The biopearl from terumo is said to be the worlds first resorbable drug eluting microsphere. The idea is to deliver the drug to the TACE target lesion then allow gradual restoration of blood flow to allow repeated lesion access. They are compatible with doxorubicin, epirubicin and...
read full descriptionThe Bullfrog and Cricket Micro-Infusion Catheters are catheter-guided systems designed to inject — directly and non-systemically — therapeutic agents through blood vessel walls into deep tissues. According to he maufacturer, therapies can be developed and delivered...
read full descriptionEmboCept are a new type of starch biodegradeable micropsheres produced by Sirtex in collaboration with Magle Group from Sweden. Embocept DSM 50 um can be used as an adjuvant in the treatment of inoperable liver and lung carcinoma combined with cytostatic agents. It's currently licenced for...
read full descriptionThese are polyethylene glycol (PEG) embolisation microspheres that can be loaded with a variety of chemotherapeutic drugs: doxorubicin, irinotecan, idarubicin and epirubicin. Terumo claim enhanced suspension characteristics and tight calibration of size. They can absorb the following:...
read full descriptionMicroballoon Interventions a Technical Revolution in Transarterial Embolization Terumo Interventional Oncology Division presents Occlusafe TM an occlusive micro-balloon. Through Pressure Gradient Effect, Occlusafe TM as micro-balloon catheter, offers...
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