Developing Markets Through Knowledge Leadership

Boston Scientific is committed to being the leader in less-invasive technology markets worldwide. It is our intention to be the knowledge leader in these markets as well.

To this end, Boston Scientific is helping to educate clinicians worldwide, through fellowships and other programs, in the use of new device technology. We are helping to train U.S. interventional neuroradiologists in the use of our Matrix Detachable Coils, a less-invasive alternative to traditional surgery that promotes the healing of brain aneurysms. At present, there are only about 300 interventional neuroradiologists nationwide, concentrated primarily in metropolitan areas, who are trained to use this breakthrough technology. Since more than 30,000 Americans per year will suffer aneurysm hemorrhages, there is an urgent need to train more surgeons so patients throughout the country can benefit from this treatment option.