Successful retrieval of a Figulla Occlutech septal occluder - embolized device stability and potential solutions

Ann Pediatr Cardiol. 2016 May-Aug;9(2):161-3. doi: 10.4103/0974-2069.180672.

Abstract

Go to: We report a case of an atrial septal defect where a Figulla Occlutech device embolized into the right ventricle. As this device has no left atrial hub, we brought the bare device into the inferior vena cava and used a novel two-snare technique to slenderize the device into the sheath. This report highlights additional tips in transcatheter device retrieval.

Keywords: Atrial septal defect; Complications; embolization; septal occluder device.

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  • Case Reports