Case Study

Problem: Interventional cardiologists using AngioVac Gen 3 reported limited reach and flexibility when navigating tortuous vasculature to remove emboli from the pulmonary artery. The existing system lacked precision, with components behaving like a “slinky,” complicating deep navigation and control during embolectomy procedures.

Solution: HaA PD redesigned the cannula with a lower profile, braided dual-durometer shafts, and an angled tip for improved flexibility and control. We refined component lengths and geometry through simulated vasculature testing, enabling reliable navigation and retrieval from both jugular and femoral access points.

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