Every 15 minutes, a child is born with a Congenital Heart Defect.
The Minima Stent System is the only FDA approved stent for treating vascular stenosis in infants and young children.
Within 24 hours of the procedure, Mateo was immediately more active, alert, and playful. Now, he’s a busy little boy and a total handful. Watch Mateo's full story below.
I felt Minima was a safer procedure and I wanted that opportunity for my son. I’m so thankful.
Vascular stenosis in infants refers to the narrowing of blood vessels, which can impact the normal flow of blood. It is commonly seen in the Aorta and/or Branch Pulmonary arteries.
Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a congenital heart defect that causes a narrowing of the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The extra workload on the heart to pump blood across this narrowing can lead to various issues, and the body may not receive adequate oxygenated blood.
Branch pulmonary artery stenosis (BPAS) is a condition where there is a narrowing in one or both branches of the pulmonary artery. The pulmonary artery is the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs. This narrowing can affect how blood flows to the lungs, which can impact a child’s heart and lung function.
A stent is a small, expandable metal tube that’s inserted into a blood vessel to keep it open and prevent it from narrowing or closing again.
Minima is built with patented Growth Technology designed to support multiple re-expansions as the child grows.
During the minimally invasive procedure, a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel, often through the groin. Using imaging guidance, the catheter is carefully threaded to the site of the narrowed vessel.
Once in position, the Minima Stent is deployed to widen the vessel, acting as a scaffolding to promote adequate blood flow.
Recovery is usually swift, and most patients can return to normal activities shortly after the procedure.
Over time, Minima is designed to be gradually re-expanded, allowing it to keep up with your child’s growth into adulthood.
The Renata Minima Stent system has the potential to really change how we treat kids over a lifetime.
The Minima Stent System has been intentionally designed and thoroughly tested to treat vessel narrowing in infants and young children. It has passed the most stringent FDA requirements and successfully treated a variety of conditions.
Ask your physician if Minima is an option for your child.
* Clinical data of re-expansions up to 10mm diameter with on-going 5 year follow up
