- In May 2024, Medtronic plc announced the launch of its latest Shiley Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard cuff across European markets. Designed to reduce microaspiration and improve patient comfort, the launch emphasizes Medtronic's commitment to enhancing respiratory care in intensive care and long-term ventilation settings. This expansion aligns with the company's strategy to innovate patient-centric airway solutions and strengthen its leadership in the European critical care space
- In April 2024, Ambu A/S received CE mark approval for its new Ambu VivaSight 2 DLT, a second-generation single-use bronchoscope with an integrated camera for real-time visualization during thoracic surgeries. The advanced design enhances airway control and surgical efficiency, particularly in minimally invasive procedures. The product is expected to gain significant traction across European surgical centers focused on infection prevention and procedural precision
- In March 2024, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare introduced its Optiflow 3 Nasal High Flow System in select European countries, tailored for adult and pediatric patients requiring non-invasive respiratory support. The device is engineered to optimize oxygen therapy and reduce escalation to invasive ventilation, aligning with Europe’s growing preference for non-invasive airway management techniques in both hospitals and homecare
- In February 2024, Teleflex Incorporated announced the expansion of its Rusch and LMA airway management product lines in Europe, targeting emergency response and prehospital care segments. The strategic rollout includes enhanced supraglottic airway devices and intubation accessories that aim to improve clinical outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and trauma cases, reinforcing Teleflex’s focus on life-saving interventions
- In January 2024, Intersurgical Ltd launched its new range of i-gel Plus supraglottic airway devices in the U.K. and Germany. Designed for improved fit and ease of insertion, the i-gel Plus offers clinicians a more intuitive solution during anesthesia and emergency airway management. The launch supports Intersurgical's commitment to innovation and reinforces its reputation as a leading provider of airway products in the European surgical and emergency care markets
- In December 2023, ICU Medical, Inc. unveiled its advanced ventilator-compatible closed suction systems across key European hospitals. These systems are developed to maintain continuous ventilation while performing airway suctioning, improving patient safety in ICU settings. The rollout complements ICU Medical’s broader focus on infection control and critical care efficiency
- In November 2023, Vyaire Medical partnered with several leading hospitals in France and Spain to pilot its AVEA Comprehensive Airway Management Platform, an AI-enhanced solution for respiratory monitoring and ventilator weaning. This marks a key step in the integration of smart technologies within the European airway care ecosystem and positions Vyaire as a frontrunner in digital respiratory health
