Terumo Cardiovascular Systems
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Initiates U.S. Clinical Trial for Anaconda AAA Stent Graft System
Published in Drug Week, August 7th, 2009
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) announced that it has initiated a Phase II Clinical Trial for the Anaconda™ AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) Stent Graft System in the U.S. The Anaconda system is manufactured by Scotland-based Terumo subsidiary Vascutek Ltd. The first U.S. implant was performed on June 8th at Arizona Heart Hospital by the principal investigator, Julio Rodriguez-Lopez, M.D.
The objective of the Vascutek Anaconda Stent Graft System Phase II IDE Study (G030036) is to assess the safety and effectiveness of the Anaconda stent graft system in patients presenting with AAA when compared to historical open surgical repair. The Food and Drug...
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Source: Drug Week (2009-08-07)
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