Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited (NZX:FPH, ASX:FPH) announced today that it had begun pilot marketing, in New Zealand and Australia, an innovative humidification system for use in the rapidly growing field of laparoscopic surgery.
During laparoscopic surgery cold dry carbon dioxide gas continuously flows into the abdominal cavity causing evaporation from the thin layer of serous fluid lining the peritoneum. This results in tissue damage, inflammation and pain due to the degree of dehydration and desiccation.
The MR860 system is designed to humidify the gas to body temperature, saturated with water vapour, to maintain normal physiological conditions within the intra-abdominal cavity throughout the operation. Clinical studies have shown this reduces post operative pain, shortens recovery time and time to return to normal activities, and may lead to a reduction in the risk of other complications such as adhesions and hypothermia.
The MR860 system includes a humidifier controller and a set of consumables consisting of a humidification chamber, filter and patient connection tubing. It utilizes patented technologies developed in the company’s world leading respiratory humidification systems.
“We have adapted our sophisticated humidification technology to the growing application of laparoscopic surgery where exciting patient and provider benefits to supplying gases at body temperature, saturated have been shown, and we are currently in the very early stages of market development” said Lewis Gradon, Senior Vice President of Research and Development.
The company estimates that over four million laparoscopic procedures are performed annually worldwide.
About Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of heated humidification products and systems for use in respiratory care and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. It also offers an innovative range of patient warming devices and neonatal care products. The company’s products are sold in over 90 countries worldwide.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Lewis Gradon SVP R&D on +64 9 574 0123 ext 8005 or Tony Barclay CFO on +64 9 574 0119 at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited or by visiting the company’s website at www.fphcare.com
About Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Fisher & Paykel Fisher Healthcare is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of products and systems for use in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The company’s products are sold in more than 120 countries worldwide. For more information about the company, visit our website www.fphcare.com.
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