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Value analysis overview

Anti-migration

The unique anti-migration technology aids in reducing the risk of reinterventions. The fully covered atraumatic anchoring fins securely hold the device within the duct.

  • Reported migration rate average of 0.2%1
  • GORE® VIABIL® Biliary Endoprosthesis is the only fully covered metal stent with anti-migration technology proven to reduce the risk of reintervention
  • Replacement device of identical dimensions for use with the patient whose device migrates within one year post implantation
  1. W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Migration Summary for GORE® VIABIL® Biliary Endoprosthesis and BOSTON SCIENTIFIC WALLFLEX Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent. Flagstaff, AZ: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc; 2017. [Literature Summary]. AW0010-EN3.