Abbott AMPLATZER TorqVue LP, Instructions For Use Manual

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AMPLATZER ™ TorqVue ™ LP Catheter
Device Description
The AMPLATZER
™
TorqVue
™
LP Catheter is designed to provide a pathway through which
devices are introduced into the chambers and coronary vasculature of the heart or into the
peripheral vasculature. The body of the delivery catheter is radiopaque for visibility under
fluoroscopy.
A
B
C
D
Figure 1. AMPLATZER
™
TorqVue
™
LP Catheter components
A. Catheter
B. Tuohy-Borst hemostasis valve
C. Loader
D. Self-sealing hemostasis valve
Table 1. AMPLATZER
™
TorqVue
™
LP Catheter dimensions
Fr
mm (in) mm (in) cm
9-TVLPC4F90/080 4 1.17 (0.046) 1.40 (0.055) 80
Indications and Usage
The AMPLATZER ™ TorqVue ™ LP Catheter is intended to provide a pathway through which
devices are introduced within the chambers and coronary vasculature of the heart or in the
peripheral vasculature.
Contraindications
None known.
Warnings
• This device was sterilized with ethylene oxide and is for single use only. Do not reuse or
resterilize this device. Attempts to resterilize this device can cause a malfunction,
insufficient sterilization, or harm to the patient.
• Do not use this device if the sterile package is open or damaged.