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Anaconda™ BluGlide™

Product Information

Key Benefits

  • Superhydrophilic introducer sheath1
  • Uniquely repositionable2-4
  • Superb device flexibility3,5
  • Bifurcate body system with intrinsic magnet  wire2
  • Secure3,4

Anaconda™ AAA Stent Graft System

The AnacondaTM AAA Stent Graft System with BluGlide™ introducer sheath is designed and indicated for the repair of infra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysms.

The AnacondaTM AAA Stent Graft System with BluGlide™ introducer sheath represents a new generation of AAA stent graft system. With state-of-the-art superhydrophilic coating technology and of a modular design, it is the only repositionable device that also features exceptional flexibility.1

Product Detail

Anaconda™ AAA Stent Graft System

The AnacondaTM AAA Stent Graft System with BluGlide™ introducer sheath represents a new generation of AAA stent graft system.

Delivery

The BluGlide™ introducer sheath features:

  • A state-of-the-art superhydrophilic coating that significantly smoothes the passage of the introducer sheath through the arteries1
  • A kink resistant design with graduated stiffness that provides:
    • Controlled delivery1
    • Excellent manoeuvring and tracking for varying patient anatomies1

The soft, smooth, low profile tip aids the introduction of the system and the radiopaque sheath tip marker enables accurate device deployment.1

Anaconda™ delivery system with BluGlide™ introducer sheath

*Note: Wet the entire surface of the outer sheath with sterile heparinised saline in accordance with the product Instructions for Use.

Control

The uniquely repositionable deployment system enables the relocation of the proximal ring stents for optimal positioning. 2, 3, 4

Anaconda™ Deployed Anaconda™ Collapsed Anaconda™ Re-deployed
Deployed Collapsed Re-deployed

The body system intrinsic magnet wire enables easy cannulation of the contralateral limb of the body device.2, 6, 7

Magnets

Device Flexibility

The multiple, independent ring stent design provides maximum flexibility to cater for varying patient anatomies and minimises the potential for kinking. 3, 6

Anaconda™ Flared & Straight legs & Assembled Body & Legs

Pre-implantation Post-implantation
Pre-implantation Post-implantation

(3D reconstruction images courtesy of Dr. P. Bungay, Derby, England).

Security and fixation

The dual proximal ring stent design with hooks provides an excellent sealing function with positive fixation as an additional security against stent graft migration. 3, 4

Anaconda™ Security and Fixation

 

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References (Click to expand)

  1. Supporting Post-Market Clinical Data on file at Vascutek
  2. Saratzis N. et al. (2008)
    Anaconda Aortic Stent-Graft: Single-Center Experience of a New Commercially Available Device for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
    J Endovasc Ther,15:33-41
  3. Data on file at Vascutek
  4. Stehr A. et al (2007)
    Early Experience Shows Rapid Shrinking of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms after Endovascular Treatment with Anaconda™ Device
    VASA, 36:199-204
  5. Stella A. et al (2009)
    The Advantages of Anaconda™ Endograft for AAA
    J Cardiovascular Surg, 50:145-152
  6. Reid D. et al. (2007)
    Anaconda™: An Entirely Redeployable Endoluminal Graft with Magnet-Assisted Limb Deployment
    J Endovasc Ther, 14:I124-125
  7. Freyrie A. et al. (2007)
    Preliminary Results of Anaconda™ Aortic Endografts: A Single Center Study
    Eur J of Vasc Endovasc Surg, 34:693-698


Literature

Literature

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Instructions For Use

IFU - Instructions For Use

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Anaconda™ AAA Stent Graft System

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Anaconda™ AAA Stent Graft System - Iliac Stent Graft

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Animation

Anaconda™ AAA Stent Graft SYSTEM Implant Animation

Anaconda™ Implant Animation

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Tags

AAA, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Anaconda, BluGlide, Endovascular, Radiopaque, Stent, Superhydrophilic