The FDA has approved Medtronic’s Talent Abdominal Stent Graft for endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).

Consisting of a woven polyester membrane supported by a tubular metal lattice, Metronic said the device is indicated for endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms with or without iliac involvement. The stent graft is available in diameters of up to 36 mm, as well as flared and tapered iliac limbs of 8 mm to 24 mm, the company said.