The Avery Diaphragm Pacemaker is an implanted phrenic nerve stimulator. It consists of surgically implanted receivers and electrodes and an external transmitter and antennas. The transmitter and antennas send radio frequency energy to the implanted receivers. The receivers then convert the radio waves into stimulating pulses. These pulses are then sent through the electrodes to the phrenic nerves causing the diaphragms to contract and draw in air. When the impulses stop, the diaphragms relax and exhalation occurs.
The Avery Diaphragm Pacemaker is an implanted phrenic nerve stimulator. It consists of surgically implanted receivers and electrodes and an external transmitter and antennas. The transmitter and antennas send radio frequency energy to the implanted receivers. The receivers then convert the radio waves into stimulating pulses. These pulses are then sent through the electrodes to the phrenic nerves causing the diaphragms to contract and draw in air. When the impulses stop, the diaphragms relax and exhalation occurs.
•Small, portable, and silent
•Greater mobility for participation in social and educational/ employment activities
•Shower, bathe, and participate in water therapy.
•Provides natural breathing (NPV as opposed to PPV)
•Eases eating and drinking
•Improves quality of speech and sense of smell
•Fully implantable - No protruding wires resulting in chronic infection risk and on-going wound management.
•Reduction of secretions and respiratory infections
•Reduction of hospital readmissions
•Dual redundant design – No single failure point
•Permits discharge to a less costly environment.
•Technical support provided at no additional cost.
•Saves over $20,000 per year in vent‐related expenses.
•Less than $1,500 per year for disposable supplies.
•No purchase of any specialized instruments or capital equipment.
•Reimbursed by Medicare and most private and government insurance.
•50+ years unsurpassed record of safety and reliability.
•A dual redundant system ensuring no single-point failure results in complete loss of life support.
•A dual alarm system of audio and visual alerts.
•Electrodes made up of 99.99% pure platinum for nerve contacts, which is superior to stainless steel.
•Small, portable, and silent
•Greater mobility for participation in social and educational/ employment activities
•Shower, bathe, and participate in water therapy.
•Provides natural breathing (NPV as opposed to PPV)
•Eases eating and drinking
•Improves quality of speech and sense of smell
•Fully implantable - No protruding wires resulting in chronic infection risk and on-going wound management.
•Reduction of secretions and respiratory infections
•Reduction of hospital readmissions
•Dual redundant design – No single failure point
•Permits discharge to a less costly environment.
•Technical support provided at no additional cost.
•Saves over $20,000 per year in vent‐related expenses.
•Less than $1,500 per year for disposable supplies.
•No purchase of any specialized instruments or capital equipment.
•Reimbursed by Medicare and most private and government insurance.
•50+ years unsurpassed record of safety and reliability.
•A dual redundant system ensuring no single-point failure results in complete loss of life support.
•A dual alarm system of audio and visual alerts.
•Electrodes made up of 99.99% pure platinum for nerve contacts, which is superior to stainless steel.
The Avery Diaphragm Pacemaker is the vent-free answer for high Spinal Cord Injury, Congenital or Acquired Central Sleep Apnea and Diaphragm Paralysis from various etiologies.
The Avery Diaphragm Pacing System is indicated for persons who require chronic ventilatory support because of upper motor neuron respiratory muscle paralysis (RMP) or because of central alveolar hypoventilation (CAH) and whose remaining phrenic nerve, lung and diaphragm functions is sufficient to accommodate electrical stimulation.
Unsurpassed Record of Safety
and Reliability
Reduced Risk of Infections, Hospitalizations
and No On-Going Wound Care
Allows for
Greater Independence
Higher Quality with
Lower Cost of Care
Dual Redundant Design –
No Single-Point Failure
FDA PMA Approval and
CE Marking EU Privileges
Shower, Bathe and Participate
in Water Therapy
Medical Leader in Diaphragm Pacemakers
for Over 50 Years
Unsurpassed Record of Safety
and Reliability
Reduced Risk of Infections, Hospitalizations and
No On-Going Wound Care
Allows for
Greater Independence
Higher Quality with
Lower Cost of Care
Dual Redundant Design –
No Single-Point Failure
FDA PMA Approval and
CE Marking EU Privileges
Shower, Bathe and Participate
in Water Therapy
Medical Leader in Diaphragm Pacemakers for Over 50 Years
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