Tag: AirAvant Medical

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. - AirAvant Medical's Bongo Rx sleep apnea devices has been nominated for an Edison Award. The awards are granted to “game changing” new products that embody human-centered design and innovation, according to the company. The Bongo Rx is a reusable nasal device that works by creating back pressure when an OSA sufferer exhales. "We believe that the Bongo Rx embodies the essence of the Edison Awards," said Javier Collazo, vice president of AirAvant Medical. "The device...

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. - AirAvant Medical has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for its Bongo Rx. Used in the treatment of mild to moderate sleep apnea, the Bongo Rx has been shown to significantly reduce AHI levels, according to a press release. The device is small and portable, and requires no PAP machine, hoses, headgear or electricity; it seals comfortably in the nose and works by creating backpressure when the user exhales. “We recognize that people need to...