Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter is the isolation device of veins that can “prevent pulmonary embolism.”

The unique design and material of the filter offers effective filtration and can enter the smallest area and stent through percutaneous sheath introducer with the inner diameter of 7 French-sized catheter. The implementation of placement is fast & effictent.

When to use

Under the following circumstances, G2 X stents the G2X filter in femoral veins permanently through vena cava, which prevents the recurrence of pulmonary embolism:

• For patients with chronic recurrent pulmonary embolism who could not tolerate anticoagulant.
• Having used anticoagulants but the efficacy is rather poor.
• Existing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism IVC filtor is, used to prevent venous thrombosis drifting that leads to further pulmonary embolism.
• Patients with deep vein thrombosis who cannot tolerate anticoagulants, IVC filter can be applied to prevent massive pulmonary embolism.  

Possible Side Effects or Complications

• Expansion failure or incomplete expansion with filter, incorrect position of filter, and slanting filter.
• Filter relocation, shift or deviation: shifting could be caused by improper development or forced relocation.
• Filter fracture: Known inferior vena cava filter complications. There are some reports regarding severe pulmonary and cardia complications occurred with the vena cava filter, which require the recovery through the lumen of blood vessel and/or surgical technology.
• The reports regarding severe pulmonary and cardiac complications require the recovery through the lumen of blood vessel and/or surgical technology.
• Perforation or other IVC wall acute or chronic damage.
• Acute to recurrent pulmonary embolism.
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), thrombosis in inserted area, vein thrombosis / occlusion, air embolism, remote-end embolism.
• Bleeding, hematoma or nerve damage, initma opening, vascular injury, arteriovenous fistula, postphlebitic syndrome, thrombophlebitis, and venous ulcers in punctured area or follow-up recovery area.
• Restriction of blood flow, and occlusion of small vessels.
• Infection, inflammation and redness.
• Implantation for stenosis
• Back or abdominal pain.
• Hemothorax, pneumothorax, and organ damage.
• Stroke, hemorrhage
• Pain

Post-Surgery Care Instructions

• Patients undergoing IVC filter placement from the inguinal region will require sandbag compression for 2 hours after the procedure (may increase/decrease depending on the condition) and need to lie down for at least 4 hours.
• The patients may experience some pain at puncture sites. The discomfort could be relieved by some analgesics.
• Avoid strenuous exercise until one month after the procedure.
• For any further questions, please consult with your physician or nurses for relevant information.