FPH launches F&P Nova™ Nasal mask in NZ and AU

Wednesday 12th March 2025

Auckland, New Zealand, 12 March 2025 – Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited today announced the New Zealand and Australia launch of the F&P Nova Nasal mask for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Expanding Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's comprehensive portfolio of masks, F&P Nova Nasal comes with innovative technology designed to enhance patient comfort and improve treatment outcomes. It follows last year’s release of the F&P Nova Micro nasal pillows mask. F&P Nova Nasal will initially be available in New Zealand and Australia and will be launched in other countries upon receiving clearances.

“With over 25 years of extensive innovation, research, design and testing, we believe the mask matters most for ongoing adherence to CPAP therapy,” said Andrew Somervell, VP Products and Technology for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. “F&P Nova Nasal takes the next leap forward in the nasal category by combining advanced features to offer ease of use and comfort for patients.”

When designing F&P Nova Nasal, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s engineers set out to develop a mask that defines high performance in the delivery of CPAP therapy. F&P Nova Nasal has achieved positive clinical trial results across the full experience of mask use, including easy fitting, a stable seal and a comfortable and quiet night’s sleep.

Key features of F&P Nova Nasal are:

• Easy-to-use SwingFit™ headgear, allowing users to simply anchor the cushion on their nose and swing the headgear around their head to secure it with one click.

• RollFit™ cushion with pivoting clips, which conforms to the patient's nose, and has a unique fastening design that adapts to movement, helping to hold the seal regardless of the patient’s preferred sleeping position.

• Washable diffuser which minimises noise and draft, ensuring a quiet, restful sleep for both the user and those around them.

In addition, F&P Nova Nasal includes structured side arms which help deliver a stable seal while providing a clear field of view while wearing the mask. The structure of the mask is covered in F&P’s AirEdge fabric, which enhances comfort and avoids marks on the face. The mask’s optional tube clip allows users to place the tube up and over the head, if preferred.

Justin Callahan, VP Sales and Marketing for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, said, "F&P continues to innovate and deliver high-quality solutions that meet the varying needs of patients along with the business needs of our customers globally. With the introduction of our recent masks, including the F&P Nova Nasal, we are strengthening our position as leaders in mask innovation.”

Trusted performance

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s extensive clinical and validation trials reported positive results:

• 98% of trial users trusted F&P Nova Nasal to work effectively.1

• 91% of trial users found SwingFit intuitive to use.2

• 98% of trial users felt they could sleep in their preferred position and move freely without leaks.3

• 95% of trial users rated F&P Nova Nasal as comfortable or very comfortable.4

• 100% of trial users rated the noise level while sleeping as quiet or very quiet.5

For more information about F&P Nova Nasal and the wider Fisher & Paykel Healthcare mask portfolio, please visit our website at https://www.fphcare.com/homecare/sleep-apnea/masks/nova-nasal/.

References

1. 42 out of 43 users agreed or strongly agreed with the following statement: “I trust the F&P Nova Nasal mask to work”. Internal validation trial conducted by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare on 43 participants in the United States, 2023.

2. 39 out of 43 users rated the process of putting on the F&P Nova Nasal using SwingFit as “intuitive” or “very intuitive”. Internal validation trial conducted by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare on 43 participants in the United States, 2023.

3. 42 out of 43 users were “often” or “always” able to sleep in their preferred sleeping position while wearing the F&P Nova Nasal mask. Internal validation trial conducted by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare on 43 participants in the United States, 2023.

4. 41 out of 43 users rated the overall comfort of the F&P Nova Nasal mask as “comfortable” or “very comfortable”. Internal validation trial conducted by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare on 43 participants in the United States, 2023.

5. 43 out of 43 users rated the noise level of the F&P Nova Nasal mask while sleeping as “quiet” or “very quiet”. Internal validation trial conducted by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare on 43 participants in the United States, 2023.

About Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Fisher & Paykel 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. Our products are sold in over 120 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.fphcare.com.

FPH launches F&P Nova™ Nasal mask in NZ and AU

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