Respironics Comfort Curve Product Information and Interview

JRM · Post by **JRM** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:27 am

I think I'll wait for the user reviews to decide whether to try it. I use a 420E, but I'm thinking I could go to Home Depot, get some clear small diameter tubing, drill a hole in the end of the Contour hose, thread the tubing through, and make the mask work with the 420E. Shouldn't take more than a half-hour. . .

It would be nice to have lighter tubing regardless of the mask. The hose the 420E comes with has got to be the heaviest on the market (except maybe for the Aussie heated hose).

-John

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:48 am

Hello all,

You gotta check out the updated page at:

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/1842

We have some new pictures and some really nice videos! These give an even clearer idea of how the mask works, looks and may feel.

Take a look!

ICP

imacpappro · Post by **imacpappro** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:50 am

Ok,

The above post was me. Guess I can't escape the login ghost either.

ICP

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:10 am

ICP,

Where's the video showing how to connect it to a heated hose?

Looks like a high quality product, too bad they disregarded all of us heated hose users. Maybe they can make an adapter for the "Y" joint so that it can be connected to a standard hose fitting.

I wish I would have known about the hose thing before the interview. It would have been nice to ask the question: "Has the interface been tested in a 62 degree room with the heated humidifier set at 4 with no resulting rainout?"

Respironics Product Manager: " Uh....No...?"

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:16 am

Respironics Product Manager: " Uh....No...?"

He would probably be fired for such an answer... did you see his answer to "what machines it won't work with"?

Here's what he would have said:
Respironics Product Manager: " The device has been tested in pleasant rooms with adequated humidification to the full satisifaction of our wide base of testers all over the world"

O.

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 12:40 pm

ozij wrote:
Respironics Product Manager: " Uh....No...?"
He would probably be fired for such an answer... did you see his answer to "what machines it won't work with"?

Here's what he would have said:
Respironics Product Manager: " The device has been tested in pleasant rooms with adequated humidification to the full satisifaction of our wide base of testers all over the world"

O.

The problem with that answer is that we users are going to "FIRE" respironics as a company if that is the way they respond to legitimate questions.

I think they are operating with blinders on as far as this interface goes. Then again, their interface division is not well know for it's innovative products now is it.

rock and roll · Post by **rock and roll** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:14 pm

Has anyone tried this interface yet on the list? It would be interesting to read a review on it from one of us.

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:29 pm

R&R,

It's not expected to ship until 4/30/05.

We'll see if anybody tries it.

rock and roll · Post by **rock and roll** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:43 pm

Thanks Wader,

I guess I did not read enough. From what I have read so far, it would seem there are no takers. It looks interesting but a little expensive. With the Aura getting a 50/50 review, it would seem a full face Activa would still have the best chance at being the BIG HIT to come. Why do they not listen?

Titrator · Post by **Titrator** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:46 pm

I don't care if I have to scrape nickels together, I am buying one as soon as possible. There is no way I am going to let this mask fall by the wayside just because I cannot use my heated hose.

People search high and low for a mask that works. Even if this doesn't work for everyone it is a step in the right direction.

I think we should applaud Respironics for trying. It is obvious that they spent quite a bit of time developing this.

Also remember, this group is not 1400 average hoseheads, we have reallyi sharp people here who are capable of giving serious critical analysis. Because of that we demand perfection. I am happy people are proactive. I am, I have always been. But I am also picky about what I like and dislike. Much like the rest of you folks..

Now can we all sing Kumbaya?

Let us all be optimists..

Ted

NeurosurgeryNP · Post by **NeurosurgeryNP** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:35 pm

Ted,

Can you lwt us know about price, and about your experience with it as soon as you get your hands on it? Thanks, Jen

Newsgrouper · Post by **Newsgrouper** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:51 pm

I am mechanically challenged so help me understand something:

The Comfort Curve hose will obviously connect to the CPAP, so why won't a hose connector allow it to interface with the Heated Hose? The only reason I can think of is that the Comfort Curve hose may taper at some point after its connection to the CPAP. Even if that is the case, it doesn't seem that it would be terribly difficult to develop a hose connector to make a connection to the Heated Hose possible.

This would probably be a good idea for Respironics as it would be another item to market AND it would stop 1400 of us from being critical of this shortcoming.

Janelle · Post by **Janelle** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:58 pm

Well, I don't live in exactly frigid climes, but my rainout problem was solved quite easily and inexpensively with just a hose cover made of the artic fleece material. This was in a 62 degree room.

Does anyone really sleep with the room any colder than that if they have a choice? Okay, there are the Sleep Labs that gotta be around 50, but generally speaking?

I've just never really seen a reason to consider a heated hose after trying the cover.

Titrator · Post by **Titrator** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:03 pm

Though I have not seen this hose in person, I looks to me that the connector that attaches to the cpap machine is a standard hose connector. It is the connector that attaches to the other end that is a special size. They have their own way of doing this. I don't think that it is a way to make more money or shut users out of their favorite hose or cpap. From what tech support told me is that the hose is lighter and smaller. This apparently inhances the experience.

That explanation sounded reasonable to me. But, hey I am not here to be preachy or always put a happy face on products to drive sales. If I find something that could be better or is confusing, I will say so.

The beauty of this forum is that when I did the initial Aura review, I wrote my observations. Then, Wader and Rested came behind me and found things that I didn't notice. This is when the collective knowledge becomes greater than the individual parts. The Beatles where like that.... so now you can call me Ringo....

I still find the Aura to be a good mask. I have incorporated the cloth piece that ties behind the head. And no, it isn't made of panty hose.... lol I am using a doo rag for my modification.

I am almost positive that the major companies read the apnea boards to see what the folks are saying. So, in a sense we are all serving our fellow hoseheads by giving honest opinion and appraisal of the new gear that come to market.

Enough of my rambling. I just want everyone to know, that I am very happy to see all of the members and so many new people just starting. All of use long timers do a good service by helping the people trying to become compliant.

I welcome anyone writing me via private message or calling me at cpap.com 866-353-2727. I work 6 night per week, days too. If you ever want to talk, just give me a shout.

Regards,

Ted

Titrator · Post by **Titrator** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:07 pm

Hi Janelle,

The reason why sleep labs keep the temp very cool, is that if a person sweats at all, the entire recording go's nuts.. Instead of easy to read EEG waves, it looks like paint running down a wall.. Impossible to gather any good data.

Sometimes during the summer, I would have to point a fan directly at my patient just to keep the waves in order.

T

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