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Airline Travel
Airline Travel with the SmartVest System
The SmartVest Airway Clearance System is a physician prescribed respiratory
therapy device considered to be a medical necessity and should be kept with
the patient at all times. It should not be stored away from the airline passenger
and should NOT be checked in as baggage on ANY airline.
The use of the SmartVest device while on the plane is not allowed due to
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has ruled that respiratory
therapy devices (i.e. the SmartVest System) brought into the cabin of an airplane
shall not count toward the limit of of carry-on items.
The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules state that
respiratory therapy devices may be inspected at any and all check-in points but
should not be separated from the prescribed owner.
However, as a precautionary measure, a statement from your physician that
describes the medical need for the SmartVest System is advised.
In addition, TSA has made a notification card available to an airline passenger
on its website that is filled out prior to arriving at the airport to inform TSA of
the patient’s medical condition. The card is presented to TSA at the time of
screening at the airport. This card is recommended by TSA to make check-in
easier but may or may not prevent further inspection.
Airplane Mode
If the SmartVest SQL is labeled with , it is equipped with the wireless
connectivity feature. The device should be placed into Airplane Mode before
traveling. Airplane Mode is activated automatically each time the air pulse
generator is turned off and will remain active for at least 5 days or until the
generator is turned on and off again. To assure that Airplane Mode is active
during airline travel, on the day of or 1 day prior to travel, plug in the generator,
turn on the power switch and then turn off the switch.
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