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Indigo Portable Laser System with Temperature Feedback -Model Idl 830 Power Options 25 20 15 10 Watts Indigo Fib

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Summary: The Indigo Portable Laser System is a laser device used for mechanical thrombectomy in venous procedures. It is primarily used by vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists.

FDA Clearance Information

Pathway ? 510(k)
Number ? K963969 ↗
Decision Date ? December 23, 1997
Product Code ? GEX
Device Class ? Class 2
Evidence ? 40 studies

The Indigo Portable Laser System was cleared through the FDA 510k pathway on December 23, 1997. Manufactured by Indigo Medical, it is classified as a Class 2 medical device.

What It Is

The Indigo Portable Laser System is a medical device designed to deliver laser energy for the purpose of mechanical thrombectomy. It features temperature feedback and offers multiple power options ranging from 10 to 25 watts. This system is used to remove thrombi or clots from veins, helping to restore normal blood flow.

FDA-Cleared Indications

  • Mechanical removal of thrombi from veins.

Clinical Applications

  • Laser-assisted mechanical thrombectomy for venous thrombus.
  • Removal of clot from veins in patients with venous thrombosis, when the procedure is clinically indicated.
  • Use during catheter-based venous thrombectomy procedures performed by appropriately trained clinicians.

Practical Considerations

  • The system is identified as the Indigo Portable Laser System with temperature feedback and model IDL 830.
  • Available power settings are 10, 15, 20, and 25 watts; the treating clinician selects the setting according to the procedure and device labeling.
  • Use requires compatible laser fibers, catheters, and procedural equipment specified by the manufacturer. The provided record identifies the product as Indigo FIB but does not provide fiber sizes.
  • The record does not establish MRI safety. MRI compatibility should be confirmed for the generator, fiber, catheter, and any retained or implanted component before MRI.
  • Contraindications, warnings, vascular-access requirements, and handling instructions should be taken from the current manufacturer labeling and FDA-cleared documentation.

Procedures that use this device

Linked Studies (20)

PubMed • 2025

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 →
PubMed • 2025

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 →
PubMed • 2025

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 →
PubMed • 2025

Percutaneous vacuum-assisted tumor thrombectomy using angiovac and penumbra lightning 12 aspiration systems.

Radiology case reports

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2024

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 →
PubMed • 2024

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

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PubMed • 2024

[Interventional therapy of pulmonary embolism - update].

Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2024

Super-Elderly Case of Acute Lower Limb Ischemia Treated with Indigo Aspiration System in Japan.

Annals of vascular diseases

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PubMed • 2024

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 →
PubMed • 2024

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 →
PubMed • 2024

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 →
PubMed • 2024

Anesthetic Management for Aspiration Thrombectomy Using the Penumbra Indigo System in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease.

Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

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PubMed • 2024

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 →
PubMed • 2023

Case Report: Catheter-based mechanical thrombectomy using the Indigo aspiration system in a case of systemic-to-pulmonary shunt thrombosis.

Frontiers in pediatrics

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PubMed • 2023

Mechanical Venous Thrombectomy Using Indigo Aspiration System: A Case Report.

Cureus

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PubMed • 2023

Indigo® Aspiration System for thrombectomy in pulmonary embolism.

Future cardiology

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

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 →
PubMed • 2022

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 →
PubMed • 2022

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

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PubMed • 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indigo Portable Laser System used for?

It is used for the mechanical removal of thrombi from veins, particularly in venous thrombectomy procedures.

What specialties typically use this device?

Vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists commonly use this device.

What are the FDA-cleared indications?

The device is indicated for the removal of thrombi from veins, such as in cases of deep vein thrombosis.

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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