Peterborough, N.H.-based SoClean designed SoClean 3+ to be used as an adjunct to reduce bacterial populations on certain compatible home-use CPAP masks and ventilation hoses after cleaning. It has demonstrated a 99.9% reduction in bacterial populations in CPAP hoses and masks.
“Sleep apnea is a growing issue worldwide, which impacts user’s ability to get a proper night’s rest. Ensuring bacteria in CPAP hoses and masks can be easily reduced following cleaning is essential for daily use and maintenance by users,” CEO Robert Wilkins said in a news release.
So far, SoClean has been issued over 150 patients worldwide, with emphasis on its bacterial reduction systems, methods, devices and designs.
The SoClean 3+ system is an over-the-counter device that can be purchased on the company’s website once marketing commences. It is currently established for use with the ResMed Mirage FX (nasal mask), ResMed ClimateLine Air (tubing) and SlimLine (tubing) for the ResMed AirSense 10. The company is working toward establishing additional hoses and masks for use with the SoClean 3+ bacterial reduction system.
