Patents granted for FirstBreath™ breathing system

Inspiration Healthcare Group plc

("Inspiration Healthcare", the "Company" or the "Group")

Patents granted for FirstBreath™ breathing system

Inspiration Healthcare Group plc (AIM: IHC), the global medical technology company, is pleased to announce that it has received confirmation from the UK Intellectual Property Office that it has been granted 3 patents for the claims related to the FirstBreath breathing system which is being developed by Viomedex, a wholly owned subsidiary. The FirstBreath breathing system is a range of Paediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Devices and systems used in neonatal intensive care areas.

Confirmation of the grant of the patents is expected to be formally announced in the Patents Journal on 29 April 2020 and will take effect from that date.

Neil Campbell, Inspiration Healthcare's CEO commented, "We are delighted to have received confirmation of these patents for the FirstBreath system which immediately locks in the value of the development work we have invested into the product to date.  We will continue to push the benefits of the products into new markets with confidence we have solid Intellectual Property protection."

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About Inspiration Healthcare

Inspiration Healthcare (AIM: IHC) is a global provider of medical technology for use in critical care & operating theatres. The Company provides high quality innovative products to patients around the world which help to improve patient outcomes and it actively invests in innovative product opportunities and disruptive technologies. 

Through investment in research and development the Company has 6 key own brand products that can be used within the first 6 hours of life to help premature and sick babies; helping with assessment, resuscitation, stabilisation as well as preventing brain damage. Additionally the Company has its own range of products for maintaining normothermia pre- during and post-surgery.

With product availability extending to over 50 countries through a distribution network, Inspiration Healthcare's success has been built on continuous innovation, excellent customer service and an inherent commitment to improving patient outcomes, working in close collaboration with key opinion leaders across the globe.

In the UK and Ireland the Company has a direct sales team selling Inspiration Branded and complementary products from third parties, with an additional range of home healthcare products.  This is supported by Technical Support for planned preventative maintenance and emergency assistance.

Further information on Inspiration Healthcare can be seen at www.inspiration-healthcare.com