Is Amplatzer vascular plug MRI safe?
Non-clinical testing has demonstrated that the AMPLATZER™ Vascular Plug 4 device is MR Conditional. It can be scanned safely under the following conditions: Static magnetic fields of 3.0 Tesla or less.
What is Amplatzer vascular 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.
What is an Amplatzer vascular plug?
The Amplatzer Vascular Plug (AVP) is an established embolic device that can be an excellent alternative to coils or detachable balloons to embolize medium to large vessels with high flow.
What is a vascular plug 4?
AMPLATZER™ Vascular Plug 4. Indications And Usage: The AMPLATZER™ Vascular Plug 4 is indicated for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature.
What is Amplatzer device?
The AMPLATZER Septal Occluder is a self-expandable, double disc device made from a Nitinol wire mesh. The two discs are linked together by a short connecting waist corresponding to the size of the ASD. In order to increase its closing ability, the discs and the waist are filled with polyester fabric.
What is Amplatzer PFO occluder made of?
The AMPLATZER™ PFO Occluder is a self-expandable, double-disc device made from a Nitinol wire mesh. The 2 discs are linked together by a short connecting waist. In order to increase its closing ability, the discs contain thin polyester fabric. The polyester fabric is securely sewn to each disc by a polyester thread.
How do you deploy an Amplatzer plug?
Hold delivery wire in place and slowly retract the delivery catheter to deploy the device at the occlusion site. Verify position of the device using the radiopaque marker bands. ~ If unsatisfactory, stabilize the wire and re-advance the delivery catheter until the device is completely within the catheter.
Is the Amplatzer septal occluder MRI safe?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are generally acceptable, and your AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is compatible with imaging when using a 3-tesla MRI. If an MRI is needed, simply inform the MRI staff about your implant.
What is an Amplatzer septal occluder?
Who was the Amplatzer device named after?
The Amplatzer Septal Occluder (AGA Medical Corporation, Plymouth, MN), developed by Dr. Kurt Amplatz, is a self-centering device with two circular retaining discs that are made of nitinol wire mesh connected by a short connecting waist.
How does a septal occluder work?
Having this patch in your heart will allow blood flow into the lungs to get the needed oxygen – without being pumped by the right ventricle. A Fenestrated Fontan procedure is an operation where this fabric patch with a small hole is placed in the heart to let blood flow easily to the lungs.
Is Gore Cardioform septal occluder MRI safe?
No. Your Gore implant will not be affected by medical imaging methods, household appliances, or security sensors. The clarity of medical images, such as MRI, may be slightly reduced because of the GORE® CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder wire frame.
What is a Gore Cardioform septal occluder made of?
The GORE® CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder consists of an implantable Occluder and a Delivery System. The Occluder is comprised of a platinum-filled nickel- titanium (Nitinol) wire frame covered with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE).