Amplatzer Family of Vascular Plugs
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ADVANCING THE STANDARD OF CARE IN PERIPHERAL EMBOLIZATION
Vascular plugs are a more advanced alternative for peripheral embolization. A single device from the AMPLATZER™ Family of Vascular Plugs embolizes a vessel that would often require many coils, which makes it an efficient and cost-effective1-2 alternative. A vascular plug can also be easily repositioned and redeployed during a procedure for greater precision.
ADVANTAGES OF SINGLE DEVICE OCCLUSION
We have designed our AMPLATZER Family of Vascular Plugs to provide optimal embolization through single device occlusion, with full cross-sectional vessel coverage and precise, controlled deployment.
AMPLATZER™ vascular plugs provide these advantages over coils:
- Speed: Reduction in procedure times1
- Efficiency: Reduction in materials used1
- Precision: Recapturable and redeployable for precise placement
- Radiation exposure: Reduction in radiation times1
- Cost-effectiveness: Reduction in procedural costs1
EACH DEVICE IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED
The AMPLATZER Family of Vascular Plugs is a growing family of minimally invasive, implantable devices uniquely designed for various embolization situations. Learn about each vascular plug design.
CHOOSE ST. JUDE MEDICAL FOR INNOVATION IN EMBOLIZATION
The AMPLATZER™ Family of Vascular Plugs is part of our embolization portfolio. St. Jude Medical invests in research, technology and partnerships to improve therapy outcomes, increase therapy options and transform lives. Read more about the portfolio and our approach to cardiovascular disease.
RESOURCES AND DOCUMENTATION
REFERENCES
1. Ha, C., & Calcagno, D. (2005). Amplatzer Vascular Plug to occlude the internal iliac arteries in patients undergoing aortoiliac aneurysm repair. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 42(6), 1058-1062. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16376192