Pulmonx said yesterday that it won national coverage through health insurer Aetna for its Zephyr endobronchial valve system intended for treating severe emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. The coverage will make the Zephyr valve available to Aetna’s 22 million members, the Redwood City, Calif.-based company said. Under its new policy, Aetna specifically named the […]
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Pulmonx yesterday released one-year results from the pivotal trial of its Zephyr endobronchial valve designed to treat patients with severe emphysema from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, touting significant improvements in lung function and quality of life. Results from the study were presented at the American Thoracic Society 2018 international conference and published in the American Journal […]
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Pulmonx wins FDA nod to launch pivotal trials for emphysema treatment
Lung treatment company Pulmonx won FDA approval to begin pivotal clinical trials of its Zephyr Endobronchial Valve in treating patients with emphysema.
The minimally invasive Zephyr device is a one-way bronchial valve designed to reduce volume in diseased areas of the lungs, allowing healthier areas to work better. It’s implanted bronchoscopically and can be removed later if necessary, according to a press release.
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