Olympus announces Spiration bronchial valve launch
The Spiration valve is an umbrella-shaped device that a health provider places in a targeted airway of the lung during a short bronchoscopic procedure. [Image courtesy of Olympus]Olympus’ Spiration bronchial valve for the treatment of severe emphysema is now available on the market, the company (TYO:7733) said today.
The announcement came a little over a year after FDA approval of Spiration, which was designated as a breakthrough medical device. Spiration also has regulatory approval in the E.U., Australia and New Zealand.
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Source: Mass Device - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Chris Newmarker Tags: Business/Financial News News Well emphysema Olympus Source Type: news