Medtronic's Evolut PRO Now Available in Europe

Medtronic has announced that its latest transcatheter aortic valve, the CoreValve Evolut PRO, has received the CE mark and is now available for use in Europe. In a reversal of the usual order of device approvals, FDA approval pre-dated the CE Mark - the Evolut PRO was first given an FDA okay back in March. This new generation valve utilizes a biocompatible porcine outer wrap that increases surface contact and sealing to reduce paravavular leaks (PVL). Another major improvement over earlier iterations was the reduced necessity for permanent pacemaker implantation: only 10% in this cohort.

Source: News from Angioplasty.Org - July 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news