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Interventional Radiology

Boston Scientific has pioneered less-invasive medical devices for Interventional Radiology since co-founder John Abele acquired an interest in Medi-tech, Inc., a company developing alternatives to traditional surgery. Medi-tech's first products, steerable catheters, were introduced in 1969 and used in some of the earliest less-invasive procedures. Boston Scientific currently develops innovative devices for diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of diseases such as carotid artery disease, cancer, and peripheral artery disease.

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Boston Scientific is a pioneer in developing innovative products to help Interventional Radiologists improve the lives of patients.

Interlock™ Fibered IDC Occlusion System
Combining a retractable design with thrombogenic synthetic fiber bundles, the Interlock Fibered IDC Occlusion System is meant to provide you more control and precision during embolization procedures. Unlike pushable coils, its interlocking arms and delivery wire are meant to allow the coil to be advanced and retracted before final placement in the vessel, giving more control over delivery.

Renegade™ Hi-Flo Microcatheter
Setting the standard of performance in .027" I.D. microcatheters, the Renegade Hi-Flo Microcatheter is intended for distal access and exceptional flow. Its .027" inner lumen is meant to provide high flow delivery of viscous embolic materials, therapeutic agents and increased infusion pressures, and further enhances flow.

PolarCath™ Peripheral Dilatation System
The balloon catheter is a coaxial, dual balloon design and is made of PEBAX™ Material. Gas is contained in the inner balloon. Radiopaque markings enhance the visibility of the balloon under fluoroscopy during the procedure.

Over-the-Wire Greenfield™ Vena Cava Filter
The Stainless Steel Greenfield Vena Cava Filter with 12F/4.0mm Introducer System is indicated for the prevention of pulmonary embolism via placement in the vena cava in some specific situations.

98% patency rate equals that of previous Greenfield filters¹

Fathom™ .16 Steerable Guidewires
The Fathom Steerable Guidewire combines a nitinol hypotube distal segment with advanced microfabrication technology, creating a design that provides access of the most tortuous vasculature. Unlike conventional guidewires, the nitinol hypotube distal segment is meant to transmit turn-for-turn torque to enhance responsiveness and maneuverability.

PEBAX is a trademark of Arkema France.

Greenfield LJ, Proctor MC. The percutaneous Greenfield Filter: Outcomes and practice patterns. J Vasc Surg. 2000;32:888-93.

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