GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis

The GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE) is an off-the-shelf branched thoracic stent graft system designed for the minimally invasive treatment of aortic arch and descending thoracic aortic lesions while preserving blood flow to critical branch vessels such as the left subclavian artery. It is used in thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) procedures for aneurysms, dissections, and traumatic transections involving the aortic arch.

Description

Features

Off-the-shelf single-branch thoracic endoprosthesis for TEVAR procedures
Approved for aortic arch Zones 0, 1, and 2 repair
Designed to preserve blood flow to the left subclavian artery during repair
Purpose-built branched architecture for complex aortic arch anatomy
Minimally invasive endovascular alternative to open surgical arch repair
Compatible staged deployment system for procedural control and accuracy
ePTFE graft material with nitinol support structure for flexibility and durability
Purpose-built bridging stent for branch vessel perfusion
Built on the proven conformability and durability of the GORE TAG platform

Benefits

Enables minimally invasive treatment of complex thoracic aortic disease
Helps maintain perfusion to vital branch vessels while excluding diseased aortic segments
Reduces the need for more invasive procedures such as sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass
Simplifies Zone 2 TEVAR by avoiding surgical revascularization in many cases
Demonstrated low rates of device migration, wire fracture, and endoleaks in clinical studies
Supports reduced hospital stay and potential operating room time savings
Backed by extensive clinical experience and long-term thoracic aortic innovation from Gore