a new portable nebulizer which the company says is half the size of other common portables. The MicroElite Compressor Nebulizer System serves patients who need aerosol delivery treatment of respiratory and non-respiratory diseases. MicroElite is the company’s smallest compressor nebulizer system.
The miniature, palm-sized compressor provides treatments in as little as eight minutes, and can be powered by three sources—AC, car adapter, and battery. MicroElite is suitable for both pediatric and adult use. Paired with the Micro Plus™ reusable nebulizer, and designed specifically for this compressor, it can be used either as a handheld device or as a tabletop unit by attaching the tubing included with the system. The addition of the MicroElite expands Respironics’ family of compressors beyond its conventional tabletop Inspiration® Elite and portable MiniElite™ systems, providing asthma and COPD patients with a full range of value options.
An optional lithium polymer battery powers the MicroElite for up to 60 minutes between charges. Developed from advancing cell phone technology, this small, powerful, gel-filled battery is an evolution from more common lithium ion designs, reducing leakage risks and providing superior stability in over-voltage and high-temperature conditions. “Because of its miniature size and treatment speed, the MicroElite Compressor Nebulizer System provides unmatched usability and convenience,” said Tim H. Gordon, director of marketing, Respironics respiratory drug delivery. “It will help nebulizer patients maintain the active lifestyles they want and still stay compliant with their treatment regimens.”
