New Acquisition And Positive Data Inflates Philips' Respiratory Biz

Philips has expanded its sleep and respiratory care unit with the acquisition of US firm Respiratory Technologies, Inc., which offers a noninvasive airway clearance solution for patients with chronic respiratory problems. Separately, as an additional boost to this business, a clinical study sponsored by the Dutch multinational gave further support for the combined used of home noninvasive ventilation with oxygen therapy to delay hospital readmissions in COPD patients.

Royal Philips Electronics NV has struck a second M&A deal for its sleep and respiratory care business this year, with the acquisition of Respiratory Technologies, Inc. (RespirTech), the US developer of the inCourage airway clearance vest therapy for chronic respiratory conditions. These conditions include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis.

The inCourage vest is worn by the patients and is attached to a machine that creates compressions to the chest,...

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