Fact Sheet

Hill-Rom companies manufacture and distribute The Vest® Airway Clearance System, a medical device that assists children and adults with mobilizing secretions that may contribute to, or complicate, their respiratory conditions. If not removed, retained secretions may lead to increased rates of respiratory infections, hospitalizations, and reduced lung function.

Address

1020 West County Road F
St. Paul, MN 55126

Phone: 800-426-4224 or 651-490-1468
Fax: 877-368-5081 or 651-234-1209
E-Mail: Please use our contact form

Why The Vest® Airway Clearance System?

Facts:

  • The Vest® Airway Clearance System was introduced in 1988. It is the original High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Device
  • Prescribed for more than 97,000 patients
  • Prescribed by more than 17,000 physicians nationwide
  • Approved for reimbursement by over 900 commercial insurance companies and 250 government-funded payers including Medicare Part B

Patient Assistance Program:

  • 98% of all patients with demonstrated financial need that apply receive full or partial financial assistance

Warranty:

  • The Vest® System, Model 105 (Home Care), has a Limited Lifetime Warranty which covers parts, labor and accessories at no cost to patients

Educational Grant:

  • Hill-Rom offers grants, training and demo devices to respiratory schools, educators and their students

Our Team is Here for You!

Account Executives:

  • Over 75 throughout the country

Trainers:

  • A nationwide network of over 480 licensed health care professionals provides patient training in the home or over the phone

Customer Service:

  • Available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week

Education:

  • Hill-Rom's Clinical Education Department offers Physicians and Health Care teams seminars that highlight the latest innovations in Pulmonary Hygiene including The Vest® Airway Clearance System

Outcomes Monitoring:

  • 5, 30, and 90 day follow-up