NEWS & MEDIA

November 16, 2022

CMS is set to implement a new CPT code that includes the use of VivAer to repair nasal valve collapse in the office and outpatient surgical settings. The new code goes into effect on January 1, 2023. VivAer is a non-invasive, temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology that provides long-term relief from nasal obstruction.

October 18, 2022

The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Editorial Panel accepted the application for a new Category I CPT code to report endoscopic destruction of the posterior nasal nerve using radiofrequency (RF) ablation…

Oct 11, 2022

We spoke with Dr. Randall A. Ow regarding his experience with RhinAer…

October 11, 2022

VivAer® was featured in a BackTable ENT podcast discussing in-office procedures for nasal valve obstruction. The podcast, featuring Dr. Mary Ashmead of Texas Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists, was developed as a resource for otolaryngologists to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice on patient selection, treatment planning, and more.

September 8, 2022

Stylus now launching in the U.S. at American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF) annual meetings…

September 6, 2022

Twelve-month active treatment group outcomes from the VATRAC trial published in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery confirm that treatment with VivAer® resulted in a reduction in nasal obstruction symptoms with durable improvement through 12 months. VivAer uses temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy to provide long-term relief from nasal obstruction.

Aug 12, 2022

RhinAer®, the comprehensive, non-invasive solution for chronic rhinitis, was recently featured in specialty clinical news outlet, Healio. The article highlighted the results of the RHINTRAC randomized controlled trial published in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology,…

Jul 20, 2022

RhinAer®, the comprehensive, office-friendly solution for chronic rhinitis, was recently featured in specialty clinical news outlet, Healio…

Jul 19, 2022

We spoke with Dr. V. Vasu Kakarlapudi, primary investigator of the published 2-year pivotal RhinAer study. …

July 19, 2022

Largest study of RhinAer to date shows 87% of patients reported quality-of-life improvements…

July 15, 2022

VivAer® was featured in Dental Sleep Practice Magazine. The article, titled “Nasal Airway Obstruction and Precision Oral Appliance Therapy in the Treatment of OSA”, discussed the connection between nasal airway obstruction (NAO) and sleep disordered breathing as well as the importance of treating NAO before oral appliance therapy is used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

July 6, 2022

Follow-up results from the trial’s active treatment arm showed that chronic rhinitis symptoms continued to improve …

June 29, 2022

Long term follow-up published in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology demonstrates…

June 16, 2022

Ally Bridge Group joins existing syndicate of KCK MedTech, Questa Capital and OrbiMed…

June 7, 2022

RhinAer treatment resulted in significant symptom improvement through 24 months in both non-allergic and allergic rhinitis patients…

Jun 06, 2022

RhinAer was featured on ABC-affiliate SoFlo Health TV as the “innovative new procedure you won’t want to miss.” In the interview, Dr. Jay Young, M.D., explained…

Feb 01, 2022

Aerin Medical founder, Scott Wolf, MD was featured in an exclusive founder interview series by The Tech Tribune…

Jan 18, 2022

More and more nasal airway procedures are moving from the operating room to an office setting. “Some of the main drivers of this change have been patient convenience, recovery time, and cost”, says Dr. Stanley McClurg, MD, FARS of ENT Associates in Kansas City, MO…

Jan 06, 2022

We are honored to announce that Aerin Medical was named one of the best tech startups in Sunnyvale by The Tech Tribune …

Dec 15, 2021

Dr. Raj P. TerKonda, M.D., FACS, explains nasal airway obstruction and who may be a good candidate for treatment with VivAer …

Oct 07, 2021

Congratulations to Stacey Silvers, MD, Jon Rosenthal, DO, Chad McDuffie, MD, David Yen, MD, and Joseph Han, MD. This team was recognized by the American Rhinologic Society …

September 27, 2021

Results of Two Clinical Trials Evaluating Safety, Efficacy of VivAer^® for Nasal Obstruction Patients with Nasal Valve Collapse to be Presented …

September 13, 2021

Treatment with RhinAer resulted in significant symptom burden reduction, superior to sham control …

Aug 16, 2021

RhinAer provided significant and lasting improvement in common chronic rhinitis symptoms, such as postnasal drip, congestion, nasal itching and persistent runny nose …

Aug 05, 2021

Study adds to a growing body of clinical evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of VivAer, a non-invasive, temperature-controlled radiofrequency device …

Jul 13, 2021

Treatment with VivAer, a non-invasive, temperature-controlled, radiofrequency (RF) device, resulted in significant symptom relief, superior to sham control …

May 11, 2021

Matt Brokaw recently marked his one-year anniversary as CEO of Aerin Medical. To recognize the milestone, Matt sat down to answer some questions and share his reflections on the past year. …

May 06, 2021

We are honored to announce that MedTech Breakthrough has named Aerin Medical the winner in the 2021 MedTech Breakthrough Awards program, taking home the “Best New Therapeutic Solution” award for RhinAer, our innovative treatment for chronic rhinitis. …

Apr 21, 2021

Data shows in-office treatment of nasal valve collapse resulted in lasting improvement in symptoms and quality of life …

Aug 17, 2020

Aerin Medical, a privately held medical device company focused on non-invasive procedures for treating nasal airway conditions, today announced the closing of a $48 million equity financing. …

Aug 17, 2020

Aerosol-generating medical procedures present potential risk to practitioners, particularly during the SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. Particles <100 µm in diameter can be infectious ...

Aug 17, 2020

Chronic nasal obstruction contributes to a decreased quality of life. Nasal valve dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a cause of nasal obstruction …

Mar 06, 2020

RhinAer™ Procedure Promises Lasting Relief for Millions of Americans Suffering from Common Chronic Condition …

May 06, 2019

Judging by all the ads for things from nasal strips to sprays to medications, there are a lot of people who have trouble breathing …

Feb 13, 2019

Tim Carr, a firefighter in Culver City, had tried lots of remedies for his blocked nasal airways. “I’ve gone through allergy treatments. I’ve gone through sinus sprays. I’ve gone through all kinds of different things,” he said …

Feb 04, 2019

A Vivaer^® Nasal Airway Remodeling pivotal study was recently published in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. The prospective, multi-center, non-randomized US Pivotal Study was conducted to evaluate the treatment of nasal airway obstruction using the Vivaer^® System …

Feb 01, 2019

A new procedure to fix patients’ breathing problems is being offered in Alabama. Around 20 million Americans have trouble breathing through their nose. Quick and easy fixes have been hard to find, until the Food and Drug Administration approved technology in 2017 that allows patients to breathe normally again without surgery. This comes as a relief for patients like Mike Lahurd, who said breathing has been an issue since 1992 …

Jan 03, 2019

A Vivaer^® Nasal Airway Remodeling study on nasal obstruction and snoring was published in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. The article covered a prospective, non-randomized study using Vivaer^® to treat nasal obstruction and snoring …

Oct 08, 2018

Dr. Daron Smith of Cornerstone ENT visits the Charlotte Today show on WCNC to discuss the Vivaer^® Nasal Airway Remodeling procedure …

Aug 24, 2018

Tony Vanetti, a host at WHAS, has the Vivaer^® Nasal Airway Remodeling procedure performed by Dr. Vasu Kakarlapudi of Advanced ENT and Allergy. Aerin Medical may provide links to third-party sites …

Jul 31, 2018

Aerin Medical, Inc. (“Aerin”) announced that over 1,000 patients suffering from nasal obstruction have successfully received the Vivaer^® Nasal Airway Remodeling treatment (“Vivaer^®“) which uses patented non-invasive low temperature radio frequency technology to reshape nasal tissues …

May 23, 2018

“From start to finish, the procedure wasn’t even half an hour, and that includes the numbing and the procedure,” Linda Wells said. “Once the healing was done, I was amazed at how much better I could breathe.” …

Jan 09, 2018

Aerin Medical, Inc. (“Aerin”) announced that it has received regulatory clearance for its novel Vivaer^® Non-Invasive Airway Remodeling System (“Vivaer^®“), a product developed to enable Ear, Nose & Throat (“ENT”) physicians to treat nasal airway obstruction within their physician office without the need for incisions or implants …