German-based medical device company AMG received a CE Mark for its Archimedes biodegradable biliary and pancreatic stent.

AMG’s product is a fully biodegradable stent used for obstructed biliary or pancreatic ducts. It can potentially reduce complications that may arise from plastic stents and removal procedures.

The Archimedes stent degrades completely via hydrolysis in approximately 12, 20 or 77 days depending on its composition.