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Yes. The unit is FAA approved to be operated aboard all commercial aircraft whose flights that depart or land within the United States.

The answer is “maybe.” If you are already receiving oxygen tanks from your Medicare provider, then you are getting what they consider a portable oxygen solution. If you are starting with a 24 hour per day solution, there is a chance that a provider might...

The unit weighs 4.9 pounds with the standard (small) 8 cell battery and the 5.9 pounds with the large 16 cell battery.

There is a 3-year warranty on the unit, 1-year warranty on batteries and 90-days on all other accessories.

Your mobile concentrator needs to be able to provide you with the oxygen dosage you need at all times, no matter where you are or what you're doing. Your oxygen needs will be different when you're physically active when you're sleeping and or sitting and watching television. The POC needs to be able to detect the changes in your breath rate and compensate accordingly.

There are numerous alarm indicators and screen symbols on the LCD control screen as well as audio alerts and beeps on the CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort Portable Oxygen Concentrator...

The Inogen G3 can be used without the battery if plugged into AC (wall) or DC (car) power.

The Inogen G3 will deliver up to a setting of 5 on pulse flow, which is up to 1050 ml/min.

Battery duration is up to 4 hours with single battery 8 cell battery and up to 8 hours with double 16 cell battery.

Charge time from depleted to full ranges from 2 to 4 hours with 8 cell battery battery and 5 to 8 hours with 16 cell battery.

By definition, a portable unit needs to be light enough so that you don't feel burdened while carrying it around anywhere you need to go. You have to take into consideration the weight of the unit, including the weight of the battery and accessories you will be carrying around along with it. You might also need to bring along extra batteries and power supplies. You should always expect to add a few extra pounds for the additional batteries if you are out and about all day.

Yes. The Federal Aviation Administration or FAA, requires airlines based in the United States and foreign airlines flying into the U. S. permit passengers to operate portable oxygen concentrators approved by FAA during all phases of a flight if the unit displays a manufacturer’s sticker. The sticker indicates it meets FAA requirements for portable medical devices. The FAA has approved over 20 oxygen concentrators for air travel on all U.S. aircraft with more than 19 seats, and every portable unit we offer is approved for flights.

Yes. Because the FDA classifies medical grade oxygen as a drug, and by Federal law, a prescription is required to purchase oxygen-related medical devices, such as portable oxy concentrators. Your doctor or health care provider can assist in obtaining a prescription.

Just like any other machine, portable concentrators require regular maintenance and service to ensure they operate correctly. Routine maintenance will extend the life of the unit and guarantee it delivers optimal airflow with uninterrupted service.

The unit weighs 10 pounds with a rechargable battery.