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Fisher Paykel vs. Resmed - zeeser - 08-02-2018

Hello Everyone

I'm trying to get a Fisher Paykel ICON Auto CPAP. When I showed up at the DME to get my machine they had a ResMed 10 sitting there. I said I will not accept that ResMed machine I want the Fisher Paykel. So now the DME is telling me I can have the ICON but no warranty as FP is going to discontined the ICON model. Have any of you heard any such rumors ? Thanks, Tom


RE: Fisher Paykel vs. Resmed - pholynyk - 08-02-2018

Fisher Paykel has introduced a new Icon2 line, so in that sense the Icon has been discontinued. I don't think that means the 2-year warranty is instantly invalid. This particular DME may not want to honour it... that just means you should find another DME to buy your new Icon from.
And by the way, the Icon is supported by SleepyHead, but the Icon2 is not supported possibly later...


RE: Fisher Paykel vs. Resmed - Spy Car - 08-02-2018

I'm scratching my head why you wouldn't prefer a ResMed?

Bill


RE: Fisher Paykel vs. Resmed - holden4th - 08-03-2018

I have tried the ICON and it did not work well for me though it may for you. In my opinion, having tried both the ICON and the Resmed 10 the Resmed wins all the way. The ICON has a limited set of features, and a setting that supposedly senses when you are awake that really does nothing. If it had then I would have got better AHI figures

The big issue for me was the F&P algorithm. I struggled to get my AHI under 10 with this machine. The night I switched to a Resmed S9 I dropped below 5 and stayed there.

The DME is probably scratching his head as to why you would want the F&P over the Resmed. Via insurance, the Resmed is not going to cost you any extra but will provide superior therapy.


RE: Fisher Paykel vs. Resmed - matthewb - 08-03-2018

I concur, why F&P? been there, done that, won't go there again.


RE: Fisher Paykel vs. Resmed - pholynyk - 08-03-2018

Give the guy a break! It doesn't matter why some of us think the ResMed AirSense is better, Zeeser prefers the Icon. All I care about is whether or not SleepyHead can read the data. It's their choice, not yours or the DME. 

Land of the free, home of the brave... remember?


RE: Fisher Paykel vs. Resmed - yankees123 - 08-03-2018

My first machine was the icon auto.  I did like it but it can’t compare to the Resmed autoset.  
The reason I say this is because:
1. Icon is supported by sleepyhead but it does not include the waveform graph. 
2. Icon does not have EPR which I think is very important. 
3. The software for the icon is doctor based only.  
If you want it for a travel or backup machine that would be fine, but for everyday machine I really feel the Resmed is the way to go.  
Just my opinions.


RE: Fisher Paykel vs. Resmed - zeeser - 08-03-2018

Thank you.


RE: Fisher Paykel vs. Resmed - Zorki1c - 08-03-2018

I just got a new machine (ResMed A10). My DME said the F&P rep told him they are focusing on CPAP accessories (Masks,etc.) and phasing out the machines.


RE: Fisher Paykel vs. Resmed - Walla Walla - 08-03-2018

(08-03-2018, 03:37 PM)Zorki1c Wrote: I just got a new machine (ResMed A10). My DME said the F&P rep told him they are focusing on CPAP accessories (Masks,etc.) and phasing out the machines.

That's sounds a little strange. They just came out with a new machine last year.