MicroVention is a developer of catheter-based technologies for the endovascular treatment of peripheral and cerebral vascular diseases.
MicroVention was acquired by Teruo in 2006.
PHIL™ (precipitating hydrophobic injectable liquid) from MicroVention Terumo is a direct competitor to ONYX liquide embolic agent from Covidien. It uses iodine based contrast bonded to the polymer to make it radio opaque rather than the Tantalum used in Onyx. It is available in three...
read full descriptionWhich Medical Device of the Year 2012 Runner-Up: Interventional Radiology Our nominator said, “Revolutionised the transarterial embolisation of AVM when use with ONYX.” We say, “An excellent innovative adjunct that increases the safety of...
read full descriptionThe Scepter XC Occlusion Balloon Catheter from MicroVention is designed for use in the peripheral and neurovascular vessels for temporary vascular occlusion as well as balloon-assisted embolization of intracranial aneurysms. The Scepter XC Occlusion device is a dual coaxial lumen catheter with...
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