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The GORE(®) TAG(®) thoracic endoprosthesis.

Raghuveer Vallabhaneni1, Mark A Farber

  • 1University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. raghuveer_vallabhaneni@med.unc.edu

Expert Review of Medical Devices
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PubMed
Summary

The Conformable GORE TAG device offers improved compression resistance and expanded treatment options for aortic pathologies compared to earlier GORE TAG models.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Medical Device Engineering

Background:

  • The GORE TAG device has evolved significantly since its introduction.
  • Recent advancements led to the Conformable GORE TAG, enhancing device performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the GORE TAG and Conformable GORE TAG devices.
  • To outline their applications in treating aortic pathologies.
  • To review treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of device design modifications.
  • Analysis of clinical applications for aortic pathologies.
  • Evaluation of patient outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The Conformable GORE TAG features increased compression resistance.

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    • Conclusions:

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    • These devices offer versatile solutions for diverse aortic pathologies.