Vasorum unveils study results

VASORUM LTD, a medical device developer specialising in the interventional cardiology and radiology markets was set to present the initial results of its first-in-man clinical study for its AstraPlug device at TCT (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics) in San Francisco last night.

The AstraPlug system delivers a miniature medical grade biocompatible stainless steel implant which allows immediate control of blood flow on removing a catheter from the groin following minimally invasive procedures such as angiogram, angioplasty or stent placement. European market launch for AstraPlug is anticipated in the first half of 2010.