Cook Inc to begin first US clinical investigation of a fenestrated AAA endovascular graft; unique fenestrated endograft treats complex abdominal aortic aneurysms.

(From Chemical Business NewsBase - Press Release)

Cook Inc received US clearance to begin investigational use of a fenestrated endovascular graft for complex abdominal aortic aneurysms. Company officials announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved investigational use of its Zenith Fenestrated AAA Endovascular Graft to treat abdominal aortic or aortoiliac aneurysms. The fenestrated device is highly customised to meet the anatomic needs of each individual patient. It incorporates scallops at the top and openings in the graft wall called fenestrations that allow it to be implanted …