Table 1.
Comparison between device specifications for Surpass Evolve and Pipeline Flex flow diverting stents
Evolve | Pipeline | |
Design |
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No. of wires | 64 | 48 |
Type | Braided | Braided |
Braid angle | Higher | Lower |
Pore density | Higher | Lower |
Wire thickness | Thinner | Thicker |
Metal coverage | Similar | Similar |
Composition | 80% cobalt chromium / 20% platinum tungsten |
75% cobalt chromium / 25% platinum tungsten |