Image-guided therapy
IVC filter removal
Unique laser sheaths for minimally invasive removal of inferior vena cava filters
Research indicates that IVC filters can cause long-term complications.1 Our laser sheath is designed to safely and predictably ablate scar tissue 360 degrees around an embedded IVC filter.2 Integrate our latest, minimally invasive solution for embedded IVC filters into your medical practice and see how they improve your overall workflow.
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Footnotes
- Van Ha, T. G. Complications of inferior vena cava filters. Semin. Interv. Radiol. 23, 150–155 (2006).
- Kuo, W. et al. The Excimer Laser Sheath Technique for Embedded Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2010; 21:1896-1899.
Disclaimer
Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.