Device typeEmbolization particle, non-bioabsorbable: A non-bioabsorbable, implantable bead/microsphere intended to be introduced into the peripheral vasculature during an interventional radiology procedure to treat hypervascularized tumours and arteriovenous malformation in a variety of anatomies (e.g., head, neck, spine, liver, genitourinary tract, uterus, gastrointestinal, limbs and lungs); it does not include a pharmaceutical agent. It is typically available as injectable solution containing numerous microspheres [e.g., compressible polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) microspheres] intended to permanently obstruct blood flow to the tumour/malformation.
FDA categoryAGENTS,EMBOLIC,FOR TREATMENT OF UTERINE FIBROIDS
Device ID00827002096646
Catalog numberPVA-300
AvailabilityPrescription
Single useYes
SterileYes
LatexContains natural rubber latex
MRI safetyLabeling does not contain MRI Safety Information