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I talk a lot about insisting on getting a data capable machine if you possibly can, but I thought I’d put a list here of the data capable machines AND their model numbers since model names are often (deliberately) confusing.

 I’ve color coded the recommendations as follows:

 BLUE = best machines in the line.

GREEN=fully data capable

ORANGE=Caution recommended, see comments

RED=Not data capable, or only limited data available

 A few notes on the following chart:  I will try to keep this up to date, but note the date in case I don’t.  I am only recommending the latest generation of each brand.  While the older generations may have some excellent machines, to have full data access without a lot of expense you want a 2010 model or later that uses a standard data card and reader, instead of a proprietary card and reader. 

 I have only listed CPAP and APAP machines here, I am not familiar with the bipap and ASV models.  Be sure to ask on a sleep apnea support forum BEFORE before agreeing to accept a bipap or ASV, as these are even more expensive machines that you can’t easily replace at your own expense if you are not happy with the machine.  Here’s a link to Rested Gal’s post on CPAPtalk.com that lists all of the current machines, including BiPAP’s and ASV’s–her list is much more comprehensive:  http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=307168#p307168

 CPAP/APAP MACHINES

As of September 2011

ResMed Data Capable Machines

Model	ID Number	Comments
S9 Autoset	36005	APAP with full efficacy data. Color LED screen with lots of data accessible on machine.  Mask fit feature.
S9 Elite	36003	CPAP with full efficacy data, Color LED screen with lots of data accessible on machine.

 AVOID these ResMed machines!

Model	ID Number	Comments
S9 Escape Auto	36002	Auto with limited efficacy data, NO leak data
S9 Ecape CPAP	36001	Cpap with compliance Data Only

 Philips Respironics Data Capable Machines (a.k.a “Remstar”)

Model	ID Number	Comments
PR System One REMstar Auto with A-Flex	DS550S	Auto with full efficacy data, but poor onscreen data.  Screen is hard to see, newer models are backlit.
PR System One REMstar Pro with C-Flex	DS450S	CPAP with full efficacy data

 AVOID these Philips Respironics (Remstar) machines!

Model	ID Number	Comments
PR System One REMstar Plus CPAP Machine with C-Flex	DS 250S	CPAP with NO efficacy data
PR System One REMstar Pro with Auto IQ	DS450S Auto IQ	This auto machine is designed for titrating at home.  While it is data capable, it may have some features that limit its flexibility in the home setting and at this time it is NOT recommended.

DeVilbiss Intellipaps

Model	ID Number	Comments
Intellipap AutoAdjust Travel Cpap with SmartFlex	DV54D	Fully data capable via Smart Link software or most data via Smart Codes/web tool
Intellipap Standard Plus CPAP Machine with SmartFlex	DV53D	Fully data capable via Smart Link software or Smart Codes/web tool,

AVOID this DeVilbiss Intellipap!

Model	ID Number	Comments
Intellipap Standard Travel CPAP	DV51D	No Efficacy Data

Fisher & Paykel ICON–CAUTION!

Model	ID Number	Comments
Icon Auto CPAP	ICONAAN	NOT recommended at this time because software is not readily available.
Icon Premo CPAP	ICONPBN	NOT recommended at this time because software is not readily available.

AVOID this Fisher & Paykel Icon Machine

Model	ID Number	Comments
Icon Novo CPAP	ICONNBN	CPAP with NO efficacy data

A big thank you to Emillia, Pugsy, Rested Gal, and others from the CPAPTalk.com forum for their help and input!

Please send me feedback if there are any inaccuracies or as you have experience with other machines not listed. 

Someone asked me to post where to get the software to read the data off your machines and cards.  All I can suggest is to do a search on my favorite CPAP forum (which is easy enough to guess if you read my blog!).  That will generally lead you to a software source, including some free, open source software.  I’m a bit reluctant to post any more information, so that we don’t offend the CPAP gods (and the copyright gods!) who would be happy to shut off any avenue of patient access to our own treatment data.  It’s out there if you know where to look!

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