Sizing up the Latest Venous Thrombectomy Devices

Introduction: Endovascular thrombectomy devices for treatment of acute clot in DVT, PE, as well as AVF and AVG thrombosis have developed at a rapid rate over the last few years. Recent iterative improvements have been made on existing thrombectomy devices and completely new devices have been introduced.

Method(s): To review and familiarize the reader with the myriad of new thrombectomy devices approved for central and peripheral venous vasculature including indications for use, advantages and disadvantages, and practical tips for use.

Result(s): Advantages and disadvantages of Inari Medical FlowTriever 2, ClotTriever BOLD, and FlowSaver are discussed as well as Penumbra Lightning Aspiration Tubing and CATD. Angiodynamics AlphaVac and BD Aspirex are also discussed.

Conclusion(s): With improved technology comes new devices and associated learning curves. Choosing the correct thrombectomy device is sometimes a matter of preference but nonetheless important for achieving results.

Publication History

Article published online:
09 February 2023