What is an Acculink stent?
2.0 INDICATIONS The ACCULINK TM Carotid Stent System, used in conjunction with Guidant carotid embolic protection systems, is indicated for the treatment of patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy (See Section 7.0 of these instructions) who require carotid revascularization and meet the …
What is an Xact stent?
The Xact® Carotid Stent System ((Xact®), used in conjunction with the Abbott Vascular Devices embolic. protection system is indicated for the improvement of the lumen diameter of carotid arteries in patients. considered at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require percutaneous carotid.
Are carotid stents MRI safe?
All current stents are MRI safe and MRI can be done anytime.
Are carotid stents drug eluting?
Drug eluting stents have shown to attenuate this complication. Currently, no clinical data on drug eluting stents in carotid arteries are available. This article discusses the current literature on carotid artery stenting and the potential role of drug eluting stents in this field.
Can you have a CT scan if you have a stent?
Mammography, CT scanning, x-rays and nuclear stress tests are considered safe for people with stents.
How long do carotid artery stents last?
Once a stent is placed in a carotid artery, the stent permanently stays inside the artery. Once placed, the stent permanently stays inside the artery. There is a 2-3% risk of repeat narrowing if the stent also gets blocked in the future. This usually happens within the first 6-9 months.
How do I report an adverse event with the acculink stent system?
S Lil F /N\\T Any device related adverse event occurring involving the ACCULINK’ Carotid Stent System should be reported immediately to Guidant Corporation, Customer Service, at (800) 227-9902. If outside the USA, call (951) 914-4669.
How do I use acculinktm carotid stent system?
Maintain the patient’s Activated Clotting Time (ACT) at > 250 seconds throughout ACCULINKTM Carotid Stent System usage to prevent thrombus formation on the device. Maintain continuous flush while removing and reinserting devices on the guide wire. Perform all exchanges slowly to prevent air embolism or trauma to the artery.
How far does the artifact extend from the acculink stent?
In non-clinical testing, the image artifact caused by the device extents approximately 5 mm from the Acculink Carotid Stent when imaged with a spin echo pulse sequence and a 3.0 Tesla MRI system.
Can a second acculinktm stent be used for adequate coverage?
Should adequate coverage by one stent be impossible, a second ACCULINKTM Stent may be used. The second stent should have the same internal diameter as the first stent deployed. If a tapered stent is used and a Printed on: 08/19/2004 EL204261 (8/18/04) Page 26 of 34 113 InrI IrFIF