Gore Receives Approval to Market GORE EXCLUDER(R) AAA Endoprosthesis in Japan.Gore implantable device offers less invasive alternative to traditional open surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms FLAGSTAFF Flagstaff, city (1990 pop. 45,857), seat of Coconino co., N Ariz., near the San Francisco Peaks; inc. 1894. Lumbering, ranching, and a lively tourist trade thrive in the region, where many ruined pueblos, numerous state parks, several lakes, and large pine forests , Ariz. -- W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) received regulatory clearance on January 22, 2007 from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency to market its GORE EXCLUDER([R]) AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. Endoprosthesis in Japan. The GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis is an implantable device indicated for the endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), a condition caused by the degenerative weakening and dilation dilation /di·la·tion/ (di-la´shun) 1. the act of dilating or stretching. 2. dilatation. di·la·tion n. 1. of the abdominal aorta abdominal aorta Anatomy The portion of the aorta that begins below the diaphragm, extends to the bifurcation of the iliac arteries, and supplies blood to the abdominal viscera, pelvic organs and legs Branches Inferior phrenic, lumbar, celiac trunk, superior . "With the regulatory clearance of the GORE EXCLUDER device, Gore welcomes the opportunity to help advance endovascular therapy of aortic aortic pertaining to or emanating from the aorta. See also aortic arch. aortic aneurysm occurs most often in dogs, where it is caused by Spirocerca lupi larvae, turkeys and primates, causing dyspnea, cyanosis and coughing. diseases in Japan," said John Sininger, Leader of the Medical Products Division at Gore. "By expanding into this new market, Gore substantially increases the patient population able to benefit from less invasive alternatives to traditional open-chest treatment of AAA." AAA is a swelling or ballooning of the abdominal aorta. If left untreated, it can rupture and result in fatality. Traditional treatment of AAA requires a large surgical incision to repair the diseased artery with a synthetic graft. Endovascular surgery to implant the GORE EXCLUDER device can prevent aneurysms from rupturing without open surgery, thereby reducing the morbidity and mortality Morbidity and Mortality can refer to:
The GORE EXCLUDER device is an endovascular graft and stent combination that seals off the aneurysm aneurysm (ăn`y  rĭzəm), localized dilatation of a blood vessel, particularly an artery, or the heart. and creates a new path for the blood to flow. The GORE EXCLUDER device is inserted through a small incision in the patient's leg using a catheter-based delivery technique. Once the graft is correctly positioned in the diseased aorta, the device self-expands using radial force, which in conjunction with metal anchors, permanently secures it to the walls of the aorta. Gore recently launched a new patient education resource intended to help provide the public with information about the causes, symptoms and available treatments for AAA. The resource, part of broader content and feature improvements to www.goremedical.com, guides visitors through a rich, television-like experience that addresses questions and concerns commonly raised by those affected by AAA. ABOUT W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES The Gore Medical Products Division has provided creative therapeutic solutions to complex medical problems for three decades. During that time, more than 23 million innovative Gore Medical Devices have been implanted, saving and improving the quality of lives worldwide. The extensive Gore Medical family of products includes vascular grafts, endovascular and interventional devices, surgical meshes for hernia repair Hernia Repair Definition Hernia repair is a surgical procedure to return an organ that protrudes through a weak area of muscle to its original position. and sutures for use in vascular, cardiac and general surgery. For more information, please visit: http://www.goremedical.com. GORE and EXCLUDER([R]) are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates. |
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