I am very excited to have found the Mediflex Bronchoscope Stabilization System, as it is instrumental in establishing a CBCT bronchoscopy service. Without it, it is impossible to perform this procedure unless one is using a robotic platform. In addition to making advanced imaging possible during bronchoscopy by minimising radiation to proceduralists and staff, it also improves the efficiency and speed of the procedure. Since having this device in our bronchoscopy room, we have also used it in other scenarios, such as rigid bronchoscopy and linear EBUS cases. Overall, a very worthwhile investment for any bronchoscopist.

Tajalli Saghaie, MD - Associate Professor Macquarie University Hospital Sydney, Australia

This piece is important for accuracy (maintaining the exact position of the scope during biopsy), ergonomics, but i think most importantly, safety. With that holder, we are not asking the trainee to hold the scope inches away from the fluoro machine, firing away for each biopsy.

Tajalli Saghaie, MD - Associate Professor Macquarie University Hospital Sydney, Australia

Navigational bronchoscopy opens the door to diagnosing lung cancer earlier which can make a difference - the difference is stark-- it is the difference between cure vs palliation. As we target smaller nodules with greater precision, Interventional pulmonologists continue to combine navigation modalities with real time confirmation tools such as radial EBUS, Cone beam CT and Fluoroscopy. The Mediflex bronchoscopy stabilization device allows us to use all those additional tools with ease by freeing the operator of the crucial task of stabilizing the scope. I personally use it to stabilize the scope prior to cone beam CT spin as well as for many other navigational cases. Additionally, the holder can be used to hold the ET tube as well. It comes with multiple clamps that can suite nearly universal needs. It is time for bronchoscopists to realize the value of both the arms during these complex procedures.

Anurag Mehrotra MD, Interventional Pulmonologist, Baptist Hospital - Memphis, TN

Yes- we found it to be very helpful, especially from an ergonomic standpoint- which helps with the procedure immensely. We hope to use it more in the future for our other cases.

Sujith Cherian, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital -University of Texas

Dr. Zambon was able to use the scope holder on a couple cases today and it allowed them to have one less person in their room on a day where they were short staffed to begin with. She asked if the hospital had a quote and I told her you did. It was both her and the staff’s opinion that it would be a great addition to the cases.

 Dr. Zambon, Unity Hospital- Rochester, New York

I think these systems should be in every advanced bronchoscopy suite in Southeast Asia and Australasia for peripheral lung nodule biopsies (and more).

Dr. Thakkar, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Australia

I have been using BSS with Dr. Titopoulos Iraklis in Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece. It is really helpful and makes our work in the operation room much easier, faster and successful.

Dr. Maximos Angelidis, Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece

Even with our Propellor Rotational Cone beam CT, effective and clear EM navigation towards the lesion is possible... We see no distortion with our Medtronic Illumisite navigation system. This stabilization system now supports me in all flexible, and possible rigid, bronchoscopies.

 Dr. Reinier Wener University Hospital Antwerp, Belgium Pulmonology Department

For several weeks I had the opportunity to test the Mediflex Bronchoscope Stabilizer. The stabilizer is made of solid steel. At the same time, the place in contact with the bronchoscope is covered with soft Silicone Liners. The equipment is solid, you can trust it holding a bronchoscope. I used it for several classical bronchoscopy procedures - clearing the trachea and placing a stent. The tool was particularly helpful during electromagnetic bronchoscopic navigation with cryo-biopsy of a lung tumor.

Dr. Robert Dziedzic, Interventional Pulmonologist Medical University of Gdansk (MUG) - Department of Thoracic Surgery

I have been using the Mediflex Bronchoscope Stabilization System for most of my peripheral bronchoscopies with great success over the past 10 months. I use it especially for the longer navigation cases. It frees me up to engage with the navigation system as well as perform the other ongoing tasks of tool management and sample acquisition. It is simple and effective. It maintains my bronchoscope position and gives my arms and shoulders a break! I highly recommend using this system and would be happy to answer any questions about it.

Ajay Wagh, MD, MS, FCCP, DAABIP University of Chicago Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care

The Mediflex Bronchoscope Stabilization System is excellent in securing the scope of our desired angulation when working with our Cone Beam CT. I highly recommend this instrument to bronchoscopists needing stabilization of the scope.

Dr. Joven Roque V. Gonong - Section Head- Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchology Lung Center of the Philippines

In certain cases, this stabliziation system significantly shortened procedural time and reduced the requried manpower, especially when using a therapeutic scope + rEBUS/GS.

 Dr. Sze Shyang Kho