AGA Medical AMPLATZER TorqVue Instructions For Use Download Page 1

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Plymouth, MN 55442 USA

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Device Description

The AMPLATZER TorqVue 45° and 180° Delivery Systems are designed to deliver AMPLATZER devices. The device and 
delivery system are shipped separately. The body of the sheath is radiopaque for visibility under fluoroscopy. 

A. Loader – Introduces an AMPLATZER device into the sheath
B. Hemostasis valve with extension tube and stopcock – Allows flushing of the delivery system and controls blood backflow
C. Sheath – Provides a pathway through which an AMPLATZER device is delivered
D. Dilator – Eases penetration of tissue and minimizes vessel trauma
E. Delivery cable – Attaches to the device to control its movement through the sheath
F. Plastic vise – Attaches to the delivery cable and serves as a handle for disconnecting (unscrewing) the delivery cable from a 

device

Indications and Usage

The AMPLATZER TorqVue delivery system 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

• Use on or before the last day of the expiration month noted on the product packaging.
• The delivery system is sterilized using ethylene oxide and is for single use only. Do not reuse or resterilize. Attempts to 

resterilize the device may result in device malfunction, inadequate sterilization, or patient harm. 

Figure 1. AMPLATZER TorqVue Delivery System Components

TorqVue

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 45° and 180° Delivery Systems

Instructions for Use

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11-2009  US

© 2005, 2007

2009 AGA Medical Corporation

AMPLATZER and TorqVue are trademarks of AGA Medical Corporation.
AGA Medical products and technologies for which patents are granted and/or pending in the USA 

and/or other countries are listed at www.amplatzer.com/patents
Not in any way connected with medical gas or equipment sold under the “AGA” brand by AGA AB 

or its successors. 

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Summary of Contents for AMPLATZER TorqVue

Page 1: ...le from a device Indications and Usage The AMPLATZER TorqVue delivery system 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 Use on or before the last day of the expiration month noted on the product packaging The delivery system is sterilized using...

Page 2: ...s Potential Adverse Events Potential adverse events that may occur during or after a procedure using this delivery system may include but are not limited to Device Compatibility The AMPLATZER devices compatible with the TorqVue delivery system are identified in Table 1 and Table 2 CAUTION No devices other than those listed in these tables have been tested for use with the delivery system Using unt...

Page 3: ...nd of the sheath is tapered 6 Turn the rotating luer on the dilator clockwise to lock the components together 7 Advance the dilator and sheath over the guidewire until the sheath is positioned according to the device s instructions for use 8 Turn the rotating luer on the dilator counterclockwise to unlock the dilator Slowly remove the dilator from the sheath WARNING Remove the dilator slowly to pr...

Page 4: ...ligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at its option at its factory this product if returned within the warranty period to AGA Medical Corporation and after confirmed to be defective by the manufacturer EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AGA MEDICAL CORPORATION DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY AS TO...

Page 5: ...ecommended delivery sheath catheter dimensions Federal law USA restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or properly licensed practitioner Indication of conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives ...

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