AngioJet Ultra Avx Thrombectomy Set Model 105039
Possis Medical
FDA Clearance Information
The AngioJet Ultra AVX Thrombectomy Set, manufactured by Possis Medical, was cleared via the FDA 510(k) pathway on December 12, 2008. It is classified as a Class 2 device under product code QEZ.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Mechanical removal of thrombus from the venous system.
- Use during endovascular treatment of venous thrombotic disease when removal of obstructing thrombus is indicated.
Clinical Applications
- Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy for selected lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis.
- Removal of thrombus from other labeled venous vessels when the vessel size and anatomy are compatible with the device.
- Catheter-based treatment of acute venous obstruction in an interventional radiology or vascular surgery setting.
Reported off-label uses
- Thrombectomy of selected dialysis grafts or fistulas, depending on the specific device labeling, access anatomy, and institutional practice.
- Treatment of selected pulmonary emboli with AngioJet systems or related device configurations; this should not be assumed to be on-label for this specific set.
Off-label use: these uses are reported in practice or the literature but are not part of the FDA-cleared indications. Physicians may use a cleared device off-label based on their medical judgment; the manufacturer may not promote off-label uses.
Practical Considerations
- The device is used under fluoroscopic or other appropriate imaging guidance through vascular access, commonly in the femoral or other suitable venous access site.
- Vessel diameter, thrombus burden, lesion length, access route, and compatibility with the AngioJet console and catheter system must be confirmed in the current manufacturer instructions for use.
- The procedure may involve local anesthesia with moderate sedation; treatment time varies with clot burden and anatomy, and some patients require hospital observation or admission.
- The device is not automatically MRI safe. MRI conditions must be verified in the current labeling; the catheter and accessories should not be taken into the MRI environment unless specifically designated as MR Safe or MR Conditional.
- Potential complications include bleeding at the access site, vessel injury, residual or recurrent thrombosis, embolization, hemolysis, kidney injury, infection, arrhythmia in certain applications, and complications related to anticoagulation or sedation.
Procedures that use this device
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AngioJet Ultra AVX Thrombectomy Set used for?
It is used for the mechanical removal of thrombus in venous systems, particularly in cases of deep vein thrombosis.
What specialties typically use this device?
Interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons typically use this device.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The device is indicated for the mechanical removal of thrombus in venous systems, such as in patients with deep vein thrombosis.