7
6
Step 4:
Pull the AZUR
®
Peripheral Hydrocoil
Embolization System out of the
housing hoop, until you see the black
shrink lock.
Step 5:
Slide the black shrink lock proximally
to expose the tab on the introducer
sheath. Note: Shrink lock does not
peel away.
Step 6:
Continue to pull the AZUR
®
Peripheral
Hydrocoil Embolization System out of
the housing hoop.
Slowly advance coil out of the
introducer sheath and inspect distal
tip of coil for any irregularities or
damages.
The following pre-softening procedure is optional. The AZUR
®
Peripheral Hydrocoil Embolization System may also be used
without pre-softening.
Step 7 (optional):
Prepping techniques include using warm sterile saline solution or steam until coil takes shape; about 5–10 seconds.
Steps 4-6
Step 7
Note: The Hydrogel will not begin to expand until the coil is exposed to blood.