me directly for questions in the future!
Hope this helps,
Christianna Vance
919-433-4809
cvance@teleflexmedical.com
I hope you are all doing well!
If the Hybrid mask that you have offers black and grey headgear then you have the most up to date product, including new headgear and improved exhalation ports for use with all cpap machines.
Please feel free to contact me directly for questions in the future!
Hope this helps,
Christianna Vance
919-433-4809
cvance@teleflexmedical.com
Thanks, Christianna.
Just want you to know that I have the Hybrid, the Bravo and the Nasal Aire II. They are all great masks! Your company does a good job of designing masks.
Just want you to know that I have the Hybrid, the Bravo and the Nasal Aire II. They are all great masks! Your company does a good job of designing masks.
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Mask: Swift™ LT Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Alternate Mask: Headrest. Pressure 9.0. Aussie Hose, padacheeks, AHI: 0.0 on 12/26/07. Pillow-stuffed backpack=side sleeping & lower AHI. |
- Rose
Thread on how I overcame aerophagia
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t3383 ... hagia.html
Thread on my TAP III experience
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t3705 ... ges--.html
Thread on how I overcame aerophagia
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t3383 ... hagia.html
Thread on my TAP III experience
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t3705 ... ges--.html
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Have you tried pad-a-cheek? That way you may not need to make the mask so tight. There are there are more than 24 combinations to wear that mask. It you can't seem to make it work, at least you have plenty of play.
you can try cutting off the chinflap and wearing the mask higher, even with short pillows - a whole different experience
you can try cutting off the chinflap and wearing the mask higher, even with short pillows - a whole different experience
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Mask: Aloha Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: 2ed mask, Hybrid By RespCare |
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I've been using the Hybrid since it's introduction. Aside from being a bit
too warm at times, it's perfect. If I'm in the mood for 'adaptive flow', I
just install a toothpick in one of the ports...
too warm at times, it's perfect. If I'm in the mood for 'adaptive flow', I
just install a toothpick in one of the ports...
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Mask: Hybrid Full Face CPAP Mask with Nasal Pillows and Headgear |
Additional Comments: 8-12cm/H2O--AHI 1.6 |
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Welcome back. Did you take the summer off?oldgearhead wrote:I've been using the Hybrid since it's introduction. Aside from being a bit
too warm at times, it's perfect. If I'm in the mood for 'adaptive flow', I
just install a toothpick in one of the ports...
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Mask: Hybrid Full Face CPAP Mask with Nasal Pillows and Headgear |
Additional Comments: M Series Integrated Humidifier |
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I have a vision that we will figure out an easy way to ensure that children develop wide, deep, healthy and attractive jaws and then obstructive sleep apnea becomes an obscure bit of history.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ycw4uaX ... re=related