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IMPEDE Embolization Plug

Device-Type

Vascular Plug

Manufacturer

Shape Memory Medical

Used in Procedure

Embolization

The IMPEDE Embolization Plug comprises a shape memory polymer plug and an anchor coil. The porous embolic scaffold supports the rapid formation of small interconnected clots throughout its structure. The biocompatible and non-inflammatory polymer promotes rapid conversion to organized thrombus, followed by collagen deposition without chronic active inflammation, which leads to a stable occlusion. The anchor coil offers stability in higher-flow locations and IMPEDE may be used in combination with IMPEDE-FX to minimize artifact in a single vessel.

Features and Benefits

High Embolic Material Volume, Inherent High Packing Density

Vascular plugs predictably and effectively fill space in a short time, generally leading to shorter procedure times and less radiation exposure. Each IMPEDE Embolization Plug offers a high embolic material volume and inherent 100% packing density. Packing density has been shown to be an important factor in avoiding recanalization.


Minimal Artifact

The shape memory polymer portion of the device has no artifact, which facilitates follow-up imaging.


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Use Case Examples

Federal (USA) law restricts these devices to sale, distribution and use by or on the order of a physician. Indications, contraindications, warnings and instructions for use can be found in the product labeling supplied with each device.

Safety informations

Federal (USA) law restricts these devices to sale, distribution and use by or on the order of a physician. Indications, contraindications, warnings and instructions for use can be found in the product labeling supplied with each device.

Potential adverse events

Potential adverse events that may occur during or after a procedure include, but are not limited to: 

• Air embolus

• Occlusion of unintended vessel

• Allergic reaction/toxic effects

• Peripheral embolism

• Bleeding

• Pulmonary embolism

• Death

• Recanalization

• Device migration

• Residual flow

• Fever

• Stroke/TIA

• Foreign material embolic event

• Surgical intervention

• Hematoma

• Unintended thrombosis

• Hemolysis

• Vascular access site complication

• Infection

• Vessel trauma/perforation 


Device Documents

Related Device SKUs

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SKU Name Device SKUs Model Vessel diameter (mm) Proximal marker diameter (mm) Expanded SMP plug diameter (mm) SMP plug length (mm) Anchor coil diameter (mm) Catheter ID Min (mm) Catheter ID Max (mm)
IMP-05, Impede Embolization Plug
IMP-05, Impede Embolization Plug
 		IMP-05 2 - 5 0.81 6 10 7 0.97 1.45
IMP-07, Impede Embolization Plug
IMP-07, Impede Embolization Plug
 		IMP-07 4 - 7 1.17 8 10 9 1.40 1.80
IMP-10, Impede Embolization Plug
IMP-10, Impede Embolization Plug
 		IMP-10 6 - 10 1.65 12 15 13 1.78 2.29
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IMP-05, Impede Embolization Plug
  • Model : IMP-05
  • Procedure : -
  • Vessel diameter (mm) : 2 - 5
  • Proximal marker diameter (mm) : 0.81
  • Expanded SMP plug diameter (mm) : 6
  • SMP plug length (mm) : 10
  • Anchor coil diameter (mm) : 7
  • Catheter ID Min (mm) : 0.97
  • Catheter ID Max (mm) : 1.45
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IMP-07, Impede Embolization Plug
  • Model : IMP-07
  • Procedure : -
  • Vessel diameter (mm) : 4 - 7
  • Proximal marker diameter (mm) : 1.17
  • Expanded SMP plug diameter (mm) : 8
  • SMP plug length (mm) : 10
  • Anchor coil diameter (mm) : 9
  • Catheter ID Min (mm) : 1.40
  • Catheter ID Max (mm) : 1.80
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IMP-10, Impede Embolization Plug
  • Model : IMP-10
  • Procedure : -
  • Vessel diameter (mm) : 6 - 10
  • Proximal marker diameter (mm) : 1.65
  • Expanded SMP plug diameter (mm) : 12
  • SMP plug length (mm) : 15
  • Anchor coil diameter (mm) : 13
  • Catheter ID Min (mm) : 1.78
  • Catheter ID Max (mm) : 2.29

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