Chamber Comparison

Macy-Pan HP1501vsPerry Baromedical Sigma ICON 30

Macy-Pan

HP1501

Clinical Grade

1.8

ATA

$27K

Starting

1yr

Warranty

Perry Baromedical

Sigma ICON 30

Clinical GradeFDA Cleared

3

ATA

$50K

Starting

1yr

Warranty

The Bottom Line

The Macy-Pan HP1501 wins on price and weight, while the Perry Baromedical Sigma ICON 30 takes the edge in max pressure, fda clearance, and clinical credibility. If max pressure matters most, the Perry Baromedical Sigma ICON 30 is the better choice.

Key Differences

Max PressurePerry Baromedical Sigma ICON 30

Macy-Pan

1.8 ATA

Perry Baromedical

3 ATA

Higher pressure enables more clinical protocols. The Perry Baromedical Sigma ICON 30 reaches 3 ATA, which supports FDA-approved treatment protocols.

PriceMacy-Pan HP1501

Macy-Pan

$26,500 - $35,000

Perry Baromedical

$50,000 - $85,000

A significant price gap of ~47%. Consider whether the higher-priced unit's additional features justify the investment for your use case.

FDA ClearancePerry Baromedical Sigma ICON 30

Macy-Pan

Not FDA Cleared

Perry Baromedical

FDA Cleared

FDA clearance matters if you need insurance reimbursement, plan to operate a clinical facility, or want the highest safety assurance. For home wellness use, it's less critical.

Clinical CredibilityPerry Baromedical Sigma ICON 30

Macy-Pan

4/10

Perry Baromedical

9/10

This score reflects published studies, certifications, and clinical adoption. Higher scores indicate stronger evidence backing the manufacturer's claims.

WeightMacy-Pan HP1501

Macy-Pan

308 lbs

Perry Baromedical

1,800 lbs

Weight matters for portability and installation. Lighter chambers are easier to move between rooms or take to a second location.

Who Should Buy Which?

Best for

Macy-Pan HP1501

Clinics, medical facilities, affordable hard-shell option

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Best for

Perry Baromedical Sigma ICON 30

Space-constrained clinics, modern clinical facilities, patient monitoring priority

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Full Specification Comparison

SpecificationMacy-Pan HP1501Perry Baromedical Sigma ICON 30
Chamber TypeHard-Shell MonoplaceHard-Shell Monoplace
Performance TierClinical GradeClinical Grade
Max Pressure1.8 ATA3 ATA
Oxygen Delivery100%-medical-grade100%-medical-grade
O₂ Concentration95-100% via mask/hood100% via BIBS with Duke hoods
Capacity1-person1-person
Weight308 lbs1,800 lbs
Interior DimensionsAvailable in 75/85/90/100cm diameter options30in diameter, compact clinical
Portabilityfixed-installationfixed-installation
FDA ClearedNoYes (#Multiple 510(k)s)
CE MarkedYesYes
Made InChinaUnited States
Price$26,500 - $35,000$50,000 - $85,000
Warranty1 year1 year
Clinical Score4/109/10
Brand Established20071956
Climate ControlNoYes
Communication SystemYesYes
Emergency FeaturesEmergency pressure release, intercom, safety interlocksEmergency depressurization, fire suppression, patient monitoring integration

Macy-Pan HP1501 — Standout Features

4 diameter options1.8 ATA100% O2affordable hard-shell

Perry Baromedical Sigma ICON 30 — Standout Features

Integrated patient monitoringcompact footprintmodern design

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