W. L. Gore & Associates , Inc. has been providing quality products and services to sectors including electronics, fabrics, medical and pharmaceuticals since 1958. With various inventions and patents under its wing, W. L. Gore & Associates brings the Gore Excluder AAA Endoprosthesis, which treats abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) with minimal invasive procedures. Designed to be a minimal invasive treatment option, the company ensures that practising physicians who wish to use this device attend an all-inclusive training program before using the Gore Excluder.
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) or triple-A in medical parlance is a major killer with over 15,000 deaths to its credit and has been declared as the 13th leading cause of death in the U.S.A. Traditionally, a large incision is made and a synthetic graft to repair the diseased artery is placed within. A major surgery with its share of risks, this procedure involves long stays in the hospital and painful convalescence. Doctors are yet to find a non-invasive solution for this potentially life-threatening disease.
The Excluder Endoprosthesis consists of highly rugged and long-lasting ePTFE graft, a low permeability film layer, ePTFE reinforcing film, an electropolished nitinol stent and bonding film for stent to graft attachment. The Excluder has limited permeability and the design uses a microstructure technology for this purpose.