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GORE® VIATORR® TIPS Introduces Expanded Diameter Range with Controlled Expansion

W. L. Gore & Associates Medical Products has officially announced the CE marking approval for its groundbreaking GORE® VIATORR® TIPS endoprosthesis, now featuring an expanded diameter range from 6 mm to 10 mm. This latest development is a significant step forward for healthcare providers dealing with portal hypertension, granting them enhanced control in tailoring treatments to individual patient needs.

A Heritage of Innovation in Portal Hypertension

With over 25 years of focusing on portal hypertension solutions, Gore has developed this new range to allow clinicians the flexibility to customize interventional strategies based on the specific physiological conditions of their patients. The unique controlled expansion technology integrated within the VIATORR® device enhances physicians’ ability to manage portal pressure gradients better, crucial for ensuring positive patient outcomes.

Professor Filippo Schepis from the University Hospital of Modena, Italy, highlights the importance of optimizing shunt diameter, stating, "My clinical experience indicates that smaller diameter devices can significantly reduce complications such as hepatic encephalopathy and cardiac overload, thus greatly enhancing patient care." This kind of customization is revolutionary in managing portal hypertension effectively, marking an essential technical and clinical milestone.

Long-term Proven Performance

The GORE® VIATORR® device is noted for its exemplary long-term performance record. It remains the only TIPS device backed by over 20 years of clinical data, with more than 500 published studies affirming its reliability and patency. Engineered with Gore's proprietary ePTFE graft material, the device is specifically designed to withstand bile and mucin permeability, which are common causes of shunt failure.

Roberto Miraglia from ISMETT in Palermo, Italy, adds, "The introduction of this new CE-marked device signifies a leap forward in handling complications related to portal hypertension. Smaller diameter TIPS are proven to effectively lower the portal pressure gradient while substantially reducing patients' risk of cardiac overload and hepatic encephalopathy."

Balancing Outcomes and Care

TIPS procedures typically present a delicate balance; while too large a shunt can lead to complications like hepatic encephalopathy and right heart overload, an inadequately sized shunt may fail to alleviate portal hypertension adequately. Thomas Wiersma, a product specialist with Gore's Medical Product Division, emphasizes that the controlled expansion technology provides a predictable performance while increasing choice for clinicians without cumbersome inventory requirements.

This newly approved diameter range enhances the ability to balance procedure outcomes with patient safety. For healthcare professionals, the benefits are clear: a more personalized shunt calibration can optimize portal decompensation while minimizing systemic repercussions, representing a true advancement in patient-centered care.

For additional details on the GORE® VIATORR® TIPS device, including long-term patency results and comparisons to non-TIPS therapies, you can visit Gore Medical.

About Gore Medical Products

Gore Medical designs innovative medical devices aimed at addressing a variety of cardiovascular and health issues. With the deployment of over 55 million medical devices in over 45 years, Gore relies on its legacy of improving patient outcomes bolstered by ongoing research and quality initiatives. The commitment to performance, usability, and customer service supports healthcare providers and insurers in creating sustainable savings in the medical field.

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