Premere Delivery Sheath Model Pds
Velocimed
FDA Clearance Information
The Premere Delivery Sheath Model PDS was cleared through the FDA 510k pathway on May 2, 2005. Manufactured by Velocimed, it is classified as a Class 2 device under product code DYB.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Delivery of embolization coils for the occlusion of blood vessels.
- Use during endovascular procedures in which a blood vessel must be intentionally blocked.
Clinical Applications
- Delivering embolization coils to a target blood vessel.
- Supporting endovascular treatment of aneurysms when coil occlusion is indicated.
- Supporting embolization of abnormal vascular connections or malformations when coil occlusion is indicated.
- Controlling or stopping blood flow in a selected vessel during an embolization procedure.
Reported off-label uses
- Use of a delivery sheath of this type with embolic materials or procedural applications not specifically included in its FDA-cleared labeling may occur in clinical practice, but such use is physician-directed and off-label.
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 appropriate sheath size depends on the target vessel, vascular access route, anatomy, and the dimensions of the intended embolization coil.
- The sheath should be used with compatible embolization coils and other accessories according to the device labeling and institutional protocols.
- Placement is performed under fluoroscopic or other appropriate image guidance by clinicians trained in vascular catheterization and embolization.
- The FDA record provided does not establish MRI safety; MRI conditions should be confirmed in the current manufacturer labeling before scanning a patient with the device in place.
- General contraindications and risks include unsuitable vascular anatomy, inability to safely access the target vessel, vessel injury, bleeding, infection, clot formation, non-target embolization, and device-related complications.
Procedures that use this device
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Premere Delivery Sheath used for?
It is used for delivering embolization coils to occlude blood vessels in procedures like treating aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations.
What specialties typically use this device?
Interventional radiologists and cardiologists typically use this device in endovascular procedures.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The device is indicated for delivering embolization coils to occlude blood vessels, particularly in patients with vascular abnormalities.