Medtronic Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology

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• The US FDA has approved Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with a Shield Technology to advance flow diversion therapy that demonstrates a reduction in material thrombogenicity or a reduction in the tendency of the surface treatment material to create clots
• The first patient receives new shield surface modification at NYU Langone Health. The SHIELD study evaluates the safety and efficacy of third-generation pipeline embolization device with shield technology for intracranial aneurysms
• The SHIELD study results showed 77.2% complete aneurysm occlusion @12 mos., 3.2% primary safety endpoint, and 93.1% complete wall apposition post-procedure

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