This novel sheath can be inserted as a low profile device then the intravascular section is balloon expanded to its working diameter. This is said to help with more challenging iliac anatomy. The device could be used for EVAR and TAVI procedures.

The Edwards SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve is an investigational device which is placed either through a transfemoral or transapical approach. The Edwards SAPIEN valve is being evaluated in the treatment of patients with severe calcific aortic stenosis who are considered to be high-risk or...

The Prostar XL provides suture mediated closure for 8.5 to 24F access sites. The device has an integrated pre-dilator to assist placement and uses two braided polyester sutures and four nitinol needles to provide a secure close. Vascular access can be maintained throughout...

According to St. Jude Medical, this self-expanding stent can be fully resheathed and repositioned in situ which enables physicians to fine-tune valve placement at the implant site.  

Boston Scientific's Lotus transcatheter heart valve implant was awarded CE approval in October 2013. A ccording to the manufacturer, the product is the only aortic valve device that allows physicians to assess its final position before release. They say that it is designed to minimise the...