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AngioDynamics Unveils Novel Catheter Design
AngioDynamics, a manufacturer of medical devices used by interventional radiologists, nephrologists and surgeons for the minimally invasive treatment of cancer and peripheral vascular disease, launched Centros™, a self-centering, tunneled hemodialysis access catheter.
Designed by Stephen R. Ash, MD, FACP, Centros represents a new approach for central venous dialysis catheters. The distal end of the catheter has a unique curved configuration; placed in the superior vena cava, its curved tips keep the ports of the catheter centered in the SVC, away from the vein walls. The tips of the catheter are not placed in the atrium, but in the lower third of the SVC.
“Based on our clinical trials with Centros, we believe that our novel design will enable excellent, uncompromised blood flow for a longer period than other, currently available dialysis catheters,” said Dr. Ash. “Patients would therefore benefit from a faster procedure and fewer interventions, which are often required for clots, sheathing or other complications.”
“The market for chronic dialysis catheters exceeds $150 million,” said Eamonn Hobbs, AngioDynamics president and CEO. “We know this market well, and believe that Centros represents a significant improvement for patients and physicians compared to the currently available technology. AngioDynamics is driven by innovation, and working with Dr. Ash to bring Centros into the marketplace has been a true privilege. We are all excited to put this innovative device in the hands of our physician customers.”
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