Merit Medical to Exhibit at CIRSE 2023

SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM

Redefining Treatment Strategy to Extend Long-Term Vessel Patency in ESKD Patients with the Merit WRAPSODY™ Cell-Impermeable Endoprosthesis

The Merit WRAPSODY Cell-Impermeable Endoprosthesis is indicated for the treatment of vascular access stenosis and occlusion in dialysis patients. The global panel will give an update on the ongoing clinical program, share case studies, and provide long-term data on the device.

DATE	TIME	LOCATION
11 Sept 2023	14:30-15:30 CEST	Auditorium 12

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the benefits of using a cell-impermeable endoprosthesis through real case discussions
Learn how experts utilize the features of Merit WRAPSODY for optimal clinical outcomes
Understand all the benefits of using a cell-impermeable endoprosthesis at early stages

FACULTY & LECTURES

What is New and Interesting About This Next-Generation Covered Stent?
P. Kitrou (Patras/GR)

The Real-Life Value of WRAPSODY in Treating Challenging AV Dysfunctions
M. Gibson (Reading/UK)

A Multicentre Experience with WRAPSODY
L. Harduin (Rio de Janeiro/BR)

THE MERIT LEARNING CENTER

Explore the following hot topics and hands-on sessions. Please join us early; space is limited!

TRACK: HOT TOPICS IN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY — MEET THE EXPERT

The sessions are designed for healthcare professionals interested in learning from renowned peers about the latest scientific evidence, as well as current clinical practices, in the field of interventional radiology.

[TOPIC] MSK: What Is the Latest Scientific Evidence and Current Clinical Practice Telling Us?

[FACULTY] M. Little
(Reading/UK)

Sun, 10 Sept 2023
09:00-09:45 CEST

Mon, 11 Sept 2023
09:00-09:45 CEST

Objectives:

Meet the expert for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions
Learn about his clinical experience using embolics for MSK (1-year clinical data)
Discover best practices for MSK

Designed for:

Interventional radiologists driven by innovation
A mix of early MSK practitioners and nonusers

[TOPIC] Lung Biopsy: How Can We Avoid Complications?

[FACULTY] F. Deprez
(Tournai/BE)

Sun, 10 Sept 2023
11:00-11:45 CEST

Mon, 11 Sept 2023
13:30-14:15 CEST

Objectives:

Discuss complications associated with lung biopsy and how a clinical team can overcome them in this interactive session
Review slides that discuss lung biopsy procedures, complications, and best practices to help avoid and overcome clinical challenges

Designed for:

Interventional radiologists with special interest in percutaneous lung biopsy procedures

[TOPIC] From Femoral to dTRA: How I Did It

[FACULTY] P. Najran
(Manchester/UK)

Tues, 12 Sept 2023
09:00-09:45 CEST

11:00-11:45 CEST

Objectives:

Learn how to set up distal access in your practice (from an interventional radiologist’s personal experience), with focus on:

Key learnings
Current practice—specific procedure and economic data

Designed for:

Interventional radiologists who have an interest in implementing the radial approach and introducing distal into their practice
Physicians who would like to learn key radial tips and tricks

TRACK: HANDS-ON LAB

These sessions are designed to provide interventional radiologists with hands-on experience with the latest innovations in the fields of embolotherapy, biopsy, drainage and vascular access, in a peer-to-peer setting.

[TOPIC] Reaching New Destinations with SwiftNINJA® Steerable Microcatheter

[FACULTY] P. Haslam
(Newcastle upon Tyne/UK)

Sat, 9 Sept 2023
13:30-14:15 CEST

15:00-15:45 CEST

Objectives:

Review the benefits of SwiftNINJA in clinical practice
Introduce the new 150-cm SwiftNINJA
Share tips and tricks with related procedures

Designed for:

Interventional radiologists who have experience with prostate artery embolization, transarterial chemoembolization, and little or no experience with SwiftNINJA

[TOPIC] Drainage & Biopsy Hands-on Lab

[FACULTY] J. Frandon
(Nîmes/FR)

F. Deprez
(Tournai/BE)

Sun, 10 Sept 2023
13:30-14:15 CEST

Mon, 11 Sept 2023
11:00-11:45 CEST

Objectives:

Explore innovations in non-vascular procedures
Receive hands-on experience with percutaneous biopsy needles and drainage products

Designed for:

Interventional radiologists

[TOPIC] Unique Solutions to Maintain the ESKD Patient’s Lifeline

[FACULTY] Merit Education Team

Sun, 10 Sept 2023
15:00-15:45 CEST

Mon, 11 Sept 2023
16:00-16:45 CEST

Objectives:

Learn three unique solutions for the end-stage renal disease (ESKD) patient’s vascular access journey, using hands-on flow models and simulators
Explore treating stenosis or occlusion within the dialysis outflow circuit of an arteriovenous (AV) fistula or AV graft with Merit WRAPSODY Cell-Impermeable Endoprosthesis
Using the HeRO® Graft, discover how to treat patients who are failing fistulas or grafts or are catheter dependent due to the blockage of veins leading to the heart
Learn how to restore and sustain central venous access with the Surfacer® Inside-Out® Access Catheter System

Designed for:

Physicians with an interest in patients with difficult ESKD access who have central venous stenosis and central venous occlusion (vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and nephrologists)

HANDS-ON DEVICE TRAINING

Explore our products during the following sessions organized by CIRSE.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Discover available devices and technical specifications for the given topic
Obtain basic knowledge about the manipulation of different devices

FACULTY & SESSIONS:

[TOPIC] Embolization: Materials and Tools—Particulate Agents

[COORDINATORS] B. Gebauer
(Berlin/DE)

D. A. Goncalves Torres
(Odivelas/PT)

Sat, 9 Sept 2023
16:15-17:45 CEST

Sun, 10 Sept 2023
16:15-17:45 CEST

Location:

Room HTD 3

[TOPIC] Varicose Veins

[COORDINATORS] G. Ananthakrishnan
(Manchester/GB)

J. M. Regi
(Sheffield/GB)

Mon, 11 Sept 2023
08:30-10:00 CEST

13:00-14:30 CEST

Location:

Room HDT 2

ADVANCED MERIT TECHNOLOGIES

Visit us at at the Merit Booth and the Merit Learning Center to explore what our advanced technologies can bring to your procedures. Learn more about our expanded Dialysis and Biopsy Portfolios here.

TEMNO Elite™ Biopsy System
Achieve superior samples with the TEMNO Elite Biopsy System, a device that obtains samples 72% larger than competitor side-notch, semi-automatic devices.¹

Explore the TEMNO Elite >>

Embosphere® Microspheres
The most clinically studied spherical embolic, Embosphere is the clear choice among interventional radiologists. Designed for predictable and durable occlusion for the embolization of symptomatic uterine fibroids, arteriovenous malformations, and hypervascular tumors, the elastic material allows for temporary compression of up to 33%,² yielding targeted results for patients and practitioners.

Discover Embosphere >>

SwiftNINJA Steerable Microcatheter
The SwiftNINJA is an innovative straight-tip catheter featuring an ergonomic steering dial that navigates up to 180 degrees and enables in-vivo control. Consisting of a hydrophilic-coated distal 80 cm, the device delivers exceptional precision and speed when navigating, even in the most challenging vascular ostium.

Get to Know the SwiftNINJA >>

ClariVein® OC Infusion Catheter
A minimally invasive solution for patients, the ClariVein OC Infusion Catheter features a unique 360-degree rotatable dispersion wire at the distal end. The catheter design has been engineered with a small profile, exceptional flexibility, strong imaging visualization, and excellent pushability.

Please Note: The ClariVein OC Infusion Catheter is not available for sale or use within the United States.

Explore the ClariVein OC >>

Merit WRAPSODY Cell-Impermeable Endoprosthesis
Featuring a unique tri-layered endoprosthesis microstructure, the Merit WRAPSODY Cell-Impermeable Endoprosthesis extends long-term vessel patency in patients who experience obstructions in the dialysis outflow circuit. The hydrophilic coating allows pinpoint accuracy, smooth insertion, and withdrawal with top-tier trackability.

Please Note: The Merit WRAPSODY Cell-Impermeable Endoprosthesis is not available for sale or use within the United States.

Discover the Merit WRAPSODY >>

We look forward to meeting you at CIRSE 2023 and discussing how our products and services can bring advantages to your practice. See you in Copenhagen!

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For more information please refer to Instructions for Use. Consult product labels and inserts for any indications, contraindications, potential complications, warnings, precautions and directions for use. These products may not be approved, cleared or available for sale or use in your country or region. Please contact your local Sales Representative for more information.

REFERENCES

Data on File.
Laurent et al. 1996. “Trisacryl Gelatin Microspheres for Therapeutic Embolization, I: Development and In Vitro Evaluation.” Am J Neuroradial 17 (3):533 ̶ 540. (PMID: 8881250)