W.L. Gore & Associates announced today that it received FDA approval for a lower-profile Viabahn VBX balloon-expandable endoprosthesis. FDA approval builds on the company's proven VBX stent graft for treating complex vascular disease. The company says it offers the longest balloon-expandable stent on the market (79 mm) and the widest range … [Read more...] about FDA approves Gore low-profile balloon-expandable endoprosthesis
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Gore enrolls first patients in expandable stent graft trial
W.L. Gore & Associates announced today that it enrolled the first patients in a trial evaluating its Viabahn VBX stent graft. The study compares Gore’s balloon-expandable endoprosthesis to bare metal stenting for patients with complex iliac occlusive disease. It aims to inform practice guidelines around the best modalities suited for … [Read more...] about Gore enrolls first patients in expandable stent graft trial
Gore enrolls first U.S. patient in vascular stent trial
W.L. Gore & Associates announced that it enrolled the first U.S. patient in a clinical trial for its Viafort vascular stent. Gore aims to evaluate Viafort for the treatment of symptomatic inferior vena cava (IVC) obstruction with or without iliofemoral obstruction. The prospective, non-randomized, multi-center, single-arm study … [Read more...] about Gore enrolls first U.S. patient in vascular stent trial
New sterilizing-grade vent filters address issues associated with larger, heavier 50 mm vent filters
W. L. Gore and Associates announced the release of the new Gore sterilizing-grade vent filters, a significantly smaller, lighter weight option to 50 mm vent filters for small scale, sterile venting and gas filtration. Large 50 mm vent filters are known to cause tube kinking, leading to insufficient flow. The Gore sterilizing-grade vent filters … [Read more...] about New sterilizing-grade vent filters address issues associated with larger, heavier 50 mm vent filters
