CE mark granted for disposable medical device

RNS Number : 1725R

Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC

07 March 2016

 

7 March 2016

Inspiration Healthcare Group plc

("Inspiration Healthcare", the "Company" or the "Group")

CE mark granted for first

Inspiration Healthcare developed disposable medical device

Inspiration Healthcare Group plc (AIM: IHC), the global medical device company, is delighted to announce that the Inspire rPAP, a neonatal resuscitation device that it has developed in conjunction with doctors in Sweden has been granted a CE mark*.

The device was invented by Anaesthetists Drs Kjell Nilsson and Thomas Drevhammar in Ostersund Sweden in collaboration with the Neonatal team at the Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm.  The device utilises the proven technology reducing the work of breathing imposed on a baby from traditional methods of ventilation. The Inspire rPAP delivers variable flow and pressure to a baby during resuscitation and when this is not needed, delivers nasal continuous positive airway pressure.

An initial usability trial in Sweden has given confidence in the product and the Company now intends an initial launch in the UK and Europe and will file for US registration to be able to market the product globally.

Commenting today, Neil Campbell Inspiration Healthcare's Chief Executive Officer said:  "This is the first product we have developed from start to finish as a disposable medical device which has been given a CE mark.  It fits perfectly with our "LifeStart" neonatal resuscitation unit and will help the sickest and most fragile babies from the moment they are born. We believe we can improve outcomes for babies by the products we are developing."

* CE marking is a mandatory conformity marking for certain products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Further information on Inspiration Healthcare can be seen at www.inspiration-healthcare.com

Enquiries:

Inspiration Healthcare Group plc Neil Campbell, Chief Executive Officer Ian Smith, Group Finance Director	01709 761000
WH Ireland Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker) Tim Feather Liam Gribben	0113 394 6600
Cadogan PR Alex Walters	07771 713608

About Inspiration Healthcare

Inspiration Healthcare (AIM: IHC) is a global supplier of medical technology for critical care, operating theatre and other medical applications.  The Company provides high quality innovative products to patients and caregivers around the world that help to improve patient outcomes and efficiencies of healthcare organisations with patient focused customer service and technical support.

The Company's own brand of critical care solutions span non-invasive respiratory management, thermoregulation and diagnostics, and patient warming for newborns through to adults in intensive care and the operating theatre, whilst the distribution business supplies solutions to support specialised surgical procedures and infusion therapies.

Present in over 50 countries worldwide, Inspiration Healthcare's success has been built on continuous innovation, excellent customer service and an inherent commitment to improving the quality of life of patients, working in close collaboration with key opinion leaders and stakeholders in the clinical and medical community across the globe.

 

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