#EndobronchialValves have been included in the GOLD Report since 2017 as part of the standard of care for treating severe COPD/emphysema. Download the GOLD Report Summary here. https://bit.ly/4fuV2p8 We’re excited to be a part of the 9th Annual GOLD International COPD Conference on November 11-12 in Philadelphia! Visit Pulmonx at Booth #25 to explore how Zephyr Endobronchial Valves can help severe COPD/emphysema patients breathe easier. Let’s connect and discuss the latest innovations in COPD care. See you there! #COPD #Emphysema #PulmonaryHealth #ZephyrValves #Pulmonx #GOLD2024 #BLVR #ChronicDiseaseCare
Pulmonx Corporation
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Redwood City, CA 16,976 followers
Improving Breathing and Quality of Life for Emphysema and Advanced COPD Patients
About us
Pulmonx has developed the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve, a minimally invasive treatment for COPD/emphysema. The one-time procedure is done by bronchoscopy and requires no cutting or incisions. During the procedure, on average 4 tiny valves are placed in the airways to block off the diseased parts of the lung which allows trapped air to escape until the lobe is reduced. Reducing hyperinflation allows the healthier parts of the lungs to expand and take in more air. This results in patients being able to breathe easier and have less shortness of breath.1 Complications of the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve treatment can include but are not limited to pneumothorax, worsening of COPD symptoms, hemoptysis, pneumonia, dyspnea and, in rare cases, death.1 1. Criner G et al AM J Resp Crit Care Med 2018, Published on 22-May-2018 as 10.1164/rccm.201803-0590OC Brief Statement: The Pulmonx Zephyr® Endobronchial Valves are implantable bronchial valves indicated for the bronchoscopic treatment of adult patients with hyperinflation associated with severe emphysema in regions of the lung that have little to no collateral ventilation. The Zephyr Valve is contraindicated for: Patients for whom bronchoscopic procedures are contraindicated; those with evidence of active pulmonary infection; known allergies to Nitinol (nickel-titanium) or its constituent metals (nickel or titanium); known allergies to silicone, or with large bullae encompassing greater than 30% of either lung; Patients who have not quit smoking. The Zephyr Valve should be used with caution and only after careful consideration in treating patients with: Prior lung transplant, LVRS, median sternotomy, or lobectomy; Congestive heart failure or recent myocardial infarction; FEV1 <15% of predicted value. Use is restricted to a trained physician. Prior to use, please reference the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve System Instructions for more information on indications, contraindications, warnings, all precautions, and adverse events.
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- Industry
- Medical Equipment Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Redwood City, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Medical Device, Interventional Pulmonology, Emphysema Treatment, and Endobronchial Valve Therapy
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Redwood City, CA 94063, US
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We recently hosted an engaging International Zephyr Valve Users Group Meeting in Bali during the WCBIP Meeting. With attendees from across the globe — Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Spain, France, Netherlands, and the U.S. — the event was filled with valuable insights about successful endobronchial valve treatment for severe emphysema. Special thanks to Prof. ali musani for moderating, Prof. Dirk-Jan Slebos for the keynote, and Prof. Kaid Darwiche for leading case discussions. A big thank you to the treating physicians who shared their clinical experiences! #ZephyrValves #Pulmonx #BLVR #Emphysema #COPD #ForEveryBreath
International Zephyr Valve Users Group Meeting
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Excited for our partnership with the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers to bring advanced treatments like Zephyr Valves to more severe COPD/emphysema patients.
The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) and Pulmonx Corporation are excited to announce a new partnership focused on providing APP’s with breakthrough treatments for patients with COPD. 🤝🏽 Learn more about Pulmonx and the Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve at https://heyor.ca/EGNh3p
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Today is National Lung Health Day – a great time to talk with your severe COPD/emphysema patients who are experiencing breathlessness and looking for a treatment to help manage their symptoms. Check out these educational resources for Zephyr Valves: https://bit.ly/4hgGRFM #BLVR #ZephyrValves #Pulmonology
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Today, we celebrate the Respiratory Therapists who support COPD patients to help manage their symptoms. We’d like to give a special shoutout to those RTs who support Zephyr Valve patients in their severe COPD/emphysema journey. #RespiratoryTherapists #RCWeek24 #BLVR #LungValves
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Pulmonx is excited to be part of the World Congress for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WCBIP) this year in Bali, Indonesia! Join us at Booth #8 to discover how our Zephyr Endobronchial Valves are transforming care for severe COPD/emphysema patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with global experts, learn about the latest advancements in respiratory medicine, and explore innovative solutions in #InterventionalPulmonology. In the meantime, explore valuable tools and information on improving patient care with Zephyr Valves. https://bit.ly/3BNFiyX We look forward to seeing you in Bali as we continue "Fighting every day for every breath, so our patients don't have to." #WCBIP2024 #Pulmonx #ZephyrValves #BLVR #COPD #Emphysema #RespiratoryHealth
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Pamela, a dedicated social worker, refused to let COPD control her life. She fought back, determined to live fully. As she puts it, “Live life, and don’t let life live you.” Discover how Zephyr Valves helped her regain control over severe #COPD/#emphysema and improve her quality of life. https://bit.ly/489g5uV Results may vary.
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When testing severe COPD/emphysema patients and their likely response to Zephyr Valves, the new Chartis Precision Catheter enables assessment of a wider range of targets. Patients with shorter lobar airways can be evaluated for absence of collateral ventilation, with both spontaneous breathing and mechanical ventilation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BFsfzC #ZephyrValves #BLVR #MedDevice
New Chartis Precision Catheter
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Live from CHEST 2024! The Pulmonx team is here in Boston for CHEST 2024! Don’t miss the opportunity to see how the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve is transforming the standard of care for severe COPD/emphysema patients. Our team is at Booth #750! Stop by to get answers to any clinical questions you have and see live demonstrations of the Zephyr Valve. We look forward to sharing how this innovative treatment can help improve patient outcomes! #CHEST2024 #PulmonaryHealth #MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #Bronchology #Pulmonx
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📢 What a Congress! European Respiratory Society Congress 2024 has come to a close and we are thrilled to have shared the latest data for Zephyr Valve, highlighting a statistically significant reduction compared to a medically managed control group in the rate of severe exacerbations in patients who achieved successful lobar volume reduction. Pulmonx remains committed to improving the quality of life for patients with severe COPD/emphysema. Stay connected for more post-congress updates: https://lnkd.in/eqm3V8mx #ERS2024 #ZephyrValve #Pulmonx #EmphysemaTreatment
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