Table 1

Comparison between device specifications for Surpass Evolve and Pipeline Flex flow diverting stents

EvolvePipeline
Design graphic graphic
No. of wires6448
TypeBraidedBraided
Braid angleHigherLower
Pore densityHigherLower
Wire thicknessThinnerThicker
Metal coverageSimilarSimilar
Composition80% cobalt chromium /
20% platinum tungsten
75% cobalt chromium /
25% platinum tungsten