Sam Brusco, Associate Editor06.17.24
Medtronic rolled out the Steerant aortic guidewire to facilitate catheter placement during diagnostic or interventional procedures in the aorta.
The guidewire is used in endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). Its lengths for EVAR are tailored to 200 cm, 260 cm uncurved and tailored to 260 cm double curved for TEVAR.
Steerant’s 15 cm soft, atraumatic tip gradually changes to a stiff main body to protect fragile aortic anatomy. Its gradual stiffness allows balanced control in both straightforward and challenging anatomies, according to Medtronic. It also has a PTFE coating to smoothen device delivery.
The first EVAR case was performed by Dr. Naiem Nassiri, MD, FSVS, RPVI, vascular surgeon with The Vascular Care Group, Darien, CT at Norwalk Hospital.
“Aneurysms are extremely serious, so it is beneficial to have treatment options that are minimally invasive and offer fast recovery. When completing an endovascular repair procedure, it is of the utmost importance to leverage devices that prioritize patient safety,” Dr. Nassiri said.
The first TEVAR case was performed at Cincinnati’s Good Samaritan Hospital by Dr. Patrick E Muck, MD, vascular surgeon with TriHealth Heart Institute.
“Guidewires are the backbone of the aortic procedure, facilitating tracking through patient anatomy and delivering the stent graft to the landing zone,” said Dr. Muck. “The ideal wire is a balance of deliverability with patient safety.”
The guidewire has a 0.89 mm diameter and 8 cm radiopaque spring to enhance visibility, as well.
“We are excited to offer an innovative device for aortic procedures that provides the right balance of stiffness and trackability while also supplying the right length and control for physicians. We look forward to rolling out the Steerant device to clinicians treating aneurysms across the United States and Canada,” said Simona Zannetti, MD, Medtronic’s GM of Aortic.
The guidewire is used in endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). Its lengths for EVAR are tailored to 200 cm, 260 cm uncurved and tailored to 260 cm double curved for TEVAR.
Steerant’s 15 cm soft, atraumatic tip gradually changes to a stiff main body to protect fragile aortic anatomy. Its gradual stiffness allows balanced control in both straightforward and challenging anatomies, according to Medtronic. It also has a PTFE coating to smoothen device delivery.
The first EVAR case was performed by Dr. Naiem Nassiri, MD, FSVS, RPVI, vascular surgeon with The Vascular Care Group, Darien, CT at Norwalk Hospital.
“Aneurysms are extremely serious, so it is beneficial to have treatment options that are minimally invasive and offer fast recovery. When completing an endovascular repair procedure, it is of the utmost importance to leverage devices that prioritize patient safety,” Dr. Nassiri said.
The first TEVAR case was performed at Cincinnati’s Good Samaritan Hospital by Dr. Patrick E Muck, MD, vascular surgeon with TriHealth Heart Institute.
“Guidewires are the backbone of the aortic procedure, facilitating tracking through patient anatomy and delivering the stent graft to the landing zone,” said Dr. Muck. “The ideal wire is a balance of deliverability with patient safety.”
The guidewire has a 0.89 mm diameter and 8 cm radiopaque spring to enhance visibility, as well.
“We are excited to offer an innovative device for aortic procedures that provides the right balance of stiffness and trackability while also supplying the right length and control for physicians. We look forward to rolling out the Steerant device to clinicians treating aneurysms across the United States and Canada,” said Simona Zannetti, MD, Medtronic’s GM of Aortic.