iNAP is a new nonsurgical device for use at home for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in adults. The system uses a soft, flexible mouthpiece, thin tubing, and a quiet battery-powered console to deliver a light, oral vacuum to comfortably open your airway while you breathe normally through your nose during sleep.

iNAP is a novel oral device that uses negative pressure to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults. Here's a breakdown of what iNAP entails:

• Mechanism: iNAP uses negative pressure to pull the soft palate forward and the tongue upward, which prevents them from obstructing the airway. It applies a light, oral vacuum during sleep to comfortably keep the airway open while breathing normally through the nose.
• Components: The iNAP system includes a soft, flexible mouthpiece, thin tubing, and a quiet, battery-powered console. The console is about the size of a smartphone. iNAP also comes with ZeeBuds, which are nasal passage training tools designed to increase patency in the upper airways.
• How it works: A mouthpiece fits over the tongue and creates a gentle vacuum. The negative air pressure draws the tongue and soft palate forward, away from airway-obstructing positions. The patient breathes through their nose, as the device does not provide airflow. Once the pump reaches a target pressure, it stops and holds the pressure, only reactivating if the tongue shifts.
• Target patients: It is for adults diagnosed with any severity of OSA who are able to breathe comfortably through at least one side of their nose and are motivated to adapt to a new therapy.
• Benefits: iNAP does not require a mask or headgear. It is battery-powered, portable, travel-friendly, very quiet, and offers excellent wearing comfort. Somnics offers personalized onboarding with their customer care team and convenient quarterly resupplies. The iNAP Lab+ app (available on Android or iOS) allows patients to easily manage their OSA therapy.

iNAP aims to address the issue of non-compliance and non-adherence often associated with sleep apnea treatments. By using negative air pressure (NAP) instead of forced air, iNAP offers a more patient-friendly alternative to CPAP.