Convoy Advanced Delivery Sheath
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FDA Clearance Information
The Convoy Advanced Delivery Sheath was cleared through the FDA 510(k) pathway on March 7, 2008. Manufactured by Boston Scientific, it is classified as a Class 2 medical device under product code DYB.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Delivery of embolization coils during endovascular procedures.
- Use as a vascular conduit to facilitate placement of therapeutic embolization devices.
Clinical Applications
- Endovascular coil embolization of aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms.
- Coil embolization to occlude selected arteries or veins when stopping blood flow is clinically indicated.
- Delivery of embolization coils during treatment of vascular malformations.
Reported off-label uses
- Use in selected embolization procedures with coil types or clinical applications outside the device-specific cleared labeling may occur in practice, but this is off-label and should be determined by the treating specialist.
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
- Available sizes and lengths must be matched to the access vessel, target anatomy, and embolization coil system used.
- The sheath is intended for sterile, image-guided intravascular use by trained specialists, commonly through femoral or radial arterial access depending on the procedure.
- Compatibility with the selected embolization coils, guidewires, and other delivery components should be confirmed before use.
- The FDA record provided does not establish that the device is MR Safe or MR Conditional; MRI status should be verified in the current manufacturer labeling.
- Potential contraindications and risks include unsuitable vascular anatomy, vessel injury, bleeding, infection, thrombosis, embolization to an unintended location, and contrast-related complications.
Procedures that use this device
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Convoy Advanced Delivery Sheath used for?
It is used for the delivery of embolization coils in vascular procedures, particularly in interventional radiology.
What specialties typically use this device?
Interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons commonly use this device in hospital settings.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The device is indicated for use in procedures requiring the delivery of embolization coils, such as treating aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations.