Nfocus Neuromedical out of Palo Alto, California won the European CE Mark for its LUNA Aneurysm Embolization System (AES) for cerebral aneurysms. The company believes its Nitinol based product will lead to better outcomes over traditional coils.
The Luna AES treats brain aneurysms by blocking (embolizing) blood flow while providing a scaffold to encourage tissue growth across an aneurysm opening and create a plug. The Luna uses a self-expandable, multi-layer oval implant made from Nitinol, a nickel-titanium alloy. The properties of the device allow it to easily compress within a conventional catheter, and then rapidly and easily open to full size once deployed within an aneurysm.
Press release: Nfocus Neuromedical, Inc. Luna™ Aneurysm Embolization System Receives CE Mark…
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