Biliary stent VALEO®

self-expanding

Features: Strength powered to flexibility Uniquely flexible stent Competitive radial strength with minimal recoil Bard® Valeo® Balloon Expandable Biliary Stent Indications: The Valeo® Biliary Stent is intended for use in the palliation of malignant strictures (neoplasms) in the biliary tree. Contraindications: Stenting of a perforated duct where leakage from the duct could be exacerbated by the prosthesis. • Patients with bleeding disorders. • Severe ascites. Warnings: The safety and effectiveness of this device for use in the vascular system have not been established. • This device is designed and intended for ONE TIME USE ONLY. DO NOT RESTERILIZE AND/OR REUSE. • Use the device prior to the USE BY date specified on the package. • Do not use the device if the package is open or damaged. • Should unusual resistance be felt at any time during the insertion process, do not force passage. • If resistance occurs during movement through the sheath, the stent/ catheter should be withdrawn carefully. • During implantation, if resistance occurs after the stent has exited the sheath or if the stent cannot be delivered to the target location, attempts to retract the stent/catheter into the sheath may result in stent dislodgement. The stent/catheter/sheath should be removed as a single unit.