The Avery Breathing Pacemaker is an implanted phrenic nerve or diaphragm stimulator. It consists of surgically implanted electrodes and receivers with an external transmitter and antennas.
The Avery Breathing Pacemaker is the only diaphragm pacing system to have full premarket approval (PMA) from the US FDA and CE Marking privileges under the European Active Implantable Medical Device Directive for adult and pediatric use. In addition, using small implanted radiofrequency receivers rather than electrode wires that pass directly through the skin may decrease a patient’s risk of infection and ongoing wound care management issues.
Avery has been commercially distributing breathing pacemakers since the early 1970’s. Since then, more than 2,000 patients have been implanted in over 40 countries establishing an unsurpassed record of safety and reliability. Due to their high reliability and cost effectiveness, the Avery pacers are reimbursed by Medicare and most private and government insurance around the world.
For anyone with SCI that is ventilator dependent this is a great way to gain independence, breath better, become potentially trach free and have a better life.
To learn more about the benefits of the Avery pacers for those with a high spinal cord injury, please contact us by mail, phone or through our website at averybiomedical.com.
Nicole Ficarra
Communications Coordinator – Avery BioMedical
61 Mall Drive Commack NY 11725
Office: 631-864-1600 x206 Fax: 631-864-1610
www.averybiomedical.com
Nicole.Ficarra@averybiomedical.com
