CPAP Machine Component Manufacturer

 
 

 A CPAP machine is a common treatment for difficult sleeping conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea. As a healthcare manufacturer, we have the necessary design, tooling and manufacturing experience for CPAP equipment parts. These may include full-face or nasal mask components, nosepieces, hoses, and other accessories.

What Is a CPAP Machine?

CPAP is the abbreviation for continuous positive airway pressure. It's a medical device that functions as the most popular treatment for people with sleep apnea. How does it work? Similar to a ventilator, this machine generates pressurized air that the user inhales through the nose or mouth with sleeping.

Supplies may include:

  • A full-face mask

  • A nasal mask

  • Nosepiece

  • Hose

  • Machine

Though these machines are crucial for people's health, they may come with their share of discomforts. For example, masks are available in a variety of sizes and designs, which may be ill-fitting or claustrophobic, depending on the person. In the beginning, discomfort may make it difficult to fall asleep or acclimate to pressurized air. There is also the potential for a leaky mask if not designed by an experienced ISO 13485 medical manufacturer like us.

 
 

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BiPAP vs CPAP

BiPAP means Bilevel positive airway pressure. In other words, it offers pressurized inhalation and exhalation. This helps the user get rid of CO2 as well as inhale oxygen. Typically, it's used for people with respiratory problems or those who cannot comfortably use a Cpap machine.

BiPAP also uses masks, nasal components, hoses, and other supplies and may appear similar. Typically, these machines are slightly more expensive for the consumer.

Are There Portable Machines?

Sleep apnea sufferers are recommended not to miss a night of good sleep. That means taking a portable CPAP machine with you when you're traveling. These are smaller, lighter, and potentially have a variety of other advantages. For example, some may function at high altitudes so they can be used on a plane.

Additionally, weight, humidifier abilities, noise, and plugs may differ.

2 Types of CPAP Masks

Beyond shape and size, masks may be available in a variety of different designs, some of which are adjustable. The biggest distinction is between:

  1. Full face CPAP masks

  2. Nasal masks

Full face designs do exactly that: They are placed over a user's face, mouth and nose, and therefore are more stable. A full face CPAP mask may be ideal for someone who tosses and turns or who prefers to breathe from their mouth.

A nasal option covers less of the face though may provide less security.

Certified Healthcare Manufacturing

This essential equipment is labeled a Class II medical device by the FDA, meaning that it requires a prescription from a doctor. From the manufacturing end, CPAP equipment should be produced in an ISO 13485 factory, meaning a facility that has been audited for the production of medical devices, including hoses, nosepieces, mouthpieces, and other components.

If you would like to design and/or product CPAP supplies with our dedicated team of injection molding manufacturers, please submit a Request for Quote (RFQ) below. We also offer product development services for a variety of silicone and plastic healthcare components.