Novel Thrombectomy Technique Study
A novel dialysis access thrombectomy technique using the Chameleon™ PTA balloon catheter to perform imaging, thrombectomy, and angioplasty.
Innovative AV Access
- Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) cases: n=4
- Arteriovenous graft (AVG) cases: n=6
†In a retrospective, single-center case study.
Note: Risks may include vessel dissection, perforation, rupture, spasm, or need for additional intervention.
21.1
minutes
Average procedural time1
4.5
minutes
Average fluroro time1
37
mL
Average contrast volume1
Procedural cost savings
Contrast injection and medication administration (e.g., lytics) can be performed through the injection lumen of the device, making an introducer sheath optional while using the Chameleon™ PTA balloon catheter.1
- Eliminates the need for introducer sheaths
- Comparative cost differences using a PTA balloon(s) vs. mechanical thrombectomy
A procedure that matters
Thrombectomy is critical for prolonged AV access life and is a significant source of health care expenditures in patients with ESRD.1
~470,000
ESRD patients on hemodialysis in the US2
65%-85%
Vascular access loss due to thrombosis1
0.5-2.0
AVG thrombosis episodes
(per graft / year)1
66.05 min
Standard thrombectomy procedural time (Average)1
Review a PTA balloon catheter comparison study from the Journal of Vascular Access.
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1. Kramer, A., Ross, J., Gasparis, A.P. Chameleon™ PTA Balloon Catheter: A single device in managing thrombosed AV access. J Vasc Access. 2021; https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298211027477. Accessed June 23, 2021.
2. United States Renal Data System. 2019 USRDS Annual Data Report: Epidemiology of kidney disease in the United States. National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD, 2019.
