What is Amplatzer septal occluder made of?
The AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is made from a Nitinol wire mesh with shape memory characteristics. This means the device will return to its original shape even after it is stretched to pass through a catheter. The device has two discs that are linked together by a short connecting waist.
What is an Occluder device?
Device Description The AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is a self-expandable, double disc device made from a Nitinol wire mesh. The two discs are linked together by a short, connecting waist, allowing free motion of each disc. In order to increase its closing ability, the discs contain thin polyester fabric.
What is Amplatzer septal Occluder used for?
The AMPLATZER™ Septal Occluder is a percutaneous, transcatheter, atrial septal defect closure device intended for the occlusion of atrial septal defects (ASD) in secundum position or patients who have undergone a fenestrated Fontan procedure and who now require closure of the fenestration.
Is a PFO closure safe?
In our centre, we found that percutaneous closure of a PFO, which is suggested to be related to a paradoxical embolism, is a safe and effective procedure to prevent the recurrence of paradoxical thromboembolic events, independent of the device used for closure.
Can PFO cause shortness of breath?
Unless there are other defects, there are no complications from a PFO in most cases. Some people may have a condition shortness of breath and low arterial blood oxygen levels when sitting or standing. This is called platypnea-orthodeoxia.
Is Amplatzer device safe?
Closure of atrial septal defect with the AMPLATZER Septal Occluder is safe and effective. The rate of hemodynamic compromise and cardiac erosion is rare. The risk factors for cardiac erosion after device closure are not yet clear.
What is an Amplatzer procedure?
The Amplatzer occlusion devices are designed to occlude, or “close,” certain types of heart defects. These defects include Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). These devices offer an alternative to invasive surgical procedures.
Can patent ductus arteriosus come back?
A second course may be needed, or surgery may be required. However, once the baby is over his/her problems of prematurity and the PDA has gone away, it will not come back later in life.
How is the Amplatzer duct occluder II device made?
Abbott Medical’s AMPLATZER™ Duct Occluder II device is manufactured of chemically etched nitinol wire, 80% platinum 20% iridium marker band and a 316L end screw Non-clinical testing has demonstrated that the AMPLATZER™ Duct Occluder II device is MR-Conditional.
Is the Amplatzer PFO occluder compatible with an MRI?
imaging (MRI) scans are generally acceptable, and your AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is compatible with imaging when using a 3-tesla MRI. If an MRI is needed, simply inform the MRI staff about your implant.
When to use the Amplatzer Septal Occluder ( Aso )?
The AMPLATZER® Septal Occluder (ASO) device is indicated for the occlusion of atrial septal defects (ASD) in secundum position. The ASO device is also indicated in patients who have undergone a…
Is the Amplatzer Piccolo TM occluder safe for infants?
However, in small infants (≤2 kg), the device should be delivered using the anterograde (venous) approach since small infants are at an increased risk for arterial injury. The AMPLATZER Piccolo TM Occluder contains nickel-titanium alloy, which is generally considered safe.