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Cardiovascular Systems

Summary: The Diamondback 360 Orbital Atherectomy System is a device used for atherectomy in calcified coronary and peripheral arterial lesions. Key evidence highlights its efficacy in improving blood flow in severely calcified lesions.

FDA Clearance Information

Pathway 510K
Decision Date October 31, 2008
Product Code MCW
Device Class Class 2
Evidence 19 studies

The Diamondback 360 Orbital Atherectomy System was cleared by the FDA through the 510(k) pathway on October 31, 2008. It is manufactured by Cardiovascular Systems and is classified as a Class 2 medical device.

What It Is

The Diamondback 360 Orbital Atherectomy System is designed to remove atherosclerotic plaque from coronary and peripheral arteries. It uses a diamond-coated crown that rotates to sand away calcified plaque, facilitating improved blood flow.

Clinical Applications

This device is commonly used in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and severely calcified coronary lesions. It is particularly beneficial in cases where traditional angioplasty may be challenging due to calcification.

Evidence Summary

The available literature includes randomized controlled trials, prospective and retrospective studies, and case series. The studies span from 2008 to 2023, providing a comprehensive overview of the device's clinical performance.

Reported Outcomes

Published studies report favorable procedural outcomes with the Diamondback 360, including improved blood flow and reduced symptoms in patients with calcified lesions. Optical coherence tomography imaging has demonstrated effective plaque removal.

Safety Profile

Reported complications include potential vascular injury due to the mechanical action of the device. However, studies generally report a favorable safety profile with no significant increase in adverse events compared to other atherectomy devices.

Evidence Limitations

The evidence is limited by the small sample sizes in some studies and the lack of long-term follow-up data. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of the device in diverse patient populations.

Linked Studies (19)

PubMed • 2023

Coronary Intra-orbital Atherectomy Complications and Procedural Failure: Insight From the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) Database.

Cureus

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2023

Initial experience with orbital atherectomy in a tertiary centre in the Netherlands.

Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2022

Japan-USA Orbital Atherectomy for Calcific Coronary Lesions: COAST Study, Harmonization by Doing Proof-of-Concept.

Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2022

Coronary orbital atherectomy using a five-French guiding catheter.

Cardiovascular intervention and therapeutics

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PubMed • 2021

Is crossability of the classic crown with the glide assist superior to the micro crown in the Diamondback 360® coronary orbital atherectomy system?

Cardiovascular intervention and therapeutics

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2019

Orbital atherectomy for calcified femoropopliteal lesions: a current review.

The Journal of cardiovascular surgery

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PubMed • 2019

Iliofemoral peripheral orbital atherectomy for optimizing TAVR access: An innovative strategy in the absence of alternative access options.

Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2018

Orbital atherectomy for treating de novo, severely calcified coronary lesions: 3-year results of the pivotal ORBIT II trial.

Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2017

The potential cost-effectiveness of the Diamondback 360® Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System for treating de novo, severely calcified coronary lesions: an economic modeling approach.

Therapeutic advances in cardiovascular disease

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2017

Quantification by optical coherence tomography imaging of the ablation volume obtained with the Orbital Atherectomy System in calcified coronary lesions.

EuroIntervention : journal of EuroPCR in collaboration with the Working Group on Interventional Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2017

Critical hand ischemia treatment via orbital atherectomy-A single center observational retrospective analysis.

Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2015

Evaluation of the Diamondback 360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System for treating de novo, severely calcified lesions.

Expert review of medical devices

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2015

Orbital Atherectomy for Treating De Novo Severely Calcified Coronary Narrowing (1-Year Results from the Pivotal ORBIT II Trial).

The American journal of cardiology

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PubMed • 2015

Orbital atherectomy: device evolution and clinical data.

The Journal of invasive cardiology

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2014

Cost-effectiveness analysis of orbital atherectomy plus balloon angioplasty vs balloon angioplasty alone in subjects with calcified femoropopliteal lesions.

ClinicoEconomics and outcomes research : CEOR

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2011

Orbital atherectomy for symptomatic lower extremity disease.

Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2011

Optimal techniques with the Diamondback 360° System achieve effective results for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease.

Journal of cardiovascular translational research

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PubMed • 2009

Use and abuse of atherectomy: where should it be used?

Seminars in vascular surgery

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2008

Treatment of lower extremity vascular disease: the Diamondback 360 degrees Orbital Atherectomy System.

Expert review of medical devices

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the clinical indications for Diamondback 360 Orbital Atherectomy System?

The device is indicated for use in patients with peripheral arterial disease and severely calcified coronary lesions to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms.

What outcomes have been reported in clinical studies?

Studies have reported improved procedural success and blood flow in treated lesions, with favorable short-term outcomes.

What complications have been reported?

Safety data indicate potential vascular injury, but overall, the device has a favorable safety profile with no significant increase in adverse events.

Disclaimer: This page compiles publicly available regulatory and published clinical evidence for educational reference. It does not constitute medical advice, product endorsement, or a recommendation for clinical use. Always consult manufacturer documentation and clinical judgment for patient care decisions.

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