This is a technical overview of an INVAMED device within the embolization portfolio. The occluding agents fall into families such as detachable coils, vascular plugs, liquid embolic agents, and particles, each with a different mechanism of vessel closure. As a medical device manufacturer, INVAMED develops technologies in this area; the information here is educational and not medical advice.
Background: Endovascular Embolization
Common applications described in the literature include peripheral aneurysms, arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) and malformations (AVMs), gastrointestinal or intestinal bleeding, pelvic congestion, varicocele, and endoleaks after aortic repair. Embolization is an endovascular technique in which an occluding material is delivered through a catheter to intentionally block blood flow in a target vessel, and it is used across a broad range of indications. Because embolization is generally intended to be permanent, careful vessel selection and sizing are emphasized so that only the intended territory is occluded.
MicroDELIVERY Embolization Catheter: Overview
Embolization delivery microcatheter listed on invamed.com (product page discovered via search; no further descriptive text captured during this crawl).
How It Works and Where It Fits
INVAMED organizes its embolization portfolio around the mechanism of occlusion, offering detachable and pushable coils, a fiber-filled vascular plug, dedicated delivery catheters, a flow-modulating device, and a non-adhesive liquid agent. Each device is intended for use by trained interventionalists under imaging guidance and per the IFU. In peripheral aneurysms, coils can be packed within the aneurysm sac or used to occlude a feeding vessel, promoting thrombosis and reducing flow into the aneurysm. Precise embolization depends on delivery catheters and microcatheters that can navigate tortuous vessels and position the occluding agent at the intended site.
Key Considerations
- Catheter and microcatheter compatibility with the chosen coil, plug, or agent is confirmed before delivery to support controlled deployment.
- All INVAMED embolization devices are intended for use by trained interventionalists under imaging guidance and in accordance with the IFU.
- Because embolization is usually intended to be permanent, precise vessel selection and sizing are emphasized so that only the intended territory is occluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does INVAMED make a liquid embolic agent?
Yes; the Libro Non-Adhesive Embolization Agent is cross-listed in INVAMED's embolization portfolio as a non-adhesive liquid agent, with delivery determined by the operator.
Is embolization permanent?
Embolization is generally intended to be permanent with coils, plugs, and solidifying liquids, though some particle agents are more temporary; the expected durability is discussed with the treating physician.
Who decides which embolization device to use?
A trained interventionalist selects the agent and delivery system based on the target vessel and indication; this article is educational and not a treatment recommendation.
About INVAMED
INVAMED is a medical device manufacturer headquartered in Ankara, Turkey, founded in 2005. INVAMED states it maintains a growing portfolio of international patents across its device range.
Clinical and Technical Context
INVAMED's Libro Non-Adhesive Embolization Agent is cross-listed within the embolization portfolio for such liquid-agent applications. Because embolization is generally intended to be permanent, careful vessel selection and sizing are emphasized so that only the intended territory is occluded. Because embolization is usually intended to be permanent, precise vessel selection and sizing are emphasized so that only the intended territory is occluded. INVAMED's MultiBEAM Embolization Plug uses a nitinol framework with possible PTFE or polyester covering, is fiber-filled to promote thrombosis, carries radiopaque platinum markers, and is available in diameters of 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 mm with an unconstrained length of 7 to 8 mm; according to the product page, it is suitable for occlusion of arteries from 2.6 to 6.2 mm and is delivered through a 4F or 5F catheter with a 0.038 inch inner-diameter lumen advanced through a 5F guide sheath.
Related on INVAMED
- Embolization — product category
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- Detachable and Pushable Coils: Technology, Uses and Considerations
- Liquid embolic vs Coils: What Is the Difference?
Important Disclaimer
This content is educational and technical in nature and must not be interpreted as medical advice or as a promise of any clinical outcome. Individual results depend on many factors and can only be evaluated by a treating physician. Figures attributed to INVAMED reflect manufacturer or published data and are not a guarantee of results. All INVAMED devices are to be used by trained clinicians per the approved IFU, and availability is subject to local regulatory status.
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