A new percutaneous vena cava filter

A. Cragg, G. Lund, E. Salomonowitz, J. Rysavy, F. Castaneda, W. Castaneda-Zuniga, K. Amplatz

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Abstract

A new, percutaneous vena cava filter was developed and tested in 11 dogs. Nitinol wire (0.045 cm diam) spirals were straightened and passed through an 8 French Teflon catheter into the inferior vena cava. The filter resumed its original spiral shape on warming to body temperature and was left in place up to 6 weeks. Long-term patency and capture of injected radiopaque clots were demonstrated. This new filter design may be a simple alternative to currently used implants.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)601-604
Number of pages4
JournalUnknown Journal
Volume141
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1983
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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