Workstation Femoral Intravascular Retrieval Set
Medical Engineering And Development Institute
FDA Clearance Information
The workstation femoral intravascular retrieval set was cleared via the FDA 510k pathway on August 24, 1990. It is manufactured by the Medical Engineering And Development Institute and classified as a Class 2 device.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Retrieval of embolization coils from the femoral artery or other accessible blood vessels.
- Removal of embolization coils that have migrated, detached, or been incorrectly positioned during a vascular procedure.
Clinical Applications
- Retrieval of a misplaced embolization coil during catheter-directed treatment.
- Retrieval of a detached or migrated coil from a large peripheral blood vessel.
- Endovascular management of a coil-related complication after embolization of an aneurysm or vascular abnormality.
Practical Considerations
- The set is intended for use by clinicians trained in catheter-based vascular procedures and familiar with fluoroscopic imaging and vascular anatomy.
- Device size and catheter compatibility should be selected according to the vessel diameter, coil location, and access route.
- The usual access site is the common femoral artery, although the target vessel and approach depend on the coil location and the patient’s anatomy.
- The supplied FDA record does not establish MRI safety; MRI compatibility should be confirmed in the current device labeling before scanning.
- Potential complications include vessel injury, bleeding at the access site, thrombosis, embolization, or incomplete retrieval. Contraindications and precautions should be reviewed in the manufacturer’s current instructions for use.
Procedures that use this device
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the workstation femoral intravascular retrieval set used for?
It is used for retrieving embolization coils from blood vessels, particularly in cases of coil migration or misplacement.
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 retrieving embolization coils from the femoral artery and other large vessels.