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InspireMD receives U.S. patent for SwitchGuard NPS; IDE submission planned for 2024
InspireMD, Inc.
- U.S. Patent No. 11,844,893 issued for 'Shunts with Blood Flow Indicators' covering SwitchGuard NPS.
- SwitchGuard NPS designed to reverse blood flow and filter embolic debris during carotid stenting.
- Company expects to submit IDE to FDA in 2024 to initiate clinical trial for SwitchGuard NPS with CGuard Prime.
- CMS expanded coverage for carotid artery stenting to asymptomatic and standard risk patients in October 2023.