Details
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 benign prostatic hyperplasia
Device ID00884450299449
Single useYes
MRI safetyLabeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
SizeSize Range-100-300 µm