B. Braun VenaTech RETRIEVABLE 04435150, Instructions For Use Manual

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Symbols Glossary
Please refer to the Symbols in these Instructions For Use
Fig. 18 Jugular / Femoral / Subclavian approaches
Fig. 19 Contents of the kit
Fig. 20 Caution, consult accompanying documents
Fig. 21 Recommended Vena Cava Diameter
Fig. 22 Design and length of the filter
Fig. 23 Use by date
Fig. 24 Lot number
Fig. 25 Catalogue number
Fig. 26 Sterilized using ethylene oxide
Fig. 27 Manufacturer
Fig. 28 Do not re-use
Fig. 29 Do not resterilize
Fig. 30 Do not use if package is damaged
Fig. 31 Keep away from rain
Device Description
The VenaTech® RETRIEVABLE, Vena Cava Filter System is manufactured from a cobalt chromium alloy and is
pre-loaded in a dual approach cartridge for implantation via either a femoral, jugular, subclavian or brachial
approach using a 7F co-axial introducer system.
System contents
- 7F Introducer sheath with hemostasis valve and side port tubing (Fig. A)
- 7F Dilator (Fig. B)
- Pre-loaded filter in its cartridge (Filter : ø 40mm and Height : 53 mm) (Fig. C)
- Cartridge cradle (Fig. D)
- Short Pusher (Fig. E)
- Long Pusher (Fig. F)
- PTFE coated “J” guidewire, 1500 mm in length, 0.035” (0.89 mm) in diameter (Fig. G)
Introducer Sheath Dilator Short Pusher Long Pusher
Total length (mm) 610 687 183 657
Usable length (mm) 560 648 146 620
Internal diameter (mm) 2.43 1.00 NA NA
External diameter (mm) 3.10 2.33 2.33 2.30
Important Information
Instructions For Use
These Instructions For Use (IFU) are to be used when implantation via the femoral approach has been
selected. Set aside the manual provided for the other approaches prior to beginning the implantation
procedure.
Use of this device
The VenaTech® RETRIEVABLE, Vena Cava Filter System, should only be used by physicians who have
experience with the technical and clinical requirements of Vena Cava Filter implantation.