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Mreye Flipper Detachable Embolization Coil and Delivery System

Cook Incorporated

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Summary: The mreye flipper detachable embolization coil is a medical device used to occlude blood vessels. It is primarily used by interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons to treat various vascular conditions.

FDA Clearance Information

Pathway ? 510(k)
Number ? K150964 ↗
Decision Date ? December 18, 2015
Product Code ? KRD Device, Vascular, For Promoting Embolization
Device Class ? Class 2
Evidence ? 0 studies

The mreye flipper detachable embolization coil and delivery system was cleared by the FDA via the 510k pathway on December 18, 2015. Manufactured by Cook, it is classified as a Class 2 medical device.

What It Is

The mreye flipper is a detachable embolization coil designed to occlude blood vessels. It works by being delivered through a catheter to the target site, where it is detached and expands to block blood flow. This device is particularly useful in controlling bleeding or reducing blood flow to specific areas, such as in the treatment of aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations.

FDA-Cleared Indications

  • Embolization and occlusion of blood vessels when intentional blockage of blood flow is clinically required.
  • Use in interventional procedures in which a detachable coil is selected to promote vascular embolization.

Clinical Applications

  • Occlusion of selected blood vessels during minimally invasive embolization procedures.
  • Treatment of vascular abnormalities or bleeding when vessel embolization is part of the planned procedure.
  • Use in interventional radiology or vascular surgery procedures requiring controlled coil deployment through a catheter.

Reported off-label uses

  • Embolization of selected visceral, pelvic, or peripheral vessels in clinical situations not specifically described in the available FDA summary.
  • Adjunctive vessel occlusion during treatment of aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, or hemorrhage when the specific application is outside the device labeling.

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

  • The coil is delivered through a catheter and detached only after the operator confirms its position at the target vessel.
  • Available coil sizes and delivery-system specifications must match the target-vessel diameter, anatomy, and catheter compatibility.
  • The device should not be released until positioning and stability have been evaluated with fluoroscopic imaging.
  • MRI safety depends on the specific device labeling and configuration; the current FDA record or manufacturer instructions should be checked before MRI.
  • Potential concerns include non-target embolization, vessel injury, coil migration, incomplete occlusion, thrombosis, bleeding, infection, and complications related to vascular access or contrast.

Related Literature

The linked study compared different transvascular occlusion methods for closing patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in dogs. It highlighted the effectiveness of various devices, including embolization coils, in achieving successful occlusion. However, the study's limitations include its focus on a canine model, which may not fully translate to human applications.

Procedures that use this device

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mreye flipper detachable embolization coil used for?

It is used to occlude blood vessels in procedures like treating aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations.

What specialties typically use this device?

Interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons commonly use this device.

What are the FDA-cleared indications?

The device is indicated for embolization to occlude blood vessels in conditions like aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations.

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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