| Fluoropassiv™
ER Equi-Flo |
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| 1.
What is the Equi-Flo graft
and can you explain the
benefits it offers? |
| Equi-Flo*
is an externally reinforced
graft unique to Vascutek
Ltd. It represents a new
concept in bifurcated
axillo-bifemoral product
design compared to traditional
90° angle configurations.
Equi-Flo's symmetrical
bifurcated "flowsplitter"
at the junction of the
proximal and 2 distal
graft limbs provides superior
haemodynamic flow characteristics
over the bifurcation area
(1).
Significantly improved
patency rates have been
shown for Equi-Flo v 90°
angled products ie. 84%
v 38% respectively after
2 years' follow-up
(2). |
| Available
as Gelsoft™, Gelsoft
Plus and Gelseal™
materials in a variety
of configurations to
cover the full range
of physiological requirements.
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| *
Not
approved by the FDA for
use in the USA. |
| |
| References
|
1.
How T V et al.
Assessment of pressure
drop flowrate relationship
of axillobifemoral bypass
grafts.
Proc. Instn Mech
Engrs Vol. 205: 243-249;
1992. |
2. Wittens C H A et al.
European Prospective
Randomised Multi-Centre
Axillo-Bifemoral Trial.
Eur J Vasc Surg 6,
115-123 (1992). |
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