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Background
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The Option™ Retrievable Vena Cava Filter System is used for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE). PE, an extremely common and highly lethal condition, is the sudden blocking of an artery of the lung (pulmonary artery) by a collection of solid material brought through the bloodstream (embolus) - usually a blood clot (thrombus) or other foreign material. PE occurs when these clots break loose and "embolize" to block pulmonary blood vessels in the lungs. Option™ is implanted, typically by Interventional Radiologists in a minimally invasive procedure, into the body's inferior vena cava to prevent PE. This device is specifically designed for use as both a permanent or temporary implant. |
Option™ may be used for permanent or retrievable procedures |
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