New Treatment for Severe Emphysema Now Covered Under Medical Mutual of Ohio
Spiration ® Valve System COPD Treatment Shown to Improve Quality of Life Now Available to Medical Mutual of Ohio members
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CENTER VALLEY, Pa., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Olympus announced today that Medical Mutual of Ohio updated its coverage to include the Spiration
® Valve System for eligible patients suffering from severe emphysema, a form of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This coverage provides a minimally invasive treatment alternative for eligible patients.
The FDA-Approved Olympus Spiration® Valve System Is a Breakthrough Device Used for the Therapeutic Treatment of Severe Emphysema, a Form of COPD.
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CENTER VALLEY, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, Olympus Corporation of the Americas announced successful completion of a first use case of the 510(k) cleared e-ORTHO Shoulder software created by FH ORTHO, a company that Olympus acquired in November 2020. The case, conducted by Brian Schofield, MD, was an Arrow Prime shoulder replacement in which the next generation e-ORTHO 3D planning software was used for preoperative surgical technique planning.
FH ORTHO, a French company with a Chicago presence, has developed and manufactured innovative orthopedic implantable devices since 1964, focusing on joint reconstruction, ligament repair, biologics, foot and ankle devices and spine and trauma surgery solutions. In October 2020, the company received 510(k) clearance for its e-ORTHO planning software, which can save OR time by allowing physicians to more efficiently plan their surgical technique. The web-based e-ORTHO platform uses CT-scans of
/PRNewswire/ Olympus announced today the market launch of the FDA 510(k)-cleared BF-UC190F endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscope, the newest addition.
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CENTER VALLEY, Pa., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Olympus announced today its support of The Joint Commission s recommended safety actions for managing the hazards of exposure to surgical smoke for healthcare staff in operating rooms. The primary recommendation is for healthcare organizations to protect their staff by implementing standard procedures for the removal of surgical smoke and plume. The safety actions also note, importantly, that exposure to surgical smoke presents a low risk to patients.
Surgical smoke can be hazardous to the health of people working within the surgical suite. Made up of gases and vapors, it is the byproduct of tissue treated with electrical surgical devices, and it contains bioaerosols, viruses and chemicals, some of which are known carcinogens. The hazards include acute exposure to aerosolized viruses that can lead to infection and long-term, chronic exposure that can lead to debilitating illnesses.
Olympus Supports Safety Actions from The Joint Commission Regarding Hazardous Gases and Vapors in the O R apnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from apnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.