The BlueLeaf Endovenous Valve Formation (EVF) System is an endovascular device intended to form autogenous tissue leaflets from femoral and popliteal vein walls that mimic a functional valve. It is under investigation for the treatment of deep vein reflux in chronic venous insufficiency.
Publications
Hayes Publications are available through the Hayes Knowledge Center, a portal to world-class research and unbiased analyses on the clinical, financial, and risk impacts of emerging, controversial, and disruptive healthcare technologies.Every Hayes publication is developed by multidisciplinary teams of clinicians and scientists using rigorous methods grounded in internally recognized standards for systematic review and Health Technology Assessment. Learn more about these evidence resources and see sample titles below.
See below for some of our recent publications.
Narsoplimab for Stem Cell Transplant-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy
Narsoplimab is an investigational, intravenous monoclonal antibody targeting mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease-2 (MASP-2) for the treatment of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (HSCT-TMA).
FoundationOne CDx (Foundation Medicine Inc.) for the Intended Use as a Broad Molecular Profiling Tool
This report evaluates the clinical utility of the FoundationOne CDx test for the intended use as a broad molecular profiling tool.
PillCam Patency Capsule (Medtronic) to Assess Small Bowel Patency
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of the PillCam patency capsule (Medtronic) for verifying small bowel patency in adult patients with known or suspected strictures prior to video capsule endoscopy.
Agili-C Scaffold for Knee Joint Surface Lesions
The Agili-C is an aragonite scaffold implant indicated for the treatment of an International Cartilage Repair Society grade III or above knee-joint surface lesion(s), with a total treatable area of 1-7cm2, without severe osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 0-3).
Phrenic Nerve Stimulation (remedē System) for Central Sleep Apnea
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is the use of phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS) with the remedē System for the treatment of central sleep apnea (CSA).
Technology Description: Phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS), also known as diaphragm pacing, is the elect…
PrismRA (Scipher Medicine)
This report evaluates the analytical validity, clinical validity, and clinical utility of the PrismRA test. According to the laboratory, the PrismRA molecular signature test identifies which patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are unlikely to respond to tumor necrosis factor-ɑ inhibitor (TNFi) therapies to help guide …
Polygenic Risk Scores for Embryo Selection
This report reviews the use of preimplantation genetic testing for polygenic disorders (PGT-P) using polygenic risk scores for the purpose of embryo selection.
Bulkamid (Axonics) for Stress Urinary Incontinence
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of Bulkamid (Axonics Inc.) for women with stress urinary incontinence for improvement of urinary incontinence symptoms and quality of life.
Liposuction for the Treatment of Lipedema
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of liposuction for improvement of pain, disability, and quality of life for patients with lipedema while reducing the need for conservative therapy.