Inspira AIR

Airway stenosis is a congenital or acquired narrowing that obstructs the passage of air to the lungs. Patients who have severe airway stenosis are often dependent on a tracheotomy tube to breathe.

Two approaches have emerged for treating these patients:
1. Endoscopic techniques
2. Open surgical procedures

Open surgical procedures involve either increasing the diameter of the stenosed segment with a graft or stent (expansion surgery) or removal of the stenotic area (resection surgery).

A Less Invasive Approach to Airway Management
The Inspira AIR™ Balloon Dilation System is designed to safely dilate airway strictures with minimal mucosal trauma. Unlike traditional bougienage instruments, the Inspira AIR technology applies controlled radial pressure to a stricture through precise inflation and pressure regulation. The low profile system and soft seeker tip provide atraumatic access when crossing narrow stenoses.

Utilization Overview
A trained otolaryngologist determines that it is appropriate to use the Inspira AIR system. The Inspira AIR system is composed of a high pressure non-compliant balloon catheter that is engineered for lesions and an airway stylet that facilitates the introduction of the balloon catheter into the airway.

Steps in using these devices are:

The Inspira AIR™ Balloon Dilation System is introduced into the airway under direct visualization. The airway stylet facilitates atraumatic access across narrow stenoses.		The balloon is gently inflated, applying controlled radial pressure to the stricture. After dilation, the balloon is deflated and withdrawn from the airway.

Applications
The Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation System is indicated to dilate strictures of the airway tree such as is the trachea and upper bronchi. It is an effective tool that may be used with other endoscopic techniques or adjunctive therapies. Inspira AIR balloon dilation catheters should be used by or under the supervision of physicians thoroughly trained in airway balloon dilatation. A thorough understanding of the technical principles, clinical application, and risk associated with balloon dilatation of the airway tree is necessary before using this device.