Microspheres And Pva Particles
PVA Plus™ Foam Embolization Particles
Indications for Use
PVA particles are indicated for arterial embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and hypervascular tumors in the peripheral vasculature, and for vascular occlusion of blood vessels within the neurovascular system for the embolization of AVMs and neoplastic lesions.
Key Specifications
- Material: Nonabsorbable synthetic polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) foam
- No colorant or other additives
- Uncoated particles
- Available in a range of particle sizes for selection based on desired effect and targeted vasculature
- Delivered via syringe through an infusion catheter of appropriate diameter for the selected particle size
- Manufactured by Surgica Corporation, 5090 Robert J. Matthews Parkway, No. 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Description
The subject devices are particles of nonabsorbable synthetic polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) foam. The devices do not contain any colorant or other additive, and are uncoated. Each is offered in a range of particle sizes, from which the clinician may select the particle size most appropriate for the desired effect and targeted vasculature. The devices are delivered to the selected vascular location by means of a syringe, through an infusion catheter of diameter appropriate for the selected particle size.