Respironics production of Remstar auto

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:44 am

Does anyone know if the M series auto will be replacing the the Remstar auto? In other words, does anyone know if the Remstar auto will be going out of production anytime soon?

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Vader · Post by **Vader** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:31 pm

DreamStalker wrote:Does anyone know if the M series auto will be replacing the the Remstar auto? In other words, does anyone know if the Remstar auto will be going out of production anytime soon?

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I spoke with a Respironics rep a couple of weeks ago. I asked him that very question and he said yes, they will replace the older style with the M series eventually, but "for the time being" they will still make both styles. He said it will be probably at least another year before it's phased out.

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inacpapfog · Post by **inacpapfog** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 7:53 pm

So, exactly which one will be phased out?
The m-series or the larger remstar auto?

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:05 pm

inacpapfog wrote:So, exactly which one will be phased out?
The m-series or the larger remstar auto?

Since the M Series is the newest, it would be the "classic" / "brick" model that would be gone.

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inacpapfog · Post by **inacpapfog** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:07 pm

Thanks, Wulfman!
That's what I was thinking, but I was confused by Darth's reply.

Vader · Post by **Vader** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:08 pm

inacpapfog wrote:So, exactly which one will be phased out?
The m-series or the larger remstar auto?

LOL!!! ....now that you mention it, I guess my post could be interpreted either way, but the "classic style" is definitely the one that's being phased out.
Sorry for the confusion.

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:23 pm

I imagine they will continue making it as long as it continues to sell. Look at the production of the even older SyncronyST model, they are still selling that model and only recently replacing it with the Classic style frame, think they refer to it as the "gray" model.

My M series has been working pretty good as long as you are careful with the tank, I just don't fill it all the way, would still like to see them redesign the tank lid with some kind of baffle or flap to reduce the risk of spillage. Funny thing is, I found the other day there IS a "sticker" which cautions removing the tank before moving the unit under the lid. Where they put it you cannot see it, with it sitting on the night stand you cannot see the warning label if you are standing up (unless I guess you are a midget).

christinequilts · Post by **christinequilts** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:10 pm

Snoredog wrote: Look at the production of the even older SyncronyST model, they are still selling that model and only recently replacing it with the Classic style frame, think they refer to it as the "gray" model..

Synchrony ST has alarms (low pressure, high pressure, apnea, patient disconect, low minute vent, low tidal volume, momentary power interuption, power off, etc) the gray BiPAP ST doesn't have, so I don't know if they will be phasing it out any time soon. People with apnea don't use most of the alarms, but people who use BiPAP STs for respritory support for other respritory disorders do. Respironics also markets a labratory version of the Synchrony and their version of ASV they are marketing in Europe is in the same body.

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 7:23 am

but the "classic style" is definitely the one that's being phased out.

Yes, that's why I bought a spare "classic auto". Even though I probably won't need it

I haven't taken an "M' apart yet, but I'm very impressed by the RemStar Auto's design and construction. About the only bad part is the filter cover.
The little "clips" break off too easily. ' '

snoregirl · Post by **snoregirl** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:45 pm

Thanks for the info. I am going to buy an additional classic auto, just waiting for Jan so I can use pretax money to buy it as I ran out of that fund this year. Good to hear it will most likely still be around then.

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