Vascular Innovations Webinars
We’re excited to announce Industry-led webinars, hosted by the SVS Foundation, that will convene leading experts to present the latest evidence, case-based discussions and real-world insights shaping vascular access and endovascular care.
Disclaimer: These webinars are the sole content of the Industry Sponsors and do NOT constitute an endorsement by the SVS or the SVS Foundation for any products, therapies, or speaker remarks. The speakers are selected by the Industry Sponsors, and their remarks are their own.
Upcoming Webinars
Symvess® - A Novel, Off-the-Shelf Biologic Conduit Option for the Treatment of Extremity Vascular Injury
April 29, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. CDT
The United States FDA approval of the Symvess® Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel (ATEV) for use in adults as a vascular conduit for extremity arterial injury when urgent revascularization is needed to avoid imminent limb loss, and autologous vein graft is not feasible represents one of the only conduit innovations in vascular surgery in the last four decades specifically for the vascular trauma indication.1 Symvess is a bioengineered human vessel that is readily available off-the-shelf and is designed to repopulate with the patient’s own cells over time.1
Program Highlights
- Dr. Laura Niklason, Humacyte Founder, President, and CEO, will provide an overview of Humacyte, review the background of extremity vascular injury repair, introduce Symvess as a novel treatment for vascular injury repair, and describe its manufacturing process along with the science underlying its biologic technology.
- Dr. Todd Rasmussen, Mayo Clinic Professor of Surgery and Vascular Surgeon, will review Symvess clinical outcomes from two clinical studies and walk through a Symvess patient case, including surgical handling steps to enhance the understanding and application of this innovative product.
- A Question & Answer session will be hosted by Dr. Niklason and Dr. Rasmussen to address audience questions.
References:
1. Symvess U.S. Prescribing Information. Durham, NC. Humacyte Global, Inc.
INDICATION: SYMVESS is an acellular tissue engineered vessel indicated for use in adults as a vascular conduit for extremity arterial injury when urgent revascularization is needed to avoid imminent limb loss, and autologous vein graft is not feasible.
BOXED WARNING: GRAFT FAILURE: loss of SYMVESS integrity due to mid-graft rupture or anastomotic failure can result in life threatening hemorrhage.
DO NOT use SYMVESS in patients who have a medical condition that would preclude long-term antiplatelet therapy after acute injury resolution.
Warnings and Precautions: Vascular Graft Rupture, Anastomotic Failure, and Thrombosis have occurred in patients treated with SYMVESS. SYMVESS is manufactured using cells and reagents that may transmit infectious diseases or agents; none have been reported during clinical testing.
Adverse Reactions: The most common (≥3%): thrombosis, fever, pain, anastomotic stenosis, rupture or anastomotic failure, and infection.
Click here to obtain a copy of the Symvess
U.S. Prescribing Information and Boxed Warning
and see above for Important Safety Information
Trademarks are owned by Humacyte Global Inc.
© 2026 Humacyte Global, Inc. All Rights Reserved. US-SYM-000321 3/26
Speaker Information:
- Laura Niklason, MD, PhD
Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Humacyte, Inc. - Todd E. Rasmussen, MD, FACS
Professor of Surgery and Vascular Surgeon, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic
Director, Gonda Vascular Center
Disclaimer: These webinars are the sole content of the Industry Sponsors and do NOT constitute an endorsement by the SVS or the SVS Foundation for any products, therapies, or speaker remarks. The speakers are selected by the Industry Sponsors, and their remarks are their own.
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Past Webinars
Missed the webinars or want a replay? The full recordings are now available to watch on demand on SVS VascuLEARN.
- February 25, 2026 - Evolving Algorithms in Vascular Access Creation, Presented by Laminate Medical
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Challenges in AV fistula creation and durability persist despite adherence to traditional creation strategies. This webinar explores how hemodynamic insights and extravascular support are informing a more refined, data-driven algorithm of care.
This webinar will examine how:
- Hemodynamic insights are informing better access planning and outcomes
- Extravascular support is shaping a more refined, evidence-based approach
- Evolving research is translating into practical adoption in real-world care
Learn how extravascular support can lead to improvements in:
- Cannulation success
- Complication rates
- Access durability and long-term management
Designed for vascular surgeons and professionals across the dialysis care continuum, the discussion will bridge research foundations with practical decision-making to support improved outcomes in access creation and long-term maintenance.
Speakers:
- Dr. George Blessios
- Dr. Ellen Dillavou
- Dr. Mohamad Hussain
- January 28, 2026 - From PROMISE to Practice: A New Era for CLTI Care, Presented by Inari - now part of Stryker
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Up to 10% of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) have exhausted all conventional revascularization options and face a devastating risk of major amputation. Transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins (TADV) with the purpose-built LimFlow System is redefining what’s possible for these no-option patients by restoring blood flow to the foot through the venous system.
Following the encouraging limb-salvage and functional outcomes demonstrated in PROMISE I and the pivotal PROMISE II trial, the PROMISE III study takes the next step—prospectively examining both clinical outcomes and the physiologic maturation of the TADV circuit. In this exclusive webinar, investigators unveil the 6-month primary endpoint results from PROMISE III, showcasing real-world hemodynamic evolution, circuit maturation, and wound-healing patterns that deepen our understanding of how LimFlow works and who benefits most.
Join us for an in-depth discussion on how this innovative therapy is expanding treatment possibilities and reshaping the care paradigm for patients with no-option CLTI.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the unmet need in no-option CLTI and where TADV with LimFlow fits in today’s treatment landscape
- Gain practical insight into the TADV procedure, including its physiologic rationale, mechanism of action, and key procedural steps
- Evaluate the latest clinical evidence supporting LimFlow therapy, with a focused review of PROMISE III 6-month outcomes and their impact on patient selection, limb salvage, and wound healing
Speakers:
Dr. Jocelyn Beach | Dartmouth Health
Dr. Daniel Clair | Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Dr. Adam Gwozdz | Inari/StrykerView the Recording
- November 12, 2025 - End Stage Kidney Disease & Vascular Access: “Innovation & Improved Fistula Outcomes" Presented by Laminate Medical
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Program Highlights
- Dr. Keith Ozaki will open with a discussion on the hemodynamic and mechanical factors driving fistula failure, their impact on outcomes, and how VasQ’s unique extravascular support mechanism addresses these challenges.
- Dr. Ellen Dillavou will review the extensive clinical evidence behind VasQ, including insights from 15 peer-reviewed publications and her personal clinical experience with the device.
- Dr. John Lucas will share his real-world perspective, focusing on basilic vein transpositions and how VasQ integration has improved patient outcomes in his ESKD practice.
What to Expect
- 30-minute presentation with expert-led discussions
- 15 minutes of Q&A to address your questions
- Interactive participant survey
Discover how VasQ is reshaping fistula care and delivering meaningful results for patients with ESKD.
Speakers: Dr. Keith Ozaki, Dr. Ellen Dillavou, Dr. John Lucas
- October 29, 2025 - From Data to Decisions: Optimizing Outcomes in PAD & CLI with Eluvia DES
Presented by Boston Scientific -
This session will highlight the latest clinical evidence on the Eluvia Drug-Eluting Stent (DES), including insights from the SPORTS RCT, Eluvia Pooled Meta-Analysis, and Eluvia TRUE-PTX data. Faculty experts will discuss how these findings reinforce Eluvia’s advantages over alternative modalities—particularly in treating long, challenging lesions.
Through case-based discussions and interactive dialogue, participants will gain practical strategies for integrating DES therapy into real-world practice and comparing its role to DCB and BMS approaches.
Key topics include:
- Clinical data reinforcing Eluvia DES effectiveness
- Case insights on long, complex lesions
- DES vs. DCB/BMS in decision-making
- Real-world outcomes: reduced amputations and re-hospitalizations
- Impact on patient quality of life and hospital economics
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and explore how DES therapy can improve outcomes for patients with PAD and CLI.
Speakers: Dr. Anahita Dua, Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Sonya Noor, Buffalo General Medical Center, and Dr. Peter Schneider University of California, San Francisco