The recall was initiated following reports of 9 device malfunctions. Cardiovascular Systems Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of unused WIRION ® Embolic Protection systems due to complaints of filter ...
TAVR is a less invasive cardiac procedure that treats patients with severe aortic stenosis without open heart surgery. While TAVR represents a major advance for patients, it carries a small but ...
A device designed to remove embolic material—fragments of tissue that can be released into the bloodstream during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)—did not result in a reduction in the ...
Embolic protection devices are inserted into blood vessels to filter out and catch blood clots and debris during minimally invasive peripheral vascular intervention procedures. (Getty Images) () Less ...