1 S8 II Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 S8™ II Platinum Series Now smaller, quieter and exceptionally comfortable

2 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Agenda Why an S8 II Platinum Series? New features –Exceptionally comfortable with Easy-Breathe Technology™ –Quieter –Smaller –Clinical features Launch materials Recap on existing features

3 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Why would you sell S8 II Platinum Series? What’s in the new S8 II Platinum Series for Accredited Partners? –Reliable product and name you can trust –QuickView menu for easier follow up –Compliance through increased exceptional comfort –More time for other patients

4 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Why would you prescribe S8 II Platinum Series? What’s in the new S8 II Platinum Series for Sleep Physicians? –Clinically proven AutoSet algorithm –Best therapy –Now includes high-resolution flow data –Compliance through increased exceptional comfort –Compliance through patient involvement

5 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Why would you buy S8 II Platinum Series? What’s in the new S8 II Platinum Series for the Patient? –Whisper-quiet –Easy-Breathe technology provides exceptionally comfortable therapy throughout the night –Compact solution, now even smaller –FREE ResScan software with physician’s recommendation

6 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 New features

7 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Exceptionally comfortable with Easy-Breathe Technology ResMed’s patented pneumatic system that delivers: –greater patient comfort –device quality Powered by a unique, low-inertia, DEBI motor resulting in reduced swings Innovative, powerful, efficient and responsive!

8 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 What is DEBI? DEBI = The double-ended blower integrated The motor spins 25% less to achieve the same pressure as the original S8 motor Prolongs the life of the device A silicone sleeve around the motor forms an air cushion, which isolates the motor from the outer shell, reducing vibration (noise) and eliminating the use of springs No additional foam or noise isolating materials DEBI= Double-Ended Blower Integrated

9 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 DEBI motor

10 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Reduced Swings New DEBI motor Reduced pressure swings Superior patient–device synchrony Exceptional patient comfort Improved compliance

11 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 EPR enhancement Increase in EPR Rise Time Breathing rate is 15 breaths per minute; tidal volume is 500mL

12 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 EPR vs. C-Flex

13 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 EPR Algorithm Compared to C-flex Exclusive to EPR Easy-Breathe technology Controllable, predictable comfort setting, 1cm H20 increments Available in ramp phase only Event detection Available in both EPR and C-flex Breath-by-breath pressure relief upon exhalation Three comfort settings Available throughout therapy More comfortable than CPAP

14 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Benefits of EPR EPR is predictable EPR is customisable EPR is in sync with patients’ breathing pattern …

15 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Quieter Whisper-quiet Setting a new industry standard, S8 II Platinum Series cuts device noise to less than 24+2dB(A) (as per ISO ) 24dB(A) is as unobtrusive as natural breathing

16 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 CPAP Sound Pressure Competitor Comparison

17 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 APAP Sound Pressure Competitor Comparison

18 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Noise testing ISO

19 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Smaller…. and Whisper Quiet Current S8 range requires noise guard S8 II Platinum Series is so quiet, there is no need for noise guard S8 II Platinum Series … compact size without the noise guard

20 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 We call it … Easy-Breathe Technology Powered by DEBI motor Rotates at dramatically lower speeds than motors in traditional devices Low noise (even quieter) Reacts to breathing quicker with reduced swings Technology delivers exceptional comfort Unprecedented pressure stability Breathe easy with Easy-Breathe Technology!

21 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Exclusive offer With Easy-Breathe devices, patients will receive a FREE copy of ResScan, and USB connector and cable! (with physician’s recommendation)

22 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Clinical Features

23 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 High-Resolution Flow Data NEW! High-resolution flow data at 25Hz! S8 ResLink shows how the patient’s breathing pattern responds to therapy on a breath-by-breath basis. ResMed is the first to provide high-resolution flow data at 25Hz! High-resolution data is captured on the S8 ResLink Data Card for 30 nights (10 hours per night).

24 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 A more comprehensive view of therapy Clearly and easily identify patients who may require further monitoring of other pathologies, such as hypoventilation and/or complex sleep apnea

25 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 S8 ResLink and S8 II Platinum Series You can see the AutoSet Advantage™ in action … literally! Captures high-resolution flow data (25Hz) Shows the algorithm’s breath-by-breath response to individual breathing patterns Giving greater insight into patient’s therapy!

26 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 High-Resolution Flow Data

27 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 High-Resolution Flow Data Normal breathing

28 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 High-Resolution Flow Data Hypopnea example

29 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Apnea example High-Resolution Flow Data

30 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Apnea example High-Resolution Flow Data

31 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 High-Resolution Flow Data Flow limitation example

32 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Cheyne-Stokes Breathing Example High-resolution flow data

33 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 QuickView Menu What is the QuickView menu? QuickView menu provides a quick, read-only way for a patient to access their device settings and efficacy data. (Previously ‘results menu’)

34 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Benefits of the QuickView Menu Onboard features … for cost-effective and improved patient–Health Care Professional (HCP) communication Convenient if a HCP cannot see the patient’s device. They can remotely access the patient’s current settings and efficacy data … all without leaving their office. Quicker, more cost and time effective, and convenient!

35 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Now visible to the patient Benefits of the QuickView Menu Patients may be given access to the QuickView menu to see device settings, efficacy data (pressure, leak and AHI) and usage data, improving over- the-phone communication with clinicians.

36 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Launch Materials User Manual Clinical Guide CD User Guide CD Quick Setup Guide Fact Sheets

37 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 S8 II Platinum Series vs. Current S8 Same outer case as the current S8 AutoSet™ and AutoScore™ Same fascia design as the current S8 AutoSet and AutoScore Compatible with new and improved H3i Plus™ –20% more humidity –More intuitive control dial –Improved heat retention with tubing wrap Compatible with all S8 data modules Main menu structure Recurring reminders AutoSet™ algorithm What's the same?

38 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 S8 II Platinum Series vs. Current S8 Platinum Series (new name and font)  S8 AutoSet Spirit™ II  S8 AutoScore™ II Now smaller (removed noise guard) Low noise (even quieter) Exceptionally comfortable with Easy-Breathe Technology (new motor (DEBI motor), reduced swings) EPR enhancement QuickView menu High-resolution flow data – new versions of S8 ResLink (II) and ResScan 3.3. New product codes, updated user manuals, marketing communications materials What's different?

39 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 Summary What does S8 II Platinum Series offer? Clinical features for more efficient, powerful monitoring –High-resolution data –QuickView menu More comfort for patients –Smaller –Quieter –Exceptionally comfortable with Easy-Breathe Technology

40 S8 Platinum Series - Training © ResMed September 2007 S8 II Platinum Series Now smaller, quieter and exceptionally comfortable Available as….