An endovascular graft (or stent-graft) is a fabric-and-metal tube used in minimally invasive surgery (EVAR) to reinforce weakened blood vessels, typically the aorta, to prevent life-threatening rupture from an aneurysm. Delivered via catheters through small groin incisions, the graft is positioned inside the vessel, creating a new channel for blood flow and excluding the weakened area from pressure, leading to faster recovery than open surgery.
Product Examples
| Product | Manufacturer |
 Zenith Flex® AAA Endovascular Graft The Zenith Flex® AAA Endovascular Graft is a flexible, fabric-covered metal stent designed for the endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). It is manufactured by Cook Medical and is intended to seal off an aneurysm to prevent further growth or rupture. It requires adequate iliac/femoral access to accommodate the introduction system. Estimated Price: $28,000 – $30,000 | William Cook Europe, SANDET 6, 4632 Bjaeverskov, Denmark |
 Valiant™ thoracic stent graft with Captivia™ delivery system The Valiant Captivia system is indicated for the endovascular repair of all lesions of the descending thoracic aorta, including: – Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms (TAA) – Type B Aortic Dissection (TBAD) – Intramural Hematoma (IMH) – Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcers (PAU) – Blunt Traumatic Aortic Injury (BTAI) Estimated Price: $9,000 USD per unit | Medtronic International Trading Sàrl. Route du Molliau 31 Case postale CH-1131 Tolochenaz www.medtronic.eu Tel: +41 (0)21 802 70 00 Fax: +41 (0)21 802 79 00 |
 GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis The GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis is a minimally invasive medical device designed for the endovascular repair (EVAR) of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). It is used to create a new path for blood flow, effectively “excluding” the aneurysm from systemic circulation to prevent rupture. The price for a Gore® Excluder® AAA device varies significantly, with listings showing ranges from around $3,000 to over $20,000 per unit, depending on the specific configuration (e.g., size, components like trunk/leg) and supplier (medical suppliers, resellers) | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Global Headquarters: 555 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711, USA |
 Relay Pro Thoracic Stent Graft The RelayPro Thoracic Stent-Graft System is a next-generation endovascular device designed to treat pathologies of the descending thoracic aorta. It is used for the repair of: – Aneurysms (weakened, bulging sections of the aorta). – Dissections (tears in the inner wall of the aorta). – Transections (ruptures or tears from blunt force trauma). – Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers (PAU) and intramural hematomas. The Terumo Aortic RELAY Thoracic Stent Graft typically costs in the range of $12,000 to $18,000 (USD), often cited as a cost-effective option compared to other TEVAR devices, though prices vary by region and facility, with overall TEVAR procedures potentially costing much more, sometimes over $30,000 or even €20,000-€40,000 including hospital stays. | Terumo Corporation 2-44-1 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0072, Japan |
Free References:
Zenith AAA endovascular graft: intermediate-term results of the US multicenter trial
Fourteen-year outcomes of abdominal aortic endovascular repair with the Zenith stent graft
Technical Approach to Rescuing a Previous Physician-Modified Endovascular Graft with a New Physician-Modified Endovascular Graft
Five-Year Outcomes From the United States Pivotal Trial of Valiant Captivia Stent Graft for Blunt Aortic Injury
Standardized approach for four-fenestrated physician-modified endograft to treat complex abdominal aortic aneurysms using Valiant Captivia
The efficacy and safety of Gore conformable thoracic stent graft and Valiant Captivia thoracic stent graft for acute type B aortic dissection
British Society of Endovascular Therapy Conformable EndoVascular Aneurysm Repair Registry: An Analysis of Aortic Neck Coverage of the GORE® EXCLUDER® Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis With ACTIVE CONTROL System
The safety and effectiveness of the RelayPro endograft (Terumo Aortic) was assessed for the treatment
of acute, complicated type B aortic dissection (TBAD)
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