VenaTech™ Convertible

The convertible vena cava filter

• Excellent effectiveness of caval filtration is combined with the possibility of filter
• deactivation
• For femoral or jugular approach
• Wire design and high flexibility to accommodate vena cava up to 32 mm in diameter
• Unique patented concept of deactivation: When it is clinically indicated to discontinue filtration, the filter elements are converted to an open configuration and the Vena Cava lumen is restored to its original state.

Filter Conversion

• Advance gooseneck snare catheter to the top of the filter hook
• Capture the hook on the cone of the filter with the loop of the gooseneck snare
• Advance the gooseneck catheter downward until it covers the hook
• Unlock filter head (pull snare proximally until filter head unlocks)
• Retrieve filter head