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Circadiance Named as a Finalist for Tech 50

Circadiance is one of this year's Tech 50 Awards finalists in the Rising Star category for the Pittsburgh Technology Council. For more information please click here.

Circadiance(R) Becomes ISO 13485 Certified; Launches Products in Europe

EXPORT, Pa  June 21, 2010 —  Circadiance, the world leader in soft cloth nasal CPAP masks, has launched the SleepWeaver(R) in the European Union and will launch in Canada soon. The company has secured the right to apply the CE Mark after becoming ISO 13485 certified.

“Sleep Apnea affects tens of millions of people around the world,” said David Groll, Circadiance’s CEO. “We have already established distributors in several European countries in preparation for this launch, and we anticipate the same enthusiastic reception in these new markets that we have enjoyed in the U.S. Our soft cloth mask is the answer to uncomfortable hard plastic masks that foster noncompliance. This milestone is just another step in our effort to establish global distribution for our superior cloth CPAP mask technology.”

More than 40 million American adults (and a similar number outside the U.S.) have Obstructive Sleep Apnea — a common breathing disorder in which the airway collapses or is blocked during sleep. It is most often diagnosed in men (twice as many men suffer than women,) and in older people — at least 1 out of 10 Americans over the age of 65 have sleep apnea.

Untreated, sleep apnea can cause a host of medical concerns, including high blood pressure, memory problems, diabetes, impotency, and headaches. Thankfully, patients who follow treatment orders greatly reduce their risk for heart disease and other major medical problems.

Circadiance is the world leader in designing, developing and manufacturing soft cloth nasal CPAP Masks. Their innovative lightweight designs — including the patent-pending SleepWeaver mask — have transformed the sleep apnea market by conforming to patient’s faces and creating better-fitting seals, so they’re more comfortable, don’t irritate the skin, and don’t allow air to escape where hard plastic parts don’t fit perfectly. They are quiet and come in a variety of colors. The company is IS013485 certified and the products carry the CE mark allowing them to be sold in Europe and soon Canada. The company, based in Export, Pennsylvania, offers its products online at http://www.sleepweaver.com, and through home care companies domestically and internationally.

Contact:

David Groll, CEO
Circadiance
724.858.2837
info@circadiance.com

Circadiance Wakes Up Sleep Apnea Industry With NEW Wilderness Dream Series™ CPAP Masks

EXPORT, PA  May 17, 2010 -  Circadiance, the world leader in soft cloth nasal CPAP masks, announces two new colors for their revolutionary SleepWeaver mask – camouflage and leopard.

These Wilderness Dream Series colors represent the company’s deliberate decision to offer users more exciting choices in nasal CPAP masks, and wake up a sleepy industry with custom designs.

“When it comes to devices, people want ‘accessory’ choices,” said David Groll, CEO “Sleep apnea masks are no different. That’s why we’re developing a full line of colors – starting with camouflage and leopard – that help people match a mask to their lifestyle.”

SleepWeaver masks feature a revolutionary elastic cloth seal designed to fit more comfortably over the user’s nose. The lightweight seal reduces air leakage, and helps to ensure a better night’s sleep for Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients. Unlike traditional hard plastic masks, the SleepWeaver mask inflates like a balloon, softly conforming to the patient’s face and creating an intimate seal. The company’s sales have grown exponentially due to the popularity of this innovative design.

Contact:

David Groll, CEO
Circadiance
724.858.2837
info@circadiance.com

Circadiance Continues Rapid Growth By Strengthening Management Team

EXPORT, PA - Circadiance, the world leader in Soft Cloth CPAP Masks, announced today that it has made two key additions to its management team: Bruce Benner joins the company as Vice President of Sales, and Greg Ulery as Financial Controller.

The company, which has designed and developed the revolutionary Sleepweaver® Soft cloth CPAP mask, has been growing consistently since its inception in April 2007. The addition of new management helps to solidify the organization, bringing depth and more diverse talent to its senior team.

Bruce Benner was formerly the President of United Sales Associates, an independent manufacturer’s representative organization that sold CPAP equipment to home care providers in the Southeastern United States. United Sales Associates included 32 sales reps and had sales in excess of $60 million annually. The company was ultimately sold to Respironics.

Greg Ulery joins the company after a long career of progressive responsibility in the steel industry. Most recently, Greg was with North American Hoganas, where he held the position of Credit/Collection Manager and Account Manager.

“We’re glad to welcome these gentlemen to the team,” said David Groll, CEO. “Bruce brings creativity and deep industry experience that will help us quickly build Circadiance into a major player in the CPAP market. Greg strengthens our internal team that will help us manage the financial relationships with our major customers. Their arrival will support our accelerating growth.”

 Contact:

David Groll, CEO
Circadiance
724.858.2837
info@circadiance.com

Circadiance Launches NEW Zzzephyr Seal(TM) for Its SleepWeaver(TM) ADVANCE Mask - Now Available in Three Colors

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 26, 2009 -- Circadiance, the leader in soft-cloth nasal CPAP masks, announces the new Zzzephyr Seal, a revolutionary elastic cloth seal designed to fit more comfortably over the patient's nose. The lightweight seal reduces air leakage, and helps to ensure a better night's sleep for Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients.

The SleepWeaver ADVANCE with Zzzephyr Seal, which comes in blue, pink and beige, was launched at the Medtrade Fall Show in Atlanta, Georgia, October 12 - 15. More than 5,600 home care professionals attended the four-day conference. The Zzzephyr Seal created the buzz while the colors stood out in the crowd.

Unlike hard plastic CPAP masks, the SleepWeaver ADVANCE with Zzzephyr Seal inflates like a balloon, softly conforming to the patient's face and creating an intimate seal. Because the elastic cloth is flexible and follows the unique shape of each patient's face, it's more comfortable, doesn't irritate the skin, and doesn't allow air to escape where hard plastic parts don't fit perfectly. Plus, SleepWeaver ADVANCE operates quietly, so that patients (and spouses) can get a good night's sleep.

"We're continually improving the experience for CPAP mask users," says David Groll, Circadiance CEO. "Innovation requires thinking about the product from the user's perspective. The new Zzzephyr Seal allows us to provide patients with an even better fit, while giving them color choices that helps make their mask more attractive and personal."

SleepWeaver ADVANCE Soft Cloth CPAP Masks are available in the United States through home care companies or can be purchased directly at http://www.sleepweaver.com. For more information on this new, better-fitting, soft, all-cloth CPAP mask, please call: 1.888.825.9640.

Contact:

David Groll, CEO
Circadiance
724.858.2837
info@circadiance.com

Circadiance Launches the New SleepWeaver(TM) ADVANCE All Cloth CPAP Mask

PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2009 — Circadiance launched the revolutionary SleepWeaver(TM) ADVANCE All Cloth Nasal CPAP Mask at the Medtrade Spring Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada March 25 - 26. More than 3,000 Home Care Professionals were in attendance at the conference. The SleepWeaver(TM) ADVANCE received an overwhelmingly favorable response from Home Care Business Owners, Managers and Respiratory Therapists.

The new SleepWeaver(TM) ADVANCE All Cloth CPAP Nasal Mask plays off of the ingenuity and groundbreaking design of the original soft, lightweight SleepWeaver(TM) while offering increased comfort, a better fit, noticeably smaller mask dimensions, all new and easier-to-use headgear, and it was designed specifically to fit a broader range of patients including those with smaller faces.

Many sleep apnea patients discontinue their CPAP therapy because their CPAP mask causes discomfort, irritation and sleep interruption. The innovative SleepWeaver(TM) ADVANCE gently inflates and softly conforms to the patient’s face to create a seal, and because the cloth is flexible and follows the exact shape of each individual patient’s face, air leakage is reduced. It is also designed to reduce mask noise to provide a good night’s sleep. And unlike other masks, SleepWeaver has no plastic or silicone parts that touch the face, preventing it from irritating sensitive skin.

“Circadiance has already proven that cloth is a superior way to interface a CPAP machine to a patient,” states David Groll, CEO of Circadiance. “The SleepWeaver(TM) ADVANCE has all of the benefits of the original SleepWeaver(TM) All Cloth CPAP Mask and is even better. The new product has met an eager reception from Sleep Labs, DMEs and CPAP Users.”

SleepWeaver(TM) ADVANCE is available in the United States through home care companies or can be purchased directly at http://www.sleepweaver.com. For more information on this new All Cloth CPAP Mask, please call 888-825-9640.

Contact:

David Groll, CEO
Circadiance
724-858-2837
info@circadiance.com

Clinical Launch of Innovative Cloth Sleep Apnea Mask Creates Buzz at Sleep Conference

Many sleep apnea patients discontinue their CPAP therapy because their CPAP mask causes discomfort, irritation and sleep interruption. The innovative SleepWeaver is the only 100 percent cloth CPAP mask on the market today. It gently inflates and softly conforms to the patient’s face to create a seal, and because the cloth is flexible and follows the exact shape of each individual patient’s face, air leakage is reduced. It is also designed to reduce mask noise to provide a good nights sleep. And unlike other masks, SleepWeaver has no plastic or silicone parts that touch the face, preventing it from irritating sensitive skin.

”There are several advantages of this method over conventional CPAP masks,” explains David Groll, President of Circadiance. “The air pressure causes the soft, breathable cloth to balloon and conform easily to the patient’s facial anatomy, creating the seal. There is no need for excess tension in the straps and no localized pressure points that can create pressure sores.”

More than 5,000 scientists and doctors were in attendance at the conference. The SleepWeaver(TM) received an overwhelmingly favorable response from doctors, therapists and others in the sleep products industry.

Dr. Natalio Chediak MD, of the Boca Raton Sleep Center, who was introduced to the mask at this conference, commented, “This is the most unique interface at this meeting. I have never seen anything quite like it before. I can see its place in my practice. This is very impressive.”

Another perspective came from sleep technician Joshua Whitaker RPSGT of the Lake Point Sleep Lab in Rockwall TX “This is awesome. The fact that the air pressure makes a cloth balloon is really awesome”.

Luis DelaCruz RPSGT of the Adirondack Regional Sleep Disorders Center commented “I can really see a place for this in my practice particularly in those patients with sensitive skin and allergic conditions.”

SleepWeaver(TM) is available in the United States and can be purchased directly at www.sleepweaver.com or through most home care companies.