Löwenstein Medical Prisma20A Auto CPAP Machine
The Löwenstein Medical Prisma20A is a premium auto CPAP machine from the prismaLINE range, designed for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. It uses Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) to continuously and automatically adjust pressure to the patient's individual needs throughout the night. Manufactured in Germany and winner of the Red Dot Award 2015, this CPAP machine delivers safe, effective and whisper-quiet APAP therapy with a high degree of comfort flexibility.
Key Features
The Prisma20A auto CPAP machine offers a large touchscreen display with smart menu navigation for intuitive operation by both patients and clinicians. It stands out for its advanced event detection, deep sleep monitoring and intelligent humidification.
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Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) - reliably differentiates obstructive from central apneas, preventing unnecessary pressure increases
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Two APAP pressure adjustment modes - Standard and Dynamic, adapting automatically to fluctuating pressure requirements
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softPAP pressure relief - reduces pressure at the start of expiration to maximise exhalation comfort; softPAP 3 adds inspiratory support
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softSTART - gradually increases pressure over a set period to ease sleep onset
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autoSTART / autoSTOP - automatically starts and stops therapy in response to breathing detection
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prisma RECOVER deep sleep indicator - analyses respiratory patterns to identify restorative deep sleep phases
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Lung Volume reporting - provides additional respiratory insight for clinical review
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Respiratory instability reports - flags periodic breathing and RERA events
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smartAQUAcontrol - sensorless intelligent humidification for consistent performance, even during periods of increased leakage
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Integrated tube heating - prevents condensation in the tube and mask
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Large touch display - smart menu navigation consistent across the entire prismaLINE family
- Leakage and disconnection alarms
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Modern connectivity - SD, PSG, LAN and external modem; compatible with prisma APP, prismaTS and prisma CLOUD
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Therapy modes |
CPAP, APAP |
| Operating pressure range |
4 to 20 hPa |
| Pressure accuracy |
less than 20 hPa: ±0.6 hPa; 20 hPa: ±0.8 hPa |
| Sound level |
approx. 26.5 dB(A) at 10 hPa |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
170 x 135 x 180 mm |
| Weight |
approx. 1.4 kg |
| Electric rating |
max. 40 VA |
| Operating temperature |
+5°C to +40°C |
| Storage/transport temperature |
-25°C to +70°C |
| Permitted humidity |
15% to 93% (no condensation) |
| Altitude range |
up to 3000 m (auto-adjusted) |
| Protection class |
Class II, Type BF |
| Ingress protection |
IP21 |
| Connectivity |
SD, PSG, LAN, external modem |
| Article number |
WM29600 |
What's Included
- Löwenstein Medical Prisma20A auto CPAP machine
- prismaBAG carry case
Not included (Sold Separately)
- prismaAQUA humidifier
- Heated breathing tubing
- Mask of choice
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