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Clinical Studies

Everest
oliva
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Everest

Presented by: John Kaufman, MD at the 2008 Society of Interventional Radiology
Annual Meeting, Washingtom DC, March 2008

Results of a Prospective, multi-center, non-consecutive single arm clinical trial.

Prospective, multi-center, non-randomized
100 Patients
140 Days Mean Indwell Time
61 Filter Retrieval Attempts
95% Retrieval Success Rate

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CHUM

Oliva, Vincent et al. “Recovery G2 Inferior Vena Cava Filter: Technical Success and Safety of Retrieval.” Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology; 2008;19:884-889

Purpose: To assess the safety and technical success of the retrieval of the Recovery® G2 filter when implanted for temporary protection against pulmonary embolism. Results of a Prospective, single-center, consecutive single arm clinical trial.

Prospective, single-center, non-randomized
120 Patients
53.4 Days Mean Indwell Time
51 Filter Retrieval Attempts
100% Retrieval Success Rate

G2 Inferior Vena Cava Filter: Retrievability and Safety

Charles, Hearns et al. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology; 2009;TBD

Purpose: To assess the retrievability of the G2 inferior vena cava (IVC) filter and factors influencing the safety and technical success of retrieval.

Prospective, single-center, non-randomized
Mean Indwell Time 122 Days (range, 11-260 days)
27 Filter Retrieval Attempts
100% Technical Success
Tilting (>15°) occurred in 5 Patients (18.5%)
No Significant Migration (cephalad or caudal)
No Angiographic Demonstration of Thrombus
No Strut Fractures

CHUM

Oliva, Vincent et al. “Recovery G2 Inferior Vena Cava Filter: Technical Success and Safety of Retrieval.” Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology; 2008;19:884-889

Prospective, single-center, non-randomized
120 Patients
53.4 Days Mean Indwell Time
51 Filter Retrieval Attempts
100% Retrieval Success Rate

FDA Communication Regrading IVC Filters, Issued August 9, 2010

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Societal Information

For additional vena cava filter clinical information please refer to the following societal guidelines:

"Practice Guideline for the Performance of Percutaneous Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement for the Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism" [ACR Practice Guideline 2007; 38:673-684]
"American College of Chest Physicians: Opinions regarding the diagnosis and management of venous thromboembolic disease. ACCP Consensus Committee on Pulmonary Embolism. American College of Chest Physicians" [ Chest 1998 Feb; 113(2): 499-504]
"Practice Management Guidelines for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Trauma Patients: The EAST Practice Management Guidelines Work Group" [J Trauma 2002; 53:142-614]
"Quality Improvement Guidelines for Percutaneous Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement for the Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism" [JVIR 2003; 14:S271-S275]