Evidence-based guidelines based on a large-scale sleep apnea study demonstrate WatchPAT’s efficiency and accuracy
Thoracic/Respiratory
New Study Shows High Diagnostic Sensitivity for Archimedes Virtual Bronchoscopy Navigation System
System safe, accurate and effective in bronchoscopically navigating and accessing tumors anywhere in the lung
Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve Pivotal Study Meets EndPoints in Severe Emphysema Patients
All primary and secondary endpoints met across multiple measures of breathing and quality of life, one year after treatment
Powered Stapler Yields Fewer Bleeding Complications in Lung Cancer Surgery
Real-world assessment favours powered staplers over manual, with halved rate of hemostasis complications
PMA Submitted for Pulmonx® Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve for Emphysema
Already available around the world, Pulmonx hopes to get FDA nod for U.S. patients
UK NICE Updates Endobronchial Valve Treatment to Standard Care
Leading UK pulmonologist interprets new guidance to mean that all eligible patients should be referred to specialists for consideration for endobronchial valve treatment.
Spirosure’s Fenom PRO™ Point-of-Care Breathalyzer 510(k) Submission
Portable analyzer helps patients manage their asthma by measuring nitric oxide (NO) in their exhaled breath, a biomarker foreshadowing airway obstruction
Zephyr Endobronchial Valves Study Yields Positive 6 Month Data
Significant improvements in breathing, mobility and quality of life for emphysema patients
Adherium Releases Next Generation Adherence Monitor
Adherium’s SmartTurbo Model 4 is dedicated to AstraZeneca’s Turbuhaler
Sentry Vena Cava Filter Yields Zero Pulmonary Embolisms at 12 Months
Irish device company, Novate Medical sees compelling results presented at VIVA 2017
Spirosure Launches Fenom PRO™ Breath Analyzer at European Respiratory Society Congress
Point-of-care portable breath analyzer measures patients’ nitric oxide in exhaled breath, a predictive biomarker for airway obstruction
U.S. 510(K) Clearance for Adherium’s Smartinhaler for AstraZeneca’s Symbicort Aerosol
Data show improved adherence by up to 59% in adults and 180% in children
Ethicon’s New Power Stapler Delivers Control and Precision for Complex Surgeries
ECHELON FLEX™ GST System now features a 45mm endocutter intended for use in
very thick tissue
Devices Aim to Identify Those “At Risk” of OIRD
New study promises deeper understanding of respiratory compromise
More Trial Support for Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve
Two new Multi-Center Randomized Clinical Trials say Zephyr Endobronchial Valves benefit to heterogeneous and homogenous Emphysema Patients without Collateral Ventilation
ResMed Launches Softest CPAP Mask
ResMed’s AirTouch™ F20 full face mask with UltraSoft™ memory foam keeps patients on CPAP therapy comfortable throughout the night