Valiant™ Thoracic Stent Graft with the Captivia™ Delivery System. for Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
Proven design and performance offer a broad set of options to treat a wide range of patient anatomies. With more than 100,000 patients treated worldwide, the Valiant Captivia stent graft system is designed to treat all lesions of the descending thoracic aorta, including thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA), type B aortic dissection (TBAD), intramural hematoma (IMH), penetrating atherosclerotic (PAU), and blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI).
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Overview
Indications
The Valiant thoracic stent graft with the Captivia delivery system is indicated for treatment of diseases of the descending thoracic aorta, including but not limited to, aneurysms and dissections. The Valiant thoracic stent graft is indicated for exclusion of the aneurysm, the false lumen or site of rupture, and restoration of blood flow through the stent graft lumen. The device is intended for use in patients who are candidates for conventional surgical repair, and in patients who are not candidates for conventional surgical repair due to pre-existing risk factors.
Product Details
Conformability
- Sinusoidal shape and placement of nitinol springs provide flexibility and conformability.
- Super-elastic nitinol springs exert active radial force to enhance seal and conformability.
Accuracy
- Tip capture provides controlled deployment and precise placement in the thoracic aorta.
- Tip capture release handle provides simple turn-and-pull motion to release proximal stents.
Optimised Access
- Crossing profile is similar to or lower than other thoracic stent grafts.
- Hydrophilic coating facilitates stent graft delivery.
- Easy three-step deployment process.
Optimal Seal
- Sinusoidal shape and placement of nitinol springs provide flexibility and wall apposition.
- Super-elastic nitinol springs exert active radial force to enhance seal and apposition.
Precise Deployment
- Tip capture provides controlled deployment and precise placement in the thoracic aorta.
- Tip capture release handle provides simple turn-and-pull motion to release proximal stents.
Ease of Access
- Crossing profile is similar to or lower than other thoracic stent grafts.
- Hydrophilic coating facilitates stent graft delivery.
- Three-step deployment with tip capture release provides precise stent graft placement.
Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft with Captivia Delivery System Features
- Proximal FreeFlo configuration: The proximal 8-peak FreeFlo configuration evenly distributes radial force over multiple apices.
- Optimal seal: Absence of a longitudinal bar allows for enhanced flexibility and kink resistance.
- Visible markers: Platinum-iridium Figur8 markers provide high visibility for accurate placement.
- Broad selection of pieces: Broad selection of proximal and distal components leads to many combinations to customize for a variety of patients.
Clinician Experiences
Clinician Experiences with Valiant Captivia Video - (03:06)
Watch this video to hear leading clinicians discuss why they choose the Valiant Captivia stent graft system for their patients.
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Dr. Jean Panneton Conformability Video - (03:07)
Watch this video and hear Dr. Panneton discuss how Valiant Captivia is highly flexible and conformable due to its sinusoidal shape, super‑elastic nitinol springs, and lack of a longitudinal bar.
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Dr. Hitoshi Matsuda Dissection Video - (02:10)
Watch this video and hear Dr. Matsuda review a type B aortic dissection case he treated with TEVAR, which provides a minimally invasive alternative to open surgical repair.
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Controlled Deployment with Tip Capture
The Captivia delivery system allows for control and accurate placement of the stent graft at every step of deployment across a range of anatomies.
Valiant Captivia Deployment Video
View an animation of the three-step deployment process of the Valiant thoracic stent graft with the Captivia delivery system.
Easy Three-step Deployment Process
For further information about the deployment steps, refer to the Instructions for Use.
Step 1
Slow, controlled deployment for precise placement
Step 2
Quick deployment option, if desired
Step 3
Tip capture release
Manuals and Technical Guides
Instructions for Use
Find this technical manual in the product labeling supplied with each device.
Model Specifications
Heli-FX Thoracic Recommended Number of EndoAnchor Implants
- The following is recommended based on internal testing.
- Additional or fewer EndoAnchor™ implants may be placed at physician discretion.
Heli-FX EndoAnchor Implant
| Aortic Neck Diameter (Proximal or Distal) |
≤ 60° | > 60° and ≤ 75° | > 75° and < 90° |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 29 mm | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 30–32 mm | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| 33–36 mm | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| 37–40 mm | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| > 40 mm | 5 | 7 | 9 |
Sizing of the anatomy and EndoAnchor implant decisions are the responsibility of the physician.
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