This filter is made from 316L stainless steel alloy that is nonferromagnetic and is MR compatible. It has a dual level arrangement with 6 short hooked legs to ensure fixation to the caval wall and 3 longer legs for centering. It requires a 7F system for insertion. It is approved...

This has a novel design with two nitinol spiral elements crimped at the ends to form a symmetric double-looped helical structure. A filter mesh designed to capture clots is attached to one loop.     'A brief history of inferior vena cava filters and analysis of current devices' -...

The TRAPEASE Permanent Vena Cava Filter from Cordis is designed for the treatment and prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism. The filter is deployed via a 6F sheathed induction kit.  The updated temporary version is the OptEase filter.     'A brief history of inferior...

This was the first nitinol filter on the market. It has a similar design to the G2 with a lower level of anchoring legs and an upper level for capturing clots.  The main difference is that the upper level is composed of loops of wire rather than struts.     'A brief history...

This filter is available in stainless steel or titanium variations. It is designed to reduce the tilting problems identified with the Titanium Greenfield model by using over-the-wire insertion. It also uses an alternating hook arrangement that has been shown to reduce tilt and migration. One...