Terumo Aortic Announces PMDA Approval for Thoraflex Hybrid in Japan

July 4, 2023

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RENFREW, Scotland – July 4, 2023 – Terumo Aortic, a division of Terumo Corporation, today announced that it has received approval from Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) for the Thoraflex™ Hybrid device, expanding treatment options for patients with complex aortic disease in Japan.

The Thoraflex Hybrid device is a single-stage hybrid prosthesis designed for the treatment of complex aortic arch and descending aorta disease, combining a surgical graft with an integrated stent-graft component to simplify a traditionally complex two-stage surgical approach.

"This approval represents an important step in bringing our advanced aortic arch technology to patients in Japan," said a Terumo Aortic representative. "We are committed to expanding global access to the Thoraflex Hybrid device to help more patients with complex aortic disease."

The approval allows Japanese cardiac and vascular surgeons to offer this hybrid treatment approach to patients requiring complex aortic arch repair.

About Terumo India

Terumo India is a fast-growing medical devices company that serves to advance access to high-quality Cardiac & Vascular, and other medical devices for patients and medical practitioners in India. Terumo India is part of Terumo Corporation, a global leader in medical technology with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1921 and with its 100 years of history, Terumo's starting point and unchanging corporate mission has been 'Contributing to Society through Healthcare'.

Terumo India was established in 2013 with headquarters in Gurgaon, NCR Delhi and has since grown to touch over 100,000 lives with an expanding field force & distribution network. Terumo India is Great Place to Work® certified and has also been recognized as one of India's Top 15 Workplaces™ in Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare and Biotech 2022. The company runs several acclaimed training & development programs, working closely with its customers and academic partners to contribute to the skilling requirements of India's healthcare system.

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