This X-Suit NIR stent will launch in Europe and parts of Asia on March 27, 2009 followed by the US on April 24, 2009. In Japan and other territories the product will be launched after obtaining marketing approval from the regulatory authorities.
Haruhito Morishima, president of Olympus Medical Systems, said: “I am pleased to announce that we will soon be launching a new metallic stent which is an essential component of endoscopic treatment for biliary duct lesions. The product offers both excellent radial force and flexibility, which are crucial requirements for the stents. We can confidently recommend this high-quality stent system to our customers.”