ResMed Launches Smaller Alternative to the Full Face Mask for CPAP Treatment

Introducing Quattro FX, ResMed increases choice and comfort for sufferers of sleep apnoea

OSLO, Norway, September 16, 2010 - ResMed (NYSE: RMD), a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of
sleep and respiratory medical equipment today announced the launch of Quattro
FX Full Face Mask, a smaller alternative to the full face mask for use with
positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy.

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A new and smaller model, Quattro FX provides an effective alternative to
conventional full face masks. Only covering the patient's mouth and nose, the
Quattro FX mask offers unrestricted view, giving patients a clear line of
sight. New technologies incorporated in the contoured cushion membranes of
the Spring Air cushion and Spring frame, enables the same level of stability
and angular adjustment as provided by the forehead support of conventional
full face masks. New headgear design, featuring a contoured crown strap at
the top of the head, further contributes to patient comfort by avoiding the
sensitive area around the neck.

The custom-made sizing tool, Swing Seal, simplifies the fitting process
and increases the chances of an accurate fitting. Once fitted, convenient
set-and-forget headgear clips provides easy attachment and detachment,
without adjusting the headgear settings. This helps the patient achieve the
right fit and secure sealing every night, enhancing patient compliance and
comfort. The seal is kept safe with the Spring Air cushion which absorbs even
the slightest movement.

Sleep apnoea is one of the more common, and yet highly undiagnosed, sleep
disorders. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep
apnoea and is marked by the collapse or obstruction of the airway during
sleep. The most effective treatment is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
(CPAP) therapy. In this non-invasive treatment, air is pressurised by a small
device and delivered to the airway of the patient through a mask that fits
on/over the nose, or nose and mouth. The pressurised air keeps the upper
airway open and helps the person to get a restful night without interruptions
caused by apnoeas.

ResMed recently launched the new S9 Series featuring reduced noise,
improved humidification system, and a more comfortable breathing system. The
S9 Series is designed to deliver unsurpassed comfort to the patient by
automatically controlling the pressure. The introduction of yet another mask
for use with the S9 devices contributes to increased consumer choice for
sufferers of sleep apnoea and offers the quietest mask and machine
combination available on the market.

"We are extremely proud to offer more choice to those suffering from
sleep apnoea and other respiratory problems by diversifying the Quattro
range. This addition to the Quattro range, where we have achieved a smaller
size, while at the same time maintaining the same quality as the other masks
in the range, is a true innovation," added Mike McEwan, Vice President,
Patient Interface, Europe at ResMed.

About ResMed

ResMed is a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of medical
equipment for treating, diagnosing, and managing sleep-disordered breathing
and other respiratory disorders. We are dedicated to developing innovative
products to improve the lives of those who suffer from these conditions and
to increasing awareness among patients and healthcare professionals of the
potentially serious health consequences of untreated sleep-disordered
breathing. For more information on ResMed, visit www.resmed.com.

Henrik Aase, Marketing Communications Director of ResMed - Europe, +47-67-11-88-59, mobile, +47-97-53-91-12, henrik.aase at resmed.com; or for interviews, photos, additional information, Vidar Sie of Burson-Marsteller Oslo, mobile, +47-901-68-829, vidar.sie at bm.com, for ResMed