Background Surface-modified flow diverters (FDs) designed to reduce thrombogenicity represent the next frontier for intracranial aneurysm treatment. The Derivo Embolization Device (DED) is a novel FD with titanium oxide and titanium oxynitride finishing of the struts. We performed a systematic review of pertinent literature, aiming to evaluate the device’s effectiveness and safety.

Methods A literature search of PubMed, Embase, and MEDLINE was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Results Five studies comprising 481 aneurysms were included. These studies were conducted in Turkey, Brazil, Germany, Poland, and Italy; two were prospective and three were retrospective. Twenty-six aneurysms (5.4%) were ruptured. The antiplatelet regimens were heterogeneous, but dual antiplatelet therapy was administered preprocedurally in all studies and maintained for 3–12 months before a switch to single antiplatelet therapy. The rate of periprocedural ischemic and hemorrhagic complications was 4.9% (95% CI 2.9% to 7%). Adjunctive coiling was used in 25.6% (95% CI 11.4% to 39.8%) of aneurysms. The complete angiographic occlusion rate was 81.4% (95% CI 71.3% to 91.5%), mortality rate was 2.1% (95% CI 0.4% to 3.9%), with follow-up ranging from 9 to 18 months. Delayed aneurysm rupture was reported in one patient.

Conclusions The DED has been increasingly used in other countries. We identified low rates of periprocedural complications and mortality and a high rate of complete occlusion.