Merit Maestro® Microcatheters
During your procedures, having a reliable microcatheter will enhance efficiency and provide the outcomes you expect for small-vessel…
Embosphere Microspheres are biocompatible and nonresorbable with cell adhesion properties for complete and durable mechanical occlusion.
Elastic properties allow temporary compression of up to 33%, facilitating smooth microcatheter passage. Resilient material returns to stated diameter after delivery, contributing to durable and targeted results.
The hydrophilic surface and spherical shape of Embosphere Microspheres prevent aggregation in the catheter lumen and vasculature.
Because they are non-aggregating, Embosphere Microspheres distribute predictably after embolization.
Embosphere Microspheres are available in six size ranges to allow physicians to target the microvasculature of the tumor and shut down the feeder network while maintaining patency of the major artery feeding the organ.
Embosphere Microspheres exhibit a consistent cross-sectional diameter for targeted delivery. Their round shape matches the vessel lumen to help ensure occlusion.
“Given the known risk of recurrence in patients with persistent tumor enhancement after UAE, it is concluded that tris-acryl gelatin microspheres should be the preferred agent for UAE at this time.”
Siskin GP, et al. Leiomyoma Infarction after Uterine Artery Embolization:
A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Tris-acryl Gelatin Microspheres versus Polyvinyl Alcohol Microspheres. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008; 19: 58-65.
“The primary embolic agent used was calibrated microspheres in 73% of cases (either Embosphere or Embosphere Gold, Biosphere Medical, Rockland, MA)…”
Siskin GP, et al. Leiomyoma Infarction after Uterine Artery Embolization:
Worthington-Kirsch R, et al. The Fibroid Registry for Outcomes Data (FIBROID) for Uterine Embolization – Short Term Outcomes. Obstet & Gynecol 2005; 106: 52-9.
[Patients] treated with TAGM were significantly more likely to have complete infarction of all leiomyomas…The use of spherical PVA particles in the manner described herein results in an unacceptably high rate of failed tumor infarction in UAE.
Spies JB, et al. Spherical Polyvinyl Alcohol Versus Trisacryl Gelatin Microspheres for Uterine Artery Embolization for Leiomyomas:
Results of a Limited Randomized Comparative Study. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2005;16:1431-7.
Over the long term, UFE using TAGM is effective and safe, with high levels of durable symptom control, improved health-related quality of life and patient satisfaction.
Spies JB, et al. Long-Term Outcome from Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Using Tris-Acryl Gelatin Microspheres. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2007; 18: 203-7
USA
Embosphere Microspheres are indicated for use in the embolization of:
European Union
Embosphere Microspheres are designed to occlude blood vessels, for therapeutic or preoperative purposes, in the following procedures:
1 Data as of January 2016