The GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular Graft configured for Pediatric Shunt is the graft of choice by surgeons worldwide for palliative pediatric cardiac procedures.

The GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular Graft configured for Pediatric Shunt has established a solid reputation for success through:

  • Proven thromboresistant surface: CBAS® Heparin Surface offers lasting thromboresistance 1, 2.
  • High performance: Increased resistance to leakage through the graft wall.
  • Clinical experience: More than 40,000 implants worldwide for more than 10 years.

The GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular Graft configured for Pediatric Shunt is designed to aid in the palliation of cyanotic congenital heart defects in pediatric patients. Our graft delivers performance for these challenging patients, including enhanced thromboresistance via our proprietary CBAS® Heparin Surface. These shunts all feature a thin-walled configuration, which provides kink resistance, improved handling and better tissue approximation for use in neonates.

  1. Begovac PC, Thomson RC, Fisher JL, Hughson A, Gällhagen A.  Improvements in GORE-TEX® Vascular Graft performance by Carmeda® BioActive Surface heparin immobilization.  European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery 2003;25(5):432-437.
  2. Lindholt JS, Gottschalksen B, Johannesen N, et al.  The Scandinavian Propaten® trial - 1-year patency of PTFE vascular prostheses with heparin-bonded luminal surfaces compared to ordinary pure PTFE vascular prostheses - a randomised clinical controlled multi-centre trial.  European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery 2011;41(5):668-673.  
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GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft Configured for Pediatric Shunt