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Vivos Therapeutics Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with GM Instruments, Ltd. for the U.S. and Canada
Effectively Immediately, Vivos to be Exclusive Distributor for Novel Diagnostic Equipment to Evaluate Nasal Breathing and Function in Dental Patients with
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[{"type":"text","content":"Effectively Immediately, Vivos to be Exclusive Distributor for Novel Diagnostic Equipment to Evaluate Nasal Breathing and Function in Dental Patients with Sleep and Breathing Issues\nLITTLETON, Colo., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VVOS) (“Vivos” or “the Company”), a revenue-stage medical technology company focused on developing innovative treatments for patients suffering from dentofacial abnormalities and/or mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring in adults, today announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with GM Instruments, Ltd. for the distribution of GM Instruments’ NR6 Rhinomanometer, the only FDA approved 4-phase rhinomanometer available in the U.S. used to calculate nasal airway resistance by measuring nasal flow and the pressure producing that flow. Under this new agreement, effectively immediately, Vivos becomes the exclusive U.S. and Canadian distributor of this specialized diagnostic equipment for evaluating nasal breathing and function in dental patients with sleep and breathing issues. The objective measurement of nasal breathing can be an essential data point in determining the appropriate breathing and sleep issue treatment pathway as well as a predictor of potential Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) intolerance or other treatment failure. “With this new agreement, every U.S. or Canadian dentist who wishes to evaluate the breathing function of a patient will need to engage with Vivos for this diagnostic equipment. We expect this will provide Vivos an immediate new revenue stream as well as a substantial competitive advantage and opportunity to present Vivos’ proprietary oral appliance technology to a wider audience,” said Vivos Chairman and CEO, Kirk Huntsman. Based in the United Kingdom, GM Instruments is a global manufacturer and distributor of diagnostic technology for assessing nasal and respiratory flow and function. The GM Instruments’ NR6 Rhinomanometer offers a quick non-invasive test to measure the function of the nose during active breathing. These test results are being used by Vivos-trained dentists and others to measure outcomes of improvement for pre- mid- and post-treatment of patients undergoing a variety of treatment modalities. Additionally, GM Instruments products are planned for use as part of research pr...