Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Retrieval SetUsed for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism via placement in the vena cava in the following situations:
• Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated; • Failure of anticoagulant therapy in thromboembolic diseases; • Emergency treatment following massive pulmonary embolism where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced; and • Chronic, recurrent pulmonary embolism where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated. |