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Diamondback 360 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System Exchangeable Series

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.

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Summary: The Diamondback 360 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System is a device used for plaque modification in peripheral arterial disease. It is primarily used to facilitate revascularization in patients with arterial calcification. Key evidence highlights its use in critical limb ischemia and suboptimal vascular access scenarios.

FDA Clearance Information

Pathway ? 510(k)
Number ? K182397 ↗
Decision Date ? December 13, 2018
Product Code ? MCW Catheter, Peripheral, Atherectomy
Device Class ? Class 2
Evidence ? 19 studies

The Diamondback 360 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System was cleared by the FDA via the 510(k) pathway on December 13, 2018. It is manufactured by Cardiovascular Systems and classified as a Class 2 medical device.

What It Is

The Diamondback 360 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System is designed to remove plaque from peripheral arteries using an orbital mechanism. It is intended for use in patients with peripheral arterial disease to improve blood flow by modifying calcified plaque.

FDA-Cleared Indications

  • Treatment of peripheral arterial disease in the peripheral vasculature.
  • Modification of stenotic lesions, including calcified lesions, before or during revascularization.
  • Use in peripheral arteries that can accommodate the device's delivery catheter and guidewire system.

Clinical Applications

  • Plaque modification before balloon angioplasty in calcified peripheral arterial lesions.
  • Treatment preparation for lower-extremity peripheral artery revascularization.
  • Facilitation of vessel expansion when calcified plaque limits balloon treatment.
  • Treatment of stenotic lesions in peripheral arteries as part of an endovascular revascularization procedure.

Reported off-label uses

  • Use in selected vascular access lesions to improve access for another cardiovascular procedure may be reported in clinical practice, but this application should be evaluated against the device labeling and institutional policy.

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.

Evidence Summary

The available literature includes 7 studies, ranging from retrospective analyses to observational studies, published between 2015 and 2020. These studies explore various clinical applications and economic impacts of the device.

Reported Outcomes

Published studies report that the Diamondback 360 is effective in facilitating revascularization in patients with peripheral arterial disease. It has been shown to reduce vessel calcification, aiding in procedures like angioplasty and TAVR. Economic analyses suggest potential cost benefits when used in conjunction with balloon angioplasty.

Safety Profile

Reported complications include guidewire fractures during the procedure, as noted in the MAUDE database. These events, while not systematically studied, highlight the need for careful procedural management to mitigate risks.

Evidence Limitations

The current evidence is limited by the lack of large-scale randomized controlled trials. Most studies are observational or retrospective, which may introduce bias. Further research is needed to systematically evaluate long-term outcomes and safety.

Practical Considerations

  • The system is delivered through a compatible guidewire and catheter access system; the available catheter and crown configuration must match the target vessel and lesion.
  • Treatment requires fluoroscopic imaging, controlled device advancement and withdrawal, and appropriate saline or lubricant management according to the instructions for use.
  • Heavily calcified, tortuous or small vessels may increase the risk of dissection, perforation, embolization, thrombosis or slow flow.
  • The device is not a permanent implant. MRI considerations generally relate to any other implanted device or treated vessel material; follow the current manufacturer labeling and institutional MRI screening policy.
  • Contraindications and warnings include inability to cross the lesion safely, unsuitable vessel size or anatomy, untreated significant thrombus, and conditions in which endovascular revascularization is not appropriate.

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

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The device is indicated for plaque modification in peripheral arterial disease, particularly in cases with arterial calcification.

What outcomes have been reported in clinical studies?

Studies report effective plaque removal and improved revascularization outcomes, with potential cost benefits in critical limb ischemia treatment.

What complications have been reported?

Safety data indicate potential complications such as guidewire fractures during the procedure, requiring careful management.

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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