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A Multi-Center, Prospective Study of the WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent for the Treatment of Benign Biliary Strictures
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System for Biliary Stricture. Completed, enrolled 187 participants across 13 sites in 11 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and performance of the WallFlex® Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent as a treatment of biliary obstruction resulting from benign bile duct strictures.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Temporary placement of a biliary stent as a treatment of biliary obstruction resulting from benign bile duct strictures. The stent is fully covered with a silicone polymer to reduce the potential of tissue ingrowth into the stent. The stent is removed after 5 months (±1 month) after stent placement in Post-Liver Transplant patients and after 11 months (±1 month) in Chronic Pancreatitis and Post-Abdominal Surgery patients.