Device, Respiratory Treatment
Object number2016.95.1
Manufacturer
Respironics, Inc.
(1976 - 2008)
Date1985
OriginMonroeville, PA
MediumPlastic; Metal; Rubber; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Philips Respironics
DescriptionSleep Easy system machine.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 16.25 × 9.5 × 7.5 in. (41.3 × 24.1 × 19.1 cm)MarksFront and reverse have transparent plastic adhesive-backed labels with blue printed text, front has text "RESPIRONICS / SleepEasy / Nasal CPAP System / [logo] / RESPIRONICS INC. / 412-373-8114";
and back has text including "SleepEasy Nasal CPAP System / ... / SERIAL # 101504 / ABBREVIATED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE / ... / CAUTION: / ... / [logo] / RESPIRONICS INC. / 530 Seco Road / Monroeville, PA 15146 / ... 2/8/85".
Historical Notes"Sleep Easy" Nasal CPAP System developed by Respironics. Part of a collection related to Respironics and the Sleep-Easy system.Label TextThough heavy and often noisy, the earliest commercial versions of this system, designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea, offered relief to the millions of people who suffered from this sleep disorder. Many patients, and their families, could finally sleep comfortably and safely through the night.
Related person
Gerald McGinnis
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