Is it true about Resmed and software?

SMA’s mission is to represent sleep products manufacturers committed to:
Improving awareness of the increasing prevalence and diagnosis of sleep disorders;
A patient-centric focus in advancing treatment of these disorders;
Education and research that supports patients, physicians, providers and payers.

Approved by the membership June 12, 2007

Purpose
Sleep Manufacturers Alliance (SMA) was created in 2006 to be the one-voice advocate, among many sleep products manufacturers, on issues related to sleep disordered breathing. As such, the Alliance can positively impact current and future issues that are critically important to the field of sleep disordered breathing.

Members
The SMA’s member companies include Cardinal Health, Covidien, DeVilbiss Healthcare, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Pro-Tech, Res Med, and Respironics

Slinky wrote:...Resmed always being the "bad guy" amongst so many members in this forum...

Autopapdude wrote:The fact that there are so many who visit this site for advice and opinions regarding equipment, treatment, and support shows that Resmed's strategy, while possibly more lucrative (I don't honestly know about that, as if more folks were informed and shown how to use software, they would become more actively involved in their own treatment--thus, more sales as well as education for patients), certainly does not meet the needs of their real customers---YOU AND I. The DME is the original monetary recipient, but many of us choose to purchase equipment and do some self-monitoring, with medical consultation. Look at how many glucose testing kits are sold for people to monitor their blood sugar. Likewise, look at how many nice, fancy blood pressure monitoring machines are sold everyday in Walgreens (to the tune of $75-100 bucks each). Patients have the right, and the desire to monitor their own treatment, and as such, the manufacturers of the equipment SHOULD address, rather than hinder this need. This isn't a matter of who is "right or wrong;" it is common sense in terms of patient education, and work towards compliance.

He pointed out that Resmed will sell the software anywhere in the world not controlled by the US FDA

Slinky wrote: I get so damn tired of Resmed always being the "bad guy" amongst so many members in this forum! Respironics has the LARGEST share of the xPAP market, they are the leader. Yet so many of you seem to think that Resmed can lead Respironics and the rest of the field around by the nose. Duh!

Autopapdude wrote:Back to my original topic (before Link hijacked it and made it a personal thing back and forth): Resmed made a stupid decision, and we should react accordingly. How can patients actively participate in their own therapy w/o software? Why make it difficult for people who already have problems with compliance and treatment? The "big two--Resmed and Respironics" are not making decisions to help people who suffer from OSA.

cinco777 wrote:

He pointed out that Resmed will sell the software anywhere in the world not controlled by the US FDA

Go to http://www.resmed.com, click on Change Location, click on United Kingdom and Ireland, click on Patients & Families, click on View our product range, click on Data Management, and click on ResScan. Scroll to the bottom of the screen/page and you will see this statement: "Please note this software is not available to patients". Last time I checked, both the UK and Ireland were on the Map of Europe. Additionally, I don't believe that the UK and Ireland are controlled by the US FDA. Correct me if I am wrong.

My language skills are lacking (I was born in the USA) but it appears that an equivalent statement is shown at the bottom of the screen for other European countries. Please note that some European Country product catalogs (Finland, France, ..) do not list ResScan as being available to anyone.

I can buy it in my country !

cinco777 wrote:DSM wrote

I can buy it in my country !

Your profile doesn't list where you reside (place you call home, where you legally can vote, ..). Is not naming your country of residence a "privacy thing"?

Slinky
I get so damn tired of Resmed always being the "bad guy" amongst so many members in this forum! Respironics produced a defective humidifier design that ruined countless of their M Series xPAPs, if I remember correctly there was one somewhat less than really public recall, after that there were 2-3 more "fixes" IF the patient initiated a complaint.. Yet Respironics is "the hero" to so many in this forum.

LinkC wrote:...A competent doctor can keep you in effective therapy with quarterly or semi-annual monitoring...

I'd like to apologize if I came off contentious in any of my recent posts. I have had some family issues, with my son, which concerned me quite a bit. After discussing things with him today on the phone (he's 2000 miles away), I feel much better, and wish to offer an apology to anyone I offended or hassled with nasty or edgy posts. Please forgive a veteran hoser, who let his emotions go overboard a bit. <contrite>

cinco777 wrote:Your profile doesn't list where you reside (place you call home, where you legally can vote, ..). Is not naming your country of residence a "privacy thing"?