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AorticLab Receives FDA Approval to Initiate FLOWer™ Clinical Pivotal Investigation
"FDA approval of the FLOWer IDE marks a major milestone for AorticLab , with the aim of providing also to the US patients a safe and effective device to improve outcome of structural heart interventions" said .
, added: "The FLOWer System was designed with TAVI procedural integration, full embolic protection and patient safety in mind. This US pivotal clinical investigation will provide critical evidence to address the unmet need for total embolic protection, especially in patients at higher risk of stroke during cardiology interventions."
, and Principal Investigator of the clinical investigation, commented: "The FLOWer System offers a promising new patient tailored approach in reducing the risk for stroke occurrence during TAVI procedures. I am excited to lead this pivotal trial."
FLOWer is an investigational medical device currently undergoing clinical evaluation under the FDA-approved IDE and is not available in USA.
FLOWer is a CE marked device since early 2024 .
The FLOWer™ System is a temporary transcatheter-based filter designed for full embolic protection during intracardiac procedures. It features an innovative quick deployment and retrieval mechanism, a full body embolic protection thanks to its design, best in class filter porosity of 60 µm. FLOWer is optimized to allow a safe and effective TAVI procedure.
AorticLab is a privately held medical device company focused on delivering advanced solutions in interventional cardiology. Its mission is to improve procedural safety and patient outcomes by pioneering technologies that integrate seamlessly into clinical workflows.
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