Dr-Enric-Roche def.
Dr. Enric Roche

Angiologist and Vascular Surgeon
Reg. no. 08-28119
Academic and Scientific Background
PhD in Medicine
Thesis: “Medico-legal aspects
of the practice of vascular surgery”
Co-supervisor of doctoral theses
40+ published articles
250+ national and international conference presentations

1993 - 1997
Specialist Training
Hospital Germans Trías i Pujol
Specialisation in Angiology and Vascular Surgery

1997 - 1999
Hospital Experience
Hospital Universitario Josep Trueta de Girona
Staff specialist in the Department of Angiology and Vascular Surgery.

1999 - 2015
Set-up and Leadership:
Public department at Hospital Plató

Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Treatments. First public centre in Spain to introduce:
Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT)
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS)

2012
Founding of Clínica Vascular Barcelona
Multidisciplinary private vascular centre
Non-surgical treatment of varicose veins
Comprehensive angiology and vascular surgery services

Carotid artery disease, haemodialysis fistulas, peripheral arterial disease

2015 - 2023
Head of the Joint Department
Hospitals:
Universitari Sagrat Cor and General de Cataluña
Specialisation:
Complex aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease
Instructor in new vascular technologies

2023 - present
Director:
ROCHE Institut Vascular Barcelona
Consultant:
Hospital Universitario General de Cataluña
Collaboration:
Hospital Universitari Josep Trueta de Girona
Medico-legal expert:
Colegio de Médicos de Barcelona

Innovator and inventor

Patented Innovations:

VARIXIO
Available in more than 42 countries worldwide
Europe, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile
Advantages: Higher quality, safety and versatility

CRABCLAMP
Device for securing guidewires and catheters
US FDA authorisation
Marketed in: Europe, Australia, South Africa, Middle East

Global Impact
Multiple patent families since 2013
15 years of inventive work
International presence: Devices in more than 45 countries
Technical revolution: Standardisation of manual procedures

2013
Development of prototypes for vascular surgery

First patent applications
Start of VARIXIO research (6 years of development)

2016
Founding of VB Devices
Co-founder with Federico Grego
Medical device development start-up
Aim: Bringing patented innovations to market

2021
Launch of VARIXIO

First automated system for preparing microfoam
Revolutionising the treatment of varicose veins with sclerotherapy

Overcomes the limitations of the manual Tessari method.

2023 - present
Medical Director of ROCHE Institut vascular Barcelona

Specialisation:
Non-surgical treatment of varicose veins. Abdominopelvic venous disease
Focus:
Driving Innovation and the growth of the Institut Vascular

Development of new devices

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VARIXIO is the most advanced system for preparing sclerosant foam for the treatment of varicose veins.

This system makes it possible to produce HIGH-QUALITY FOAM from any concentration of sclerosant (Polidocanol or Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate) in a
STANDARDISED, VERSATILE and AUTOMATED way.

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Keeping guidewires and catheters stable and organised has never been so easy


CRABCLAMP® + is designed for use in endovascular procedures to hold catheters, guidewires and other elements in a fixed position in a simple, effective and versatile way.

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