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The IBV Valve System
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The IBV Valve System consists of an IBV Valve and a deployment catheter. The valve, comprised of a nitinol frame and a polymer membrane, is designed to conform to the size and shape of the airways. The membrane is held against the airway mucosa by six elastic struts and will expand and contract with airway movement during breathing. The frame has five flexible anchors that gently secure to the mucosal wall at a controlled depth. The valves are available in 5, 6 and 7mm diameters, accomodating different size airways. At the center of the valve is the removal rod designed for retrieval of valves using bronchoscopy forceps. |
The IBV Valve limits airflow which may accelerate the resolution of an air leak. Procedure at a Glance |
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The IBV Valve System use is limited to six weeks per prolonged air leak. |
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Source: Instructions For Use, IBV Valve System, Humanitarian Device for Use in the Control of Air Leaks.