GORE Viabil^® Biliary
Endoprosthesis with ePTFE

The GORE VIABIL^® Biliary Endoprosthesis is a flexible, self-expanding, fully lined metal stent that is compressed and secured onto the distal end of a delivery catheter. The inner lining is constructed from ultrathin non-porous ePTFE/FEP and is covered by the Nitinol stent structure. It is available in a full range of lengths and diameters.

For the treatment of Malignant Biliary Strictures

UNIQUE NON-POROUS ePTFE*/FEP** liner
Resists bacterial colonization and bile occlusion

Prevents tissue attachment of tumor ingrowth

STENT IS LINED COMPLETELY TO ENDS
Minimal evidence of metal interaction with bile duct or gastric juices

Minimal tumor ingrowth or epithelialization at end of stent

SOFT TERMINATED WIRE ENDS
No mid-mucosal penetration of wires

FLEXIBLE ANCHORING FINS
Minimal stent migration

Covered anchor fins prevent tissue encapsulation

BRANCH DRAINAGE SIDE WALL HOLES AND NO-HOLES CONFIGURATIONS
Allows 2 cm of device placement over side branch

HIGH RADIAL STRENGTH
Significantly reduces the need for pre or post ballooning

Resists tumor compression

ADJUSTABLE DEVICE LENGTH
Physician can selectively shorten device

No fore-shortening

*Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene
** Fluorinated ethylene propylene

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