FDA approves Epic Nitinol Stent (Boston Scientific) for Iliac Artery Disease

oston Scientific announced FDA approval and market launch of the Epic Vascular Self-Expanding Stent System. The Epic Stent is designed to open blocked arteries in patients with iliac artery stenosis, a form of peripheral vascular disease associated with severe leg pain caused by insufficient blood flow. The Epic Stent is a self-expanding Nitinol stent designed to sustain vessel patency, while providing enhanced visibility and accuracy during placement. It employs an innovative Tandem Architecture, which is engineered to provide excellent stent flexibility while maintaining predictable radial force characteristics and fracture resistance. The Epic Vascular Self-Expanding Stent System received CE Mark approval and was launched in Europe and other international markets in 2009.