Venovo Venous Stent System
FDA Clearance Information
The Venovo Venous Stent System was cleared by the FDA via the PMA pathway on March 13, 2019. It is manufactured by Bard Peripheral Vascular and classified as a Class 3 device.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Treatment of symptomatic iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction.
Clinical Applications
- Endovascular treatment of symptomatic obstruction in the iliac and common femoral venous outflow pathways.
- Stent placement to maintain venous patency after treatment of an iliofemoral venous obstruction.
- Treatment of symptomatic venous outflow obstruction associated with chronic venous disease when the affected anatomy meets the device labeling.
Reported off-label uses
- Use in venous segments or clinical conditions outside the labeled iliofemoral indication may occur in practice, but this is off-label and should be determined by the treating specialist.
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.
Evidence Summary
Reported Outcomes
Safety Profile
Evidence Limitations
Practical Considerations
- The device is a self-expanding stent delivered through a catheter under fluoroscopic imaging, typically through femoral or other suitable venous access.
- The appropriate stent diameter and length depend on the patient's venous anatomy, the location and length of obstruction, and the manufacturer's sizing instructions.
- Patients require assessment for thrombus, vessel anatomy, bleeding risk, anticoagulation needs, and other causes of venous symptoms before treatment.
- MRI eligibility depends on the current device labeling and specified scanning conditions; the implant card and manufacturer instructions should be reviewed before MRI.
- Potential complications include stent migration, thrombosis or occlusion, vessel injury, bleeding at the access site, recurrent obstruction, and the need for additional treatment.
Procedures that use this device
Linked Studies (3)
A practice audit of short-term outcomes of Wallstents versus Venovo stents for the treatment of nonthrombotic iliac vein outflow stenoses.
Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →A Comparison of Patient and Device Issues Reported for Recalled Venous Stent Systems.
Annals of vascular surgery
RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →BARD® The VENOVO™ Venous Stent Study for Treatment of Iliofemoral Occlusive Disease
View Source →Frequently Asked Questions
What are the clinical indications for Venovo Venous Stent System?
The device is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction.
What outcomes have been reported in clinical studies?
Studies report effective restoration of venous patency and favorable outcomes compared to other stents in terms of complication rates.
What complications have been reported?
Safety data indicates complications such as stent embolization and issues related to device recall.