What is a Amplatzer plug?

What is a Amplatzer plug?

The Amplatzer Vascular Plug (AVP) was created for peripheral embolization as a modification of the family of Amplatz septal occluders used in the treatment of congenital heart malformations. The device has evolved over the years and multiple versions have been launched into the market.

What is a vein plug?

Vascular plugs are ideal for embolization of medium to large vessels with high flow. These vascular structures are often closed using a single AVP that otherwise would have required many coils. Thus, AVPs are efficient and a cost-effective alternative to coils and other occlusion devices.

What is an Amplatzer plug made of?

The Amplatzer Vascular Plug (AVP) is a cylindrical plug made of self-expanding nitinol wire mesh with precise delivery control, which can be used for a variety of vascular pathologies.

How does an Amplatzer plug work?

Amplatzer™ Vascular Plugs (AVP) Mechanism of Action The nitinol mesh of an AVP acts as an embolic agent that promotes rapid clot formation. Each AVP creates a physical barrier to blood flow by instigating both the body’s immune response followed by a natural coagulation process.

What is a Amplatzer duct occluder?

The Amplatzer Duct Occluder (AGA Medical Corporation, Golden Valley, MN) is a self-expanding and self-centering device, made from 0.0004 to 0.0005 inch Nitinol wire mesh. It is mushroom-shaped with a low profile and consists of a flat retention disk and a cylindrical main body, into which polyester fibers are sewn.

What does embolization treat?

Embolization may be used to stop bleeding or to block the flow of blood to a tumor or abnormal area of tissue. It may be used to treat some types of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. It may also be used to treat uterine fibroids, aneurysms, and other conditions.

Is Amplatzer device safe?

Closure of atrial septal defect with the AMPLATZER Septal Occluder is safe and effective. The rate of hemodynamic compromise and cardiac erosion is rare. The risk factors for cardiac erosion after device closure are not yet clear.

What is Amplatzer Piccolo occluder?

The Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder is a self-expanding, wire mesh device that is inserted through a small incision in the leg and guided through vessels to the heart, where it is placed to seal the opening in the heart.

What is Amplatzer made of?

The AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is made from a Nitinol wire mesh with shape memory characteristics. This means the device will return to its original shape even after it is stretched to pass through a catheter. The device has two discs that are linked together by a short connecting waist.

Can PFO cause shortness of breath?

Unless there are other defects, there are no complications from a PFO in most cases. Some people may have a condition shortness of breath and low arterial blood oxygen levels when sitting or standing. This is called platypnea-orthodeoxia. This is rare.

How is the Amplatzer™ vascular plug II delivered?

*The Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug II is delivered utilizing either a sheath or guide catheter meeting the minimum internal diameter requirements above. **Each Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug II comes pre-loaded on a 135cm nitinol delivery wire. Amplatzer™ Family of Vascular Plugs

What is Amplatzer AvP 2?

Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug II (AVP II) Multi-layered mesh designed to increase density and flow disturbance7 Six planes of cross sectional coverage7resulting in rapid occlusion¹ Select a device that is ~30-50% larger in diameter than the target vessel diameter7 Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug 4 (AVP 4)

What is Amplatzer used for?

The packaging may expose you to ethylene oxide, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Intended Use: The AMPLATZER™ Vascular Plug II is indicated for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature.

What are the side effects of Amplatzer?

Potential Adverse Events: Potential complications include, but are not limited to: death, migration of the device, stroke, or vessel perforation. Indications And Usage: The AMPLATZER™ Vascular Plug 4 is indicated for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature. Contraindications: None known.