Project description
Innovative design for brain aneurysm flow diverter
Intercranial aneurysms, whose potential rupture carries equally high death and disability rates, are difficult to treat due to narrow and complex vessels. Two surgical methods of management offer either high risk to the patient or poorer long-term results. An alternative solution is endovascular flow diverters (FDs), which lower the risk of rupture by draining the aneurysm of blood. So far, however, their mesh design has presented problems with placement and stability. The OXIFLOW project addresses this issue by redesigning FD devices, based on origami techniques, and introducing a shape memory material. OxiFlow also offers a delivery system with better guidewire control, uniquely suited for thin and intricate brain vessels.
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2
Coordinator
OXFORD ENDOVASCULAR LIMITED
Net EU contribution
€ 2 962 979,95
Address
9400, Garsington Road, Oxford
OX4 2HN Oxford
United Kingdom
OX4 2HN Oxford
United Kingdom
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Region
South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 1 269 848,55