Nit-Occlud^® PDA

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Indications for Use:

The Nit-Occlud^® PDA coil is a permanently implanted prosthesis indicated for percutaneous, transcatheter closure of small to moderate size patent ductus arteriosus with a minimum angiographic diameter less than 4mm.

Caution: Do not implant the Nit-Occlud PDA into patients who have endocarditis, endarteritis, active infection, pulmonary hypertension (calculated PVR greater than 5 Wood Units), thrombus in a blood vessel through which access to the PDA must be obtained, thrombus in the vicinity of the implantation site at the time of the implantation or patients with a body weight < 11 lbs. (5 kg). An angiogram must be performed prior to implantation for measuring length and diameter of the PDA. Only the pfm medical implantation delivery catheter should be used to implant the device. Administration of 50 units of heparin per kg body weight should be injected after femoral sheaths are placed. Antibiotics should be given before (1 dose) and after implantation (2 doses) to prevent infection during the implant procedure. Do not implant the Nit-Occlud PDA in an MR environment. Do not pull the Nit-Occlud coil through heart valves or ventricular chambers. Contrast media should not be injected through the implantation catheter. The catheter must not be connected to high pressure injectors. Patients may have an allergic response to this device due to small amounts of nickel that has been shown to be released from the device in very small amounts. If the patient experiences allergic symptoms, such as difficulty in breathing or swelling of the face or throat, he/she should be instructed to seek medical assistance immediately. Antibiotic prophylaxis should be performed to prevent infective endocarditis during first 6 months after coil implantation. Potential Adverse Events: Air embolism, Allergic reaction to drug/contrast, Apnea, Arrhythmia requiring medical treatment or pacing, Arteriovenous fistula, Bacterial endocarditis, Blood loss requiring transfusion, Chest pain, Damage to the tricuspid or pulmonary valves, Death, Embolization of the occluder, requiring percutaneous or surgical intervention, Endarteritis, False aneurysm of the femoral artery, Fever,Headache/Migraine, Heart failure, Hemolysis after implantation of the occluder, Hypertension, Hypotension or shock, Infection, Myocardial infarction, Occluder fracture or damage, Perforation of the heart or blood vessels, Stenosis of the left pulmonary artery or descending thoracic aorta, Stroke/TIA, Thromboembolism (cerebral or pulmonary), Valvular Regurgitation, Vessel damage at the site of groin puncture (loss of pulse, hematoma etc.).