Endobronchial Values

Description

The Cardiothoracic Department within Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board currently have a requirement to use Endobronchial Valves for the reduction of lung volume in Emphysema. The Endobronchial Valves are inserted using an endoscopic approach which is less invasive than open or thorascopic lung volume reduction surgery. Pulmonx International Sarl Endobronchial Valves have proven efficacy outcomes to be improvements in lung function, exercise capacity, breathlessness, and quality of life. The supplier is the only supplier to provide this unique duckbill valve design. Therefore, the health board are proposing to award a 8-year contract. Lot 1: The Cardiothoracic Department within Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board currently have a requirement to use Endobronchial Valves for the reduction of lung volume in Emphysema. The Endobronchial Valves are inserted using an endoscopic approach which is less invasive than open or thorascopic lung volume reduction surgery. Pulmonx International Sarl Endobronchial Valves have proven efficacy outcomes to be improvements in lung function, exercise capacity, breathlessness, and quality of life. The supplier is the only supplier to provide this unique duckbill valve design. Therefore, the health board are proposing to award a 8-year contract.