What is AngioJet thrombectomy?
The AngioJet Thrombectomy System is a pharmacomechanical peripheral thrombectomy device with active aspiration and Power Pulse™ lytic delivery designed to treat the widest range of thrombosed vessels, rapidly restoring blood flow.
Is AngioJet mechanical thrombectomy?
The ANGIOJET Ultra Thrombectomy System is a mechanical thrombectomy device for PCI patients with large thrombus burden and the ONLY FDA-approved mechanical thrombectomy device for removal of thrombus in coronary arteries.
What is Rheolytic thrombectomy?
Rheolytic thrombectomy is a minimally invasive procedure to break up blood clots. The treatment may be used after a pulmonary embolism or as an alternative to clot-busting drugs after a heart attack.
How does the Angiojet work?
The Angiojet is attached to a catheter then is inserted into an artery in the groin. Once properly positioned, the Angiojet is activated, delivering a saline solution under high pressure and breaks down the blood clot, while removing clot pieces out thru the same catheter.
What is EKOS catheter?
The device, called EKOS is a cutting-edge technology that uses an ultrasound to deliver very low doses of a clot-dissolving drug directly into the clot through a catheter. The result is rapid clearance of the clot while at the same time significantly reducing the risk of bleeding.
What is the difference between thrombectomy and embolectomy?
A thrombectomy is the removal of a thrombus and an embolectomy is the removal of an embolus.
What type of doctor performs thrombectomy?
Ask your doctor if surgical thrombectomy might be a good choice for you. You might find it helpful to talk to a doctor who specializes in blood vessel problems. This type of doctor is called a vascular specialist.
What is first pass in thrombectomy?
Background: The first-pass effect, defined as a complete or near-complete recanalization after one pass (first-pass effect) of a mechanical thrombectomy device, has been related to better clinical outcome than good recanalization after more than one pass in acute ischemic stroke.
What is Submassive pulmonary embolism?
Submassive (or intermediate-risk) PE refers to those patients with acute PE without systemic hypotension but with evidence of either right ventricle (RV) dysfunction or myocardial necrosis.
What is the procedure of thrombolysis?
Thrombolysis is a procedure used to break up abnormal blood clots that restrict blood flow in veins and arteries. We use two types of thrombolysis. For chemical thrombolysis we inject a medication, such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) or urokinase, through a catheter to dissolve the clot.
What is femoral thrombectomy?
Traditional venous thrombectomy is performed by surgically exposing the common femoral vein and saphenofemoral junction through a longitudinal skin incision. A Fogarty catheter is passed through the clot, and the balloon is inflated and withdrawn, along with the clot.
What are the possible complications of operation of the angiojet system?
Operation of the AngioJet System causes transient hemolysis which may manifest as hemoglobinuria. Table 1 (in the IFU) lists maximum recommended run times in a flowing blood field and total operating time for each Thrombectomy Set.
What are the different angiojet catheters?
ANGIOJET Catheters: SpiroflexTM, SpiroflexTM VG, DistaflexTM, XMITM. The ANGIOJET Ultra Thrombectomy System is a mechanical thrombectomy device for PCI patients with large thrombus burden and the ONLY FDA-approved mechanical thrombectomy device for removal of thrombus in coronary arteries.
What is the angiojet ultra thrombectomy?
The ANGIOJET Ultra Thrombectomy System is a mechanical thrombectomy device for PCI patients with large thrombus burden and the ONLY FDA-approved mechanical thrombectomy device for removal of thrombus in coronary arteries. The system is designed to mechanically restore blood flow of patients with thrombosed arteries.
Are there any special precautions for the angiojet system?
The AngioJet System requires special precautions regarding electromagnetic emissions and immunity and needs to be installed and put into service according to the information included in the Electronic and Electromagnetic Guidance Section of the manual. This device may cause electromagnetic interference with other devices when in use.