Philips (PHG) announced on Tuesday that it has received FDA approval for its LumiGuide endovascular navigation wire.
The LumiGuide guidewire, which utilizes the company's innovative Fiber Optic RealShape (FORS) technology, was employed for the first time on a patient by Professor Carlos Timaran, MD, a renowned vascular surgeon and expert in advanced endovascular techniques.
The introduction of a longer FORS-enabled LumiGuide Navigation Wire allows US clinicians to visualize a broader range of catheters and extends the usage of this technology to more patients across America in centers equipped with LumiGuide.
"The new enhanced Philips LumiGuide navigation guidewire represents a significant advancement in endovascular surgery, providing unmatched 3D visualization and precision during complex procedures," said Carlos Timaran, MD. "As the first to use this guidewire for a complex aortic repair, I witnessed firsthand its potential to revolutionize minimally invasive vascular interventions. The patient who underwent this landmark procedure is doing well, further demonstrating the efficacy of this innovative technology."
