The Amplatzer Vascular Plug 4 is delivered through a 0.038 diagnostic catheter which increases the options for using these types of vascular occluders. The type 4 plug effectively has 4 layers of occluding mesh. The advantage of this type of plug is its flexibility and small profile allowing it...

At CIRSE 2014, Terumo annunced ?the launch of AZUR CX. ?They said that the soft .018? detachable coil has been optimised to deliver Best-in-Class, cross-sectional coverage. ?It is a complex-shaped, bare platinum coil with an inner core of hydrogel that expands from the inside out. ?The unique...

This is a new development on the vascular plug them from EV3. As far as we are aware ths is the only vascular plug that you can deliver through a micro catheter. It should enable rapid and complete occlusion of even very small vessels. The plug is made from nitinol and partially covered with...

The VortX Occlusion Coil from Boston Scientific is designed for use in peripheral embolization procedures. The pushable coil with conical shape and apex-first deployment is constructed from platinum to enhance visualization under fluoroscopy.  

This absorbable gelatin sponge is commonly used for aiding wound haemostasis during orthopaedic and other surgery but is also used extensively as an embolic agent in Interventional Radiology. The embolic effects are temporary. It is also used to plug PTC tracts to prevent bile leakage on drain...