Shanghai, China, 07 January 2025 — MicroPort^® CardioFlow recently announced that its VitaFlow Liberty^® Flex Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation System (“VitaFlow Liberty^® Flex”) has received market approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of the People’s Republic of China (Approval No. 20243032595). As the third generation transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) product from MicroPort^® CardioFlow, VitaFlow Liberty^® Flex delivers advanced medical solutions for the treatment of structural heart diseases, further benefiting physicians and patients in China.

VitaFlow Liberty^® Flex is the world’s only coaxial steering, self-expanding TAVI delivery system, and the first retrievable motorized TAVI delivery system. It features the innovative X³ Flexis™ 3D steering function for smoother and safer navigation over the aortic arch and valve, ensuring better coaxial alignment results. A shorter steering segment, positioned closer to the stent, enhances adaptability to the patient’s aortic anatomy. The inner tube steering technology maintains precise coaxial alignment during valve deployment, ensuring more stable and precise implantation. The system also includes a commissural alignment feature that preserves coronary access and leaves room for future coronary intervention. The delivery system is made of composite flexible materials to provide smoother navigation and reduce vascular complications. Additionally, the smart limit switch design incorporates intelligent braking during deployment, with audible and visual alarms to improve safety and enhance physician confidence during the procedure.

Mr. Jeff Lindstrom, President of MicroPort^® CardioFlow, commented: "The VitaFlow Liberty^® Flex will further enhance procedural efficiency and safety while significantly reducing surgical complications. It empowers physicians with enhanced usability while delivering higher-quality care to patients."

Mr. Guoming Chen, Chairman of MicroPort^® CardioFlow, remarked: "With over 15 years of commitment to the TAVI field, our VitaFlow^® series TAVI product has treated more than 10,000 patients with aortic valve disease and earned high praise from international experts. The launch of VitaFlow Liberty^® Flex brings cutting-edge innovative technologies to address more complex procedural scenarioses and achieve superior clinical outcomes."