Inferior Vena Cava Filter

The market has shifted from “permanent” filters to “temporary” filters. This shift has raised the level of criticality for the features required in today’s filters.

• Complications with current IVCF placement:
  • Migration – due to radial force, attachment points, positioning and tilting.
  • Caval penetration – due to thin wire wall contact.
  • Less than optimal filter positioning – due to lack of repositionability.
  • Filter tilting – due to the lack of repositionability.
  • Irretrievable filters – due to tissue ingrowth.

Clear need for repositionable, temporary filters with reduced tissue ingrowth features.