Gore Announces Availability of Larger Diameter, Small Profile GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis

Minimally Invasive Treatment Now Available to Broader Patient Population

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.--(HSMN NewsFeed)--W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the May 4, 2009 availability of a 31 mm diameter version of the GORE EXCLUDER(R) AAA Endoprosthesis. The device provides physicians with a safe and effective endovascular option to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in patients with aortic inner neck diameters up to 29 mm. Other important enhancements include a flat-top design that enables greater production efficiency, an additional pair of proximal anchors to help ensure excellent fixation, and a lengthening of the trunk from 7 to 8 cm to accommodate larger anatomies.

More than 87,000 GORE EXCLUDER Devices have been implanted in patients worldwide, making it a widely accepted, minimally invasive treatment option for individuals with AAA. In March 2009, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the 31 mm diameter version. It has been available outside of the US since 2004 and has been implanted in more than 3,300 patients.

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