The only bridging stent graft indicated and approved for both fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic repairs (fEVAR and bEVAR).⁠⁠1⁠–⁠9

Successful treatment of complex aneurysms with fEVAR and bEVAR depends on the performance of bridging stent grafts that connect the main aortic stent graft to target vessels.10,11

Although advancements have been made in aortic endograft designs, up until now, there has been no dedicated on-label bridging stent for both fEVAR and bEVAR.1,11,12

The GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis (VBX Stent Graft) is used as a bridging stent with branched and fenestrated aortic endografts and offers flexibility and precise delivery to support patient outcomes in a variety of complex applications.1

One device, two indications.

Developed by Gore, renowned experts in endovascular, the VBX Stent Graft is made with advanced technology and a unique design to offer unmatched versatility in practice.⁠⁠a⁠,⁠1⁠–⁠9

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Proven procedural and clinical success

In hundreds of bEVAR and feVAR procedures both in Gore EMBRACE and EXPAND Registries and multiple publications in recent years.10,13,14

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Two Gore VBX Stent Grafts for endovascular aortic repair procedures.
Advanced technology and unique design

Offers flexibility and precise delivery to support patient outcomes.1

Discover device versatility

Embrace the power of confidence with the VBX Stent Graft.⁠1⁠-⁠9

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a Across indications and configurations of covered stents.

  1. Gore Medical Products Instructions for Use (IFU). W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Accessed July 26, 2025.https://eifu.goremedical.com/
  2. BeGraft Peripheral Stent Graft System [Instructions for Use]. Bentley InnoMed GmbH; 2018.
  3. BeFlared FEVAR Stent Graft System [Instructions for Use] Bentley InnoMed GmbH; 2024. 406725-001e/002Y
  4. BeGraft Peripheral Plus Stent Graft System [Instructions for Use]. Bentley InnoMed GmbH; 2019. #401797-001/005.
  5. BeGraft Aortic Stent Graft System [Instructions for Use]. Bentley InnoMed GmbH; 2016.
  6. BeFlow Iliac Covered Stent System [Instructions for Use] Bentley InnoMed GmbH; 2024. 404742-001e/002.
  7. BD® LifeStream™ Balloon Expandable Vascular Covered Stent [Instructions for Use]. Clearstream Technologies, Ltd;2020. PK1299800. Rev. 5. 05/20.
  8. Advanta V12 Balloon Expandable Covered Stent [Instructions for Use]. Atrium Medical Corporation; 2019. AW011076. Rev AB.
  9. iVascular® iCover Balloon Expandable Stent System[Instructions for Use]. iVascular S.L.U.; 2021. MP45030Ed.0. March 2021.
  10. Usai MV, Gargiulo M, Haulon S, et al. A three-year experience with the balloon expandable GORE VIABAHN VBX in the treatment of thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysms within the EXPAND trial. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2025;81(2):319–323.
  11. Kappe KO, van Knippenberg SEM, Tran BL, et al. Mid-Term Outcomes of the Viabahn Balloon-Expandable Endoprosthesis as Bridging Stent Graft for Fenestrated and Branched Endovascular Aortic Repair. Journal of Endovascular Therapy 2024:15266028241300005.
  12. Motta F, Parodi FE, Knowles M, et al. Performance of Viabahn balloon-expandable stent compared with self-expandable covered stents for branched endovascular aortic repair. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2021;73(2):410–416.
  13. W. L. Gore & Associates. Post-Market Registry of the GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis Implanted in Peripheral Vessels (EXPAND). VBX 17-04. Published December 18, 2018. Updated February 16, 2024. Accessed July 26, 2025. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03720704
  14. W. L. Gore & Associates. Real-World Data Collection of the GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis When Used as a Bridging Stent with Branched and Fenestrated Endografts in the Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms Involving the Renal-Mesenteric Arteries (EMBRACE). VBX 21-04. Published March 23, 2022. Updated January 1, 2025. Accessed July 26, 2025. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05143138
IFU Consult instructions

Refer to Instructions for Use at eifu.goremedical.com for a complete description of all applicable indications, warnings, precautions and contraindications for the markets where this product is available. RXOnly

INDICATIONS FOR USE IN EUROPE: The GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis is indicated for the treatment of: 

  • de novo or restenotic lesions found in iliac arteries, including lesions at the aortic bifurcation;
  • de novo or restenotic lesions in the visceral arteries;
  • isolated visceral, iliac, and subclavian artery aneurysms; or
  • traumatic or iatrogenic vessel injuries in arteries that are located in the chest cavity, abdominal cavity, or pelvis (except for aorta, coronary, innominate, carotid, vertebral, and pulmonary arteries).

The GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis is indicated for use as a bridging stent in branched and fenestrated endovascular aortic aneurysm repair with the followingb:

  • Approved for use branched aortic endovascular grafts constructed of polyester fabric, stainless steel stents, and polypropylene suture with branch diameters of 6/8 mm and lengths of 18/21 mm.
  • Approved for use fenestrated aortic endovascular grafts constructed of polyester fabric, stainless steel stents, and fenestrations with polypropylene suture ranging in diameter from 6–8 mm.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use the GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis in patients with known hypersensitivity to heparin, including those patients who have had a previous incident of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) type II.

b Not applicable to Reduced Profile GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis (BXB catalogue numbers).  

Product may not be available in all countries. Please check with your Gore representative for availability.
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