Fisher and Paykel CPAPs

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D.H.
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Fisher and Paykel CPAPs

Post by D.H. » Wed Oct 26, 2022 9:55 am

Does anybody have recent experience with this brand? I had one in 2005 that I stopped using in 2009. This was a very good machine for its day (but obsolete by today's standards). I actually used in for several months in 2021 due to the Philips recall; it still works!

My question is does anybody have experience with their more recent models? How are they?

Also, this brand does not seem to have a transformer (aka "brick") in the power cord. That includes the current models as well as my ancient one! Does they have AC motors, or built-in transformers?

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Additional Comments: Auto PAP; 13.5 cmH2O min - 20 cmH2O max

jsmit86
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Location: Conroe, TX (Suburban Houston TX)

Re: Fisher and Paykel CPAPs

Post by jsmit86 » Wed Oct 26, 2022 6:15 pm

When I started CPAP in 2018, my son had an F&P unit. He struggled to use it, and the noise bothered his wife to the point where he stopped using it.
I don't know the specific model. After a couple of weeks of using my Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset, I relayed my experience of using the Resmed to my son.
He was able to also get an Airsense 10 Autoset, and has used it successfully ever since.

To be fair, I don't have the model information, and it's certainly possible that you will get some responses that are positive of their units.
My point is if you have a choice, I suggest Resmed Auto units. I recently got the Airsense 11 Autoset, and the therapy on both of these Resmed units have been excellent.

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Machine: AirSense 11 Autoset
Mask: AirTouch™ F20 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: also AirFit F20 mask. For travel HDM Z2 Auto CPAP, using AirFit or AirTouch F20 mask. Former Airsense 10 Autoset
Resmed Airsense 11 Autoset - Former Airsense 10 Autoset
Resmed Airtouch F20 Foam Mask
Travel unit HDM Z2 Auto