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Energizing Lives with the Avery Diaphragm Pacemaker
May 1, 2023
Published Article: Diaphragm Pacing Using the Minimally Invasive Cervical Approach
August 24, 2021
A new article regarding diaphragm pacing utilizing the minimally invasive surgical approach has been accepted…
In Memory of Dr. Roy Carter Jr. <br>October 6, 1928-January 28, 2021
April 28, 2021
It is with great sadness, yet immense reverence, that we report the passing of Dr.…
Nicole Featured in New Mobility Magazine!
June 15, 2020
We are very happy to announce our very own Nicole is featured in this month’s…
Avery’s Nicole Ficarra Featured in SPINALpedia.com
January 28, 2020
Nicole Ficarra, communications Coordinator here at Avery Biomedical, was recently featured in the SPINALpedia.com blog.…
Avery Biomedical Devices’ NextGen Diaphragm Pacing Transmitter, Spirit, Earns FDA Approval – Now Available
November 18, 2019
Commack, NY – Avery Biomedical Devices (Commack, NY), the global leader in high reliability diaphragm…
CCHS Foundation Announces Fifth International CCHS Day With Celebrity Champions Henry Winkler And Jonah Hill
October 29, 2019
Encinitas, CA, October 15, 2019 — The CCHS Foundation proudly announces the 5th Annual International CCHS…
Diaphragm Pacemaker for Teen Featured on WSB-TV Atlanta
January 21, 2019
Fourteen year-old Sedarius was recently featured on WSB-TV Atlanta as the first pediatric patient to…
4th Annual International CCHS Day: November 10, 2018
November 10, 2018
CCHS Ties Us Together is the 2018 annual fund campaign for the CCHS Foundation &…
Avery Supports CCHS Day
November 3, 2017
Introducing the Spirit Transmitter from Avery Biomedical Devices
November 3, 2017
International CCHS Conference 2018
September 22, 2017
5th International CCHS Conference: The Future is NOWPriorities, Partnerships, and Patient Voice When: June 20-23,…
CCHS Conference 2018
August 9, 2017
SAVE THE DATE5th International CCHS Conference: The Future is NOWPriorities, Partnerships, and Patient VoiceJune 20…
Avery Biomedical Letter to Medscape Regarding Diaphragm Pacing
August 4, 2017
Please find below a letter that our attorney sent to the editors of Medscape (parent…
Avery Biomedical Devices – certified to ISO 13485:2016
August 4, 2017
ABD has successfully navigated the transition from ISO 13485:2003 to the latest standard – ISO…
Light Up Social Media for CCHS
November 10, 2016
“Fireflies are tiny messengers that whisper in the darkness.” ~Anonymous There are only 1200 cases…
ABD Appoints Kevin McShane as Biomedical Engineer
September 29, 2016
Avery Biomedical Devices (ABD), manufacturer of the Avery Diaphragm Pacing System System, is pleased to…
Avery Biomedical appoints Christopher Benedict as Patient Services Liaison
April 16, 2016
Avery Biomedical Devices (ABD), manufacturer of the Avery Diaphragm Pacing System System, is pleased to…
ABD Team Attends the 12th Annual NYCSCIA Mardi Gras
April 1, 2016
On March 29, 2016 the Avery Biomedical team attended the NYC Spinal Cord Injury Association’s…
ABD Team Supports the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
April 1, 2016
On March 19, 2016 the Avery Biomedical team attended the Boomer and Carton Mikey Strong…
Avery Biomedical Devices receives special visit from the Lieutenant Governor
March 17, 2016
The Lieutenant Governor of New York, Kathleen Hochul, visited the Avery Biomedical headquarters March 2.…
Avery Biomedical Devices appoints Dr. Anders Jonzon as Clinical Consultant
November 24, 2015
Avery Biomedical Devices (ABD), manufacturer of the Avery Diaphragm Pacing System System, is pleased to…
Avery Biomedical appoints Nicole Ficarra as Communications Coordinator
November 18, 2015
Avery Biomedical Devices (ABD), manufacturer of the Avery Diaphragm Pacing System System, is pleased to…
In Memoriam: Kathleen DeSilva, Esq. (1952-2015)
September 23, 2015
Longest Living C1-C2 Quadriplegic It is with great sadness, yet immense reverence, that we report…
Avery Biomedical appoints Neil Grossman, PA-C as Director of Sales
July 23, 2015
Avery Biomedical Devices (ABD), manufacturer of the Avery Diaphragm Pacing System System, is pleased to…
Avery Biomedical Announces Change in Ownership
July 1, 2015
It gives me great pleasure to announce that on July 1, 2015, Dr. Dilys Gore,…
Improving Patients’ Quality of Life with Each Breath
June 16, 2015
Under traditional circumstances, children with a high level spinal cord injury (SCI) are unable to…
ALS Treatment Research Assisted with Gallons of Ice Water
August 22, 2014
Over the past few weeks, a new trend has developed online, primarily through social media.…
ABD Announces Mark E Ginsburg to Board of Directors
July 1, 2014
It is a great honor for Avery Biomedical Devices, Inc. (ABD) to announce the appointment…
CCHS Breathing Without Tracheotomy
June 11, 2014
CONGENITAL CENTRAL HYPOVENTILATION SYNDROME (CCHS) Central sleep apnea is a breathing disorder in which individuals…
ABD Names Dr. Dilys Gore as Chief Science Officer
June 21, 2012
Press Release – June 21, 2012 Avery Biomedical Devices, manufacturer of the Avery Diaphragm Pacing…
ABD Names Dr. Don Headley as Clinical Consultant
May 29, 2012
Press Release – May 29, 2012 Avery Biomedical Devices (ABD), manufacturer of the Avery Diaphragm…
In Memoriam: Beverly Lisan Segall
April 1, 2012
Quoting her obituary, Mrs. Segall “died on March 29, 2012 in Rhinebeck, NY. She was…
Avery Biomedical Devices Inc. becomes the latest IMAGE partner
March 21, 2012
Press Release – March 21, 2012 NEW YORK – A Long Island biomedical company has…
“A Life Changing Device”
November 7, 2011
The Herald Bulletin by Abbey DoyleAnderson, Indiana, November 7, 2011 A serious car crash 22…
“Medical Sensors in Biomedical Electronics”
November 2, 2011
Electronic Design News by Steve TaranovichNovember 2, 2011 “Avery Biomedical has developed a diaphragm pacing…
ABD Announces New Notified Body
May 1, 2010
Avery Biomedical Devices, Inc. (ABD) is pleased to announce that it has recently completed the…
“Man Gets a New Breath of Life”
January 23, 2010
Courier News by Jeff WeberSOMERVILLE, New Jersey, January 23, 2010 “Many people draw their first…
In Memoriam: Willem J. Kolff, M.D. (1911-2009)
February 1, 2009
It is with great sadness that we report the recent passing of longtime friend and…
“A New Way of Life: Fall Victim Works Toward Breathing on His Own”
March 22, 2008
Asbury Park Press by Bonnie DelaneyNeptune, New Jersey, March 22, 2011 “David Lacour’s life changed…
Avery Laboratories is now Avery Biomedical Devices
October 15, 2007
Press Release – October 15, 2007 It is with great privilege that Avery Biomedical Devices,…
ABD Announces New European Manager
June 10, 2005
Press Release – June 10, 2005 ABD remains committed to the excellent service and support…
In Memoriam: William H. Dobelle, Ph.D. (1941-2004)
August 1, 1989
It is with great sadness that we report the recent passing of the President of…

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