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Gore Selects New International Distribution Partner for the GORE® VIABIL® Biliary Endoprosthesis for Endoscopic Placement

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (October 6, 2025)—W. L. Gore & Associates’ (Gore) medical products business has selected Olympus Corporation (Olympus) as the exclusive international distributor of the GORE® VIABIL® Biliary Endoprosthesis for endoscopic placement. Gore and Olympus bring together talent and technology to elevate the standard of care, sharing a history of delivering innovative interventional therapeutic products to improve patient outcomes. 

The GORE® VIABIL® Biliary Endoprosthesis for endoscopic placement is a fully covered self-expanding metal stent offering a differentiated alternative to relieve symptoms associated with biliary strictures.* Unique anti-migration technology featuring atraumatic† anchoring fins reduces the risk of migrations and associated reinterventions.1 An easy-to-use delivery system and non-foreshortening‡ design enables accurate deployment positioning. 

The GORE® VIABIL® Biliary Endoprosthesis for endoscopic placement will allow Olympus to offer customers an even more comprehensive gastrointestinal (GI) product range around the globe. Olympus will have international distribution rights of the GORE® VIABIL® Biliary Endoprosthesis for endoscopic placement and will begin commercialization efforts starting in Europe and phasing in other countries over time.  

GORE VIABIL Biliary Endoprosthesis for Endoscopic Placement

Gore is pleased to partner with Olympus. We strongly believe the demonstrated commercial prowess of Olympus' EndoTherapy team will pair nicely with Gore's medical device innovation expertise to better serve patients with unique solutions for many years to come.

Jake Goble
Gore Cardiac and Surgical Solutions Business Leader

* Regional differences exist in intended use. Always consult the Instructions for Use for complete information on indications, contraindications, and relevant safety information in your region. 

† Data on file 2024; W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc; Flagstaff, AZ.

‡ If deployed as instructed, the endoprosthesis will not appreciably foreshorten. 

  1. Brown, MA. Biliary Full Covered Metal Stents: Systematic Review of Clinical Literature. W. L. Gore & Associates, Flagstaff, AZ; 2019. [Work plan]. WP111272. Attachment 1: Literature Appraisal for Viabil. Attachment 2: Literature Appraisal for Other Fully Covered Biliary Stents (FCBS), Attachment 3: Migration Rate Comparison.
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