Indigo Optima Laser System
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
FDA Clearance Information
The Indigo Optima Laser System was cleared through the FDA 510(k) pathway on December 13, 2001. Manufactured by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, it is classified as a Class 2 device under product code GEX.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Interstitial laser coagulation of tissue for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Treatment of obstructive prostate tissue using laser-delivered thermal energy, according to the device labeling and compatible laser fiber instructions.
Clinical Applications
- Interstitial laser coagulation of prostate tissue in patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Minimally invasive reduction of obstructive prostate tissue to improve urinary outflow.
- Laser coagulation procedures performed with compatible fibers under the supervision of trained urology clinicians.
Practical Considerations
- Use requires clinicians trained in laser safety, tissue coagulation techniques, and the specific system and fiber instructions.
- The system must be used with compatible laser fibers and accessories specified in the labeling; compatibility should be confirmed before a procedure.
- The treatment approach, anesthesia or sedation, and need for catheterization depend on prostate anatomy, the planned technique, and the patient's medical condition.
- Laser energy can cause unintended thermal injury, bleeding, urinary symptoms, infection, or other procedure-related complications if applied incorrectly.
- The available FDA record does not establish that the system or its components are MRI safe; MRI conditions should be verified from the current labeling for each component before scanning.
Related Literature
Linked Studies (20)
Randomized Controlled Trial of Mechanical Thrombectomy With Anticoagulation Versus Anticoagulation Alone for Acute Intermediate-High Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Primary Outcomes From the STORM-PE Trial.
Circulation
RCT|prospective View Source →A New Technique for Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Series.
Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
Case Series View Source →Rescue catheter directed treatment for floating right atrial thrombi and deep vein thrombosis in patient with high-risk acute pulmonary embolism: a case report of multidisciplinary approach.
European heart journal. Case reports
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Percutaneous vacuum-assisted tumor thrombectomy using angiovac and penumbra lightning 12 aspiration systems.
Radiology case reports
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Safety and efficacy of mechanical aspiration thrombectomy for patients with acute lower extremity ischemia.
Journal of vascular surgery
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Neuro-tracking catheter technology for coronary thrombus extraction: Indigo CAT RX Continuous Aspiration System - first use in Poland.
Postepy w kardiologii interwencyjnej = Advances in interventional cardiology
View Source →[Interventional therapy of pulmonary embolism - update].
Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Super-Elderly Case of Acute Lower Limb Ischemia Treated with Indigo Aspiration System in Japan.
Annals of vascular diseases
Case Series View Source →Procedure-Related Mortality in Aspiration Thrombectomy for Pulmonary Embolism: A MAUDE Database Analysis of the Inari FlowTriever and Penumbra Indigo Systems.
Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Endovascular thrombectomy for cerebral venous sinus thrombosis using the Penumbra Indigo® Aspiration System.
Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Use of the Indigo CAT RX aspiration system during percutaneous coronary intervention.
Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
Other View Source →Anesthetic Management for Aspiration Thrombectomy Using the Penumbra Indigo System in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease.
Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
Other View Source →Penumbra Indigo® system to safely remove intracardiac thrombus in a 7-month-old infant with severe immunodeficiency disorder.
Cardiology in the young
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Case Report: Catheter-based mechanical thrombectomy using the Indigo aspiration system in a case of systemic-to-pulmonary shunt thrombosis.
Frontiers in pediatrics
Case Report View Source →Mechanical Venous Thrombectomy Using Indigo Aspiration System: A Case Report.
Cureus
View Source →Indigo® Aspiration System for thrombectomy in pulmonary embolism.
Future cardiology
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Penumbra Indigo Percutaneous Aspiration Thrombectomy System in the treatment of Aortic Endograft Iliac Limb Occlusion: Results from an Italian Multicentre Registry.
European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Aspiration Thrombectomy with the Indigo System for Acute Lower Limb Ischemia: Preliminary experience and analysis of parameters affecting the outcome.
Annals of vascular surgery
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Complications and Failure Modes of the Penumbra Indigo CAT RX Aspiration System in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From the MAUDE Database.
Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions
View Source →Technical success and short-term results from mechanical thrombectomy for lower extremity iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis using a computer aided mechanical aspiration thrombectomy device.
Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indigo Optima Laser System used for?
It is used for laser therapy in conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia, providing minimally invasive treatment options.
What specialties typically use this device?
Urologists and other specialists in minimally invasive surgical settings commonly use this device.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The device is indicated for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and other conditions requiring tissue vaporization or coagulation.