Comparing various types of snares and forceps for stent retrieval
Coronary stent loss complications
After deciding on the approach to take, deciding which tool to use can be complicated, here is a comprehensive list of the various stent snares and forceps brands in use today, helping to guide you in making that critical decision.
Snare comparison table
The various stent snare brands include: Microsnare Kit, EN Snare and MICRO Elite snare 0 014"
DEVICE | BRAND | LOOP/WORKING DIAMETER (mm) | SNARE LENGTH (cm) | CATHETER SIZE (Fr) | CATHETER LENGTH (cm) |
Microsnare | Medtronic | 2, 4, 7mm | 175, 200cm | 2.3 - 3Fr | 150, 175cm |
EN Snare | Merit Medical | 2-4, 4-8mm | 175cm | 3.2Fr | 150cm |
MICRO Elite snare 0 014'' | Vascular Solutions | 2, 4, 7mm | 180cm |
Forceps comparison table
The various types of forceps include: Vascular Retrieval Forceps, Flexible Myocardial Biopsy Forceps (Bioptome) and Maslanka Grasping Forceps
DEVICE | BRAND | DIAMETER (Fr) | LENGTH (cm) |
Vascular Retrieval Forceps | Cook Medical | 3Fr | 120cm |
Flexible Myocardial Biopsy Forceps (Bioptome) | Cook Medical | 3Fr | 120cm |
Maslanka Grasping Forceps | BVM Medical | 5.4Fr | 160cm |
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