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titanium Greenfield IVC filter

• low profile: 14.3 Fr introducer sheath
• percutaneous placement
• lack of ferromagnetic properties
• low recurrent PE rate (3-5%)
• low IVC thrombosis rate (1-9%)
• successful placement (97%)

disadvantages:

• maximum caval diameter = 28mm
• tilting/leg assymetry
• difficult placement from left femoral approach

see also: indications

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