In patients with chronically occluded central veins, the current approach is to move to another vein if a subsequent central venous catheter (CVC) is needed. Failed venous access attempts may prevent permanent arteriovenous (AV) access, increasing patient morbidity and the overall cost of care.1
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Learn More About the Surfacer® Inside-Out® Access Catheter System
Features & Benefits
To restore and preserve access in chronically occluded veins, John Gurley, M.D.2 developed the Inside-Out® approach – allowing clinicians to change the standard of care.
RESTORE ACCESS AND SUSTAIN CENTRAL VENOUS ACCESS
- Achieves reliable and repeatable central venous access to the right internal jugular (RIJ) vein
- Preserves the viability of secondary central veins
- Optimizes placement and maturation of permanent AV access
RELIABLE PROCEDURE
- 100% (12 of 12) of patients underwent successful central venous access placement3
- 100% (12 of 12) of patients maintained patency of central venous access through long-term follow-up visit3
- No device-related adverse events were reported within 48 hours and at 14-day follow-up visit1
REDUCE COSTS
- Supports the achievement of permanent AV access which reduces hemodialysis provider cost and downtime by decreasing catheter-associated morbidity and complications1
- Easier, minimally invasive procedure compared to surgical bypass for patients with totally occluded central veins
Inside-Out® Approach
To restore and preserve access in chronically occluded veins, John Gurley, M.D. developed the Inside-Out® approach – allowing clinicians to change the standard of care.
The Surfacer® System is inserted through the femoral vein and navigated to an exit point in the right internal jugular (RIJ) vein. This proprietary Inside-Out® approach achieves access to an occluded RIJ vein while preserving the viability of secondary central veins.
Clinical Studies
SAVE STUDY (Status: Enrolling)
The SAVE ( Surfacer® System to Facilitate Access in VEnous Occlusions) Clinical Study is designed to confirm clinical performance and safety of the Surfacer® Inside-Out® Access Catheter System to facilitate the entry and placement of central venous access catheters in patients with limited or diminishing upper body venous access.
Design and methodology
- Prospective, multicenter, post market clinical follow-up study
- Patients referred for placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) and who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria
Primary endpoints
- PERFORMANCE
- SAFETY
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FIRST-IN HUMAN STUDY (Status: Complete)
The first-in-human study was designed to assess the safety and feasibility of the Surfacer® Inside-Out® Access Catheter System.
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Design and methodology
- Single-center feasibility study
- N=12 patients with compromised upper venous occlusive disease
Results
All 12 patients received an access catheter, which remained in place and functional throughout long-term follow-up of 14 days. Results demonstrate this novel Inside-Out® approach provides safe and effective percutaneous central venous access, despite chronic occlusion of the superior vena cava.
E.U. Post-market Clinical Experience with Surfacer System White Paper
REFERENCES
- Data on file
- Department of Cardiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
- Ebner A, Gallo S, Cetraro C, Gurley J, Minarsch L. Inside-Out Upper Body Venous Access: The first-in-human experiences with a novel approach using the Surfacer Inside-out Access Catheter System. Endovascular Today. June 2013.
a. Mild hematoma at the clavicular exit due to tunneling and unrelated to the Surfacer device. Manual compression was not required.
b. At 48-hour and 14-day follow-up unrelated to the Surfacer device. Manual compression was not required.
b. At 48-hour and 14-day follow-up.
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Trademark | Expanded Family Name1 | Manufacturer | Introducer OD French Size (F) | Introducer Useable Length (cm) | Workstation French Size (F) | Workstation Length (cm) | Target ID French Size (F) | Target Quantity | Delivery Instrumnt OD Size (F) | Delivery Instrumnt Length (cm) | Needle Guide OD Size (F) | Needle Wire Size (F) | Needle Wire Length (cm) | Sterilization | Latex Free | Country of Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600200 | Surfacer® | Surfacer® Inside-Out® Access Catheter System | Bluegrass Vascular | 18F | 20.0 cm (7.9") | 10F | 64.5 cm (25.4") | 26F | 2 | 7F | 95 cm (37.4") | 3F | 2F | 35.0 cm (13.77") | ETO | Yes | Made in U.S.A. |
