Opus 360 by Fisher & Paykel

Opus' Main Page:

http://www.fphcare.com/osa/mask-solution/direct-nasal-masks/opus-360-nasal-pillows-mask.html

Opus' Brochure:

http://www.fphcare.com/userfiles/file/OSA-files/Interface-files/Opus/Opus%20360%20Brochure.pdf


Category
Nasal Pillows

Contents
1 Mask Assembly, 1 Headgear, 3 Sizes of Pillows (Small, Medium, and Large), 1 Manual

Ingenuity
The Opus' design is unique considering its 360 degree swivel (pictured above) and the ability to position the hose on top, to the side, or free of the headgear (see the other pic's on the page). The mask is also light weight. The materials used are traditional when it comes to recent mask technology. Nothing is really new in the material used, just in how they used it.

Application
The Opus is very easy to put into service. Even if you have to change the pillow part to a different size, it just pops in and out with ease. The headgear has 6 adjustment straps in 4 locations. There are 2 straps located at the back of the head, 2 on the top of the head, and one on each cheek. It sounds like a lot to adjust. But, when it comes to adjustability, more is better. When fitted properly, the mask is very quiet. The only time I have encountered any extra noise is when there is something in front of the diffuser, like a pillow or my arm for instance. You will hear the air whooshing across it.

Seal Durability
The Opus holds its seal well during a night of PAP therapy. Of course one always has to be careful when rolling and maybe an occasional wiggle adjustment is needed. A good thing about this mask is the user can, if done carefully, can sleep on the stomach. Compared to other nasal pillow masks, the Opus has Medium seal durability (Ratings go Low, Medium, or High).

Cleaning
The Opus breaks down into 5 pieces for cleaning. Fisher&Paykel recommends the user cleans the headgear once a week and the rest of the assembly everyday. When I disassembled the Opus, it was easy and straight forward. The most difficult part was to separate the male swivel from the female swivel. As with anything, with a little practice, this becomes an easy task.

Here's a link to their use and cleaning guide:http://www.fphcare.com/userfiles/file/OSA-files/Interface-files/Opus/Opus%20Use%20and%20Cleaning%20Instructions.pdf

Overall Impression
For somebody who wants a minimal interface for PAP therapy, this is it! For some people, Nasal Pillows take a little getting used to. It did for me anyway. But, it was well worth it for the perceived freedom you experience when using the Opus.