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A novel side branch solution to bifurcation disease
European Bifurcation Club 2008 – EBC 2008 – Prague, Czech Republic
Dedicated devices or techniques
A novel side branch solution to bifurcation disease
Author: Dr. Ralf Müller, MD, HELIOS Klinikum, Siegburg, Germany
ABOUT CAPELLA
- Co-founded by Drs. Antonio Colombo & Ascher Shmulewitz in 2004
- Developed a non-DES solution for the treatment of coronary bifurcations — the SideguardTM self-expanding side branch stent Completed CE pivotal safety trial:
- 75 patients treated
- Investigational device
- Preparing to file for CE Mark approval in Europe in Q4-08
- European product launch scheduled for Q1-09
CONCLUSION
- Very promising 6-month angiographic data and more will be available and presented at TCT
- FIM safety data is very acceptable
- Cappella T is similar to a reverse T-stent technique and due to the stent’s trumpet design provides better coverage
- The Cappella stent makes T-stenting approach easier