ARIA ETS (Emphysema Treatment System) Clinical Trial for patients with Severe Emphysema

Insertion of the ARIA Emphysema Treatment System (ETS) will occur during an approximate 60 minute thoracic surgery procedure. The ARIA ETS, which is a device that is secured in the lung and vents via a tube to the outside of the chest will remain implanted in the patient's chest for the duration of the trial (12months from implantation of device). The premise of the technology is that it reduces hyperinflation of the lung which leads to emphysematous symptoms. Implantation of the device, ongoing assessment and follow up will be performed in an accredited hospital providing tertiary thoracic surgery and respiratory medicine services. Tests required to participate in the study will include CT Scan, Respiratory Function Testing, Exercise Testing (Cycle and 6 Minute Walk Test), Blood tests and intermittent bronchoscopies via the ARIA ETS system.