Vena Cava Filter Behavior and Endovascular Response: An Experimental In Vivo Study
- Academic Hospital Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, Bio-Medical Technology Center (Netherlands)
- Cordis EuropaN.V., Oosteinde 8, 9300 AA Roden, Product Development (Netherlands)
- University of Groningen, A. Deusinglaan 50, 9713 AZ Groningen, Animal ResearchLaboratory (Netherlands)
Purpose: To evaluate the behavior and endovascular response of a new nitinol permanent vena cava filter, the TrapEase. Methods: Percutaneous implantation of the filter was performed in six goats, with inferior vena cava (IVC)diameter close to that of man. Radiologic data concerning the IVC,filter diameter, patency and stability were collected. At 2, 4, 20 and 26 weeks post-implantation, histopathologic analysis of the IVC wall was performed at the site of filter distension, and distal and proximal to the filter. Results: All filters remained patent.There was no migration and no signs of biological incompatibility.Signs of neointimalization were seen at 2 weeks, with well-developed neointima at 4 weeks. No acute vessel wall perforation was detected by cavography at implantation. During follow-up histologic analysis at 26 weeks, perforation of some of the small fixation barbs was seen,causing minimal damage to the vessel wall and adjacent organ tissue without impairing organ function. These events were well tolerated, probably due to the gradual nature of the penetration of fixation barbsallowing reactive fibrous tissue development. At 26 weeks the parallel filter struts were well covered with neointima and did not perforate the vessel wall. There were no complications associated with the filter implantation. Conclusions: The TrapEase vena cava filter was well tolerated and is suitable for incorporation into the IVC wall of healthy animals without any apparent deleterious reaction due to biological incompatibility.
- OSTI ID:
- 21088397
- Journal Information:
- Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 26, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-002-1943-8; Copyright (c) 2003 Springer-Verlag New York, Inc.; www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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