Teleflex Incorporated has announced that its Rusch® EZ-Blocker™ Disposable Endobronchial Blocker has received FDA 510(k) clearance. The product is designed to allow for safer and easier lung isolation and one lung ventilation.
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New Publication Confirms Efficacy of Pulmonx Emphysema Treatment
Zephyr Endobronchial Valve (EBV) therapy guided by Chartis Assessment is effective in a broad range of patients according to a new study, published in the European Respiratory Journal and flaunted by pulmonology company Pulmonx.
American Association For Thoracic Surgery, San Francisco, April 28th-May 2nd
It’s AATS time again. This year the Thoracic specialty heads for San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center on April 28th.
Retrospective Data Analysis Suggests Clinical and Economic Advantages Of VATS vs Open Wedge Resection
Ethicon-Endo-supported retrospective data study says VATS is cheaper and better than open wedge resection.
UK MHRA Finally Issues Alert On Covidien Duet One Month After The Company Contraindicates It
It’s only a month, but when people have died because of a medical device technology being found wanting, shouldn’t the UK’s competent authority have acted sooner?
Covidien Contraindicates Use of Duet TRS™ For Thoracic Surgery And Implements Voluntary Recall.
Covidien has today announced that it is conducting a voluntary recall of all production lots for the Duet TRS™ Universal Straight and Articulating Single Use Loading Units, with respect to the use of this product family in the thoracic cavity.
Covidien Redefines Surgical Stapling with New Tri-Staple™ Technology Platform
The new Endo GIA stapling system includes an ergonomically enhanced, lightweight handle designed for precise control. The easy-to-use stapling solution … continue reading “Covidien Redefines Surgical Stapling with New Tri-Staple™ Technology Platform”
Tissuemed launches TissuePatchThoracic
New sealant film reduces air leaks in open lung surgery and now with keyhole surgery instrumentation.