Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug II (AVP II)

Rapid embolization1 and can adjust to variable landing zones2

  • Multi-layered mesh designed to increase density and flow disturbance3
  • Six planes of cross sectional coverage3 resulting in rapid occlusion1
  • Select a device that is ~30-50% larger in diameter than the target vessel diameter3
 amplatzer vascular plug II
 amplatzer vascular plug II

Device Description3:

  • Self-expanding device made from a Nitinol wire mesh
  • The device is shipped attached to a 135cm nitinol delivery wire in a hoop dispenser
  • The device is preloaded in a loader
  • A plastic vise is also included and may be attached to the delivery wire to facilitate device detachment

Materials3:

  • Plug: Nitinol
  • Delivery wire: Nitinol
  • Marker bands: Platinum
  • Micro screw: Stainless steel
 amplatzer vascular plug ii materials

Amplatzer™ Family of Vascular Plugs

Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug (AVP)

Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug II (AVP II)

Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug 4 (AVP 4)

References

  1. Pech M, Kraetsch A, Winers G, et al., Embolization of the Gastroduodenal Artery Before Selective Internal Radiotherapy: A Prospectively Randomized Trial Comparing Platinum-Fibered Microcoils with the Amplatzer Vascular Plug II. CVIR 2009(32)3:455-61.
  2. AVP II is available in 8 unconstrained lengths ranging from 6 -18 mm.
  3. Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug II - Instructions for Use (IFU). Refer to IFU for additional information.

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