New Introducer Sheath Helps Treat Challenging Aneurysms

A new introducer sheath combines enhanced flexibility, kink resistance, and a hydrophilic coating to facilitate access during endovascular repair (EVAR) of aneurysms.

The Gore Medical Products (Flagstaff, AZ, USA) DrySeal Flex introducer sheath is a 12 Fr sheath specifically engineered for use with the GORE Excluder Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis (IBE), used during EVAR of aneurysms in the common iliac artery or aortoiliac aneurysms. The new sheath features a hydrophilic coating for improved access into vessels, an optimized profile, and configurations, which include working lengths of 33, 45, and 65 centimeters. An exclusive DrySeal valve is designed to minimize blood loss, enabling the introduction of multiple devices.

“By linking our tested GORE DrySeal Flex Introducer Sheath with our endovascular portfolio, we continue to make great strides in advancing patient care,” said Ryan Takeuchi, aortic business leader at Gore Medical Products. “We remain committed to making these innovative devices available to treat more patients globally.”

“Nearly a third of patients being considered for EVAR have an aneurysm that extends to the iliac artery. The IBE is a trusted solution in such cases, but previously no introducer sheaths designed for use with this device existed,” said Marcus Brooks, MD, consultant vascular surgeon at the North Bristol NHS Trust (United Kingdom). “With the GORE DrySeal Flex Introducer Sheath, I now have a sheath specifically designed for use with the IBE and flexible enough for easy access to the iliac branch vessels.”

The Gore Excluder IBE is a complete, fully engineered system that includes iliac branch and internal iliac components. The device is intended for use in conjunction with the Gore Excluder AAA Endoprosthesis to isolate the common iliac artery from systemic blood flow, and preserve blood flow in the external iliac and internal iliac arteries. The device uses durable expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) graft material and a nitinol stent.

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