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Vance Products
Summary: The Vance Philips Follower Catheter Bougie is a medical device used primarily in vascular procedures for embolization. It is typically utilized by interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons to facilitate the delivery of liquid embolic agents.
FDA Clearance Information
Pathway
510K
Number
K792221 ↗
Decision Date
December 6, 1979
Product Code
KOE
Device Class
Class 2
Evidence
419 studies
The Vance Philips Follower Catheter Bougie was cleared through the FDA 510(k) pathway on December 6, 1979. Manufactured by Vance Products, it is classified as a Class 2 medical device under product code KOE.
What It Is
The Vance Philips Follower Catheter Bougie is a specialized catheter designed to assist in the delivery of embolic agents during vascular procedures. It acts as a guide or support for other instruments or agents being introduced into the vascular system. Its design facilitates navigation through the vascular anatomy, providing stability and precision during embolization procedures.
Clinical Applications
This device is commonly used in interventional radiology and vascular surgery settings. It is particularly useful in procedures requiring the embolization of blood vessels, such as in the treatment of arteriovenous malformations or tumors. The device is used in hospitals and specialized clinics, primarily for adult patients who require targeted embolization therapy.
Indications for Use
The Vance Philips Follower Catheter Bougie is indicated for use in procedures that require the embolization of blood vessels. It is suitable for patients with conditions such as vascular malformations or tumors where targeted embolization is necessary to block blood flow.
Practical Considerations
The device is available in various sizes to accommodate different vascular anatomies and procedural requirements. It is compatible with standard embolic agents and requires careful handling to ensure proper placement and function. Clinicians should be familiar with catheterization techniques to maximize its effectiveness.
Linked Studies (20)
PubMed • 2025
Onyx Liquid Embolic Agent: Basic Knowledge for Its Use in Interventional Neuroradiology.
Journal of neuroendovascular therapy
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PubMed • 2025
Performance evaluation of quantitative hemoglobin A2 and fetal hemoglobin testing using commercially lyophilized vs. in-house whole blood controls in Chinese clinical laboratories: a 12-year analysis of National External Quality Assessment Data.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine
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PubMed • 2025
Clinical progress note: Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Journal of hospital medicine
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PubMed • 2025
Pilot study of social media promotion of home-based self-testing for syphilis.
Sexually transmitted diseases
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PubMed • 2025
Clinical development and performance of the First to Know Syphilis Self-Test for over-the-counter usage: a de novo rapid test for treponemal antibody.
Journal of clinical microbiology
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PubMed • 2025
Implementation of an Opt-Out and Rapid Point-of-Care Syphilis Testing Program for Pregnant Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.
Sexually transmitted diseases
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PubMed • 2025
Evaluation of Rapid Syphilis Testing Using the Syphilis Health Check in Florida, 2015-2016.
Florida public health review
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PubMed • 2025
Multiplex droplet digital PCR for the detection and quantitation of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology
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PubMed • 2025
Palm Multidiagnostic of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Streptococcus pneumoniae Using One-Tube CRISPR/Cas12a.
Transboundary and emerging diseases
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PubMed • 2025
Tp40: a new potential prognostic and diagnostic marker for syphilis.
Microbiology spectrum
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PubMed • 2025
Serotonin sets up neutrophil extracellular traps to promote neuroendocrine prostate cancer metastasis in the liver.
The Journal of clinical investigation
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PubMed • 2025
Application value of Philips Ingenuity TF PET/CT scanner imaging agent FAP in evaluating renal fibrosis.
Hellenic journal of nuclear medicine
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PubMed • 2025
Message from Dr. Philippe T. Georgel, Guest Editor for the Marshall University Collection, Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall University, and Dr. Anivandan Mukherjee, Provost of Marshall University.
Biochemistry and cell biology = Biochimie et biologie cellulaire
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PubMed • 2025
Improved patient comfort and procedural efficiency using chlorhexidine-coated hydrophilic urethral catheters: a randomized controlled trial.
Journal of Yeungnam medical science
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PubMed • 2025
pTx-Pulseq in hybrid sequences: Accessible and advanced hybrid open-source MRI sequences on Philips scanners.
Magnetic resonance in medicine
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PubMed • 2025
Comparative connectomics of Drosophila descending and ascending neurons.
Nature
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PubMed • 2025
Hydrophilic-coated sheaths for reducing radial artery spasm during transradial procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences
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PubMed • 2025
History of antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies : Milestones in rheumatology.
Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie
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PubMed • 2025
A Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Containing Nigella sativa Oil as a Wound Dressing.
BioMed research international
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vance Philips Follower Catheter Bougie used for?
It is used for delivering embolic agents during vascular embolization procedures.
What specialties typically use this device?
Interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons commonly use this device.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
It is indicated for procedures requiring the embolization of blood vessels, such as treating vascular malformations or tumors.
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.