According to Biotronik, the company’s PK Papyrus device boasts 58% greater flexibility when compared to Abbott’s Jostent Graftmaster due to its ‘electrospun’ 90µm polyurethane membrane.
PK Papyrus incorporates electrospinning technology that allows for a proprietary single-layer covered stent design, enabling a 24% lower crossing profile when compared to Abbott’s Jostent Graftmaster.
The device offers high flexibility and a low crossing profile for exceptional deliverability, while also sealing vessel defects in acute situations.
The 5 F- and 6 F- compatible PK Papyrus eliminates the need to switch access catheters during emergency situations.
Biotronik Vascular Intervention vice president marketing Dr Alexander Uhl noted PK Papyrus is a testament to the engineering excellence at the company.
"The application of this electrospinning technology to the already highly deliverable BIOTRONIK Orsiro/PRO-Kinetic Energy stent platform has allowed us to introduce a novel product to the market that will enable physicians to treat patients in emergency situations quickly and safely," Dr Uhl added.
PK Papyrus is based on Orsiro/PRO-Kinetic Energy stent platform and has diameters ranging between 2.5-5.0mm and length between 15-26mm.
This wide size range of the device enables it to treat a broad range of vessels confidently and efficiently.
