Baxter launches next generation of 'vest system' for Airway Clearance

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Baxter International, a leading global medtech company, unveiled its next generation airway clearance system, The Vest Advanced Pulmonary Experience (APX) System, at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. The Vest APX System supports daily therapy for adults and children with certain chronic lung conditions and retained secretions. The system features the same trusted airflow technology as the previous version, with enhanced comfort and additional patient-centered features driven by clinician and patient input.

“Many patients who are prescribed this therapy use it multiple times a day, every day,” said Jim O’Connell, president of Front-Line Care at Baxter. “With that in mind, it was very important for us to design a solution that fits seamlessly into a patient’s daily routine. The Vest APX System offers next-level comfort, ease of use and portability, all while maintaining the performance patients and caregivers have depended on for years.”

Patients with chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis can experience mucus blocking the small airways in their lungs. Mucus can trap bacteria, which can lead to lung inflammation and infections. The Vest APX System uses High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) technology to help dislodge mucus from the bronchial walls and mobilize secretions and mucus from the smaller to larger airways where it can be cleared by coughing or suctioning.

In addition to the well-established, patented technology that drives The Vest APX System, the following new features provide an improved overall experience for patients, including added comfort and user-friendly, intuitive navigation system on a touch-screen. Patients and care teams also have the option to receive ongoing support with the CARE Connex Program. The program offers touchpoints with Baxter clinical experts throughout the patient care journey to assess and answer questions from patients and caregivers.

Baxter received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for The Vest APX System earlier this year. The system will be available to order this fall.