Penetrating Aortic Ulcers (PAUs)

The Castor™ and Cratos™ Branched Aortic Stent Graft Systems are medical devices designed for the minimally invasive endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic pathologies in the descending aorta. The goal of this multi-centre retrospective and prospective observational registry study is to capture the short-, medium- to long-term safety and performance data of how Castor™ and Cratos™ stent-grafts work in real-world settings (everyday medical practice). The aim is to study approximately 100 patients in European hospitals, with competitive enrollment.

The MBA 25-04 study is a prospective, multicenter, non-randomized, single-arm, early feasibility study designed to assess the initial safety of the MBA device through five years following the index endovascular procedure.

The study aims to evaluate the clinical and economic efficacy of a "Fast-Track" protocol for the elective endovascular treatment (EVAR) of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The protocol minimizes invasiveness through the use of local/locoregional anesthesia, a total percutaneous approach, and the avoidance of routine Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission. The primary goal is to reduce hospital Length of Stay (LOS) to \<48 hours and decrease procedural costs, while maintaining safety and increasing patient turnover compared to the standard of care.