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Directional atherectomy

Clinical evidence

Explore clinical studies and evidence that evaluate the effectiveness and safety of our directional atherectomy technologies.

Atherectomy Literature Review

The most comprehensive review of atherectomy literature for peripheral endovascular interventions to date found a large volume of published literature, with more than 300 papers, many representing the highest levels of evidence.

REALITY study

This study shows how the use of the HawkOne™ directional atherectomy system, followed by the IN.PACT™ Admiral™ drug-coated balloon, can achieve positive outcomes in treating peripheral artery disease.

DIRECT Trial

A head-to-head look at directional atherectomy versus orbital atherectomy in a single-center, randomized controlled trial

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DEFINITIVE LE study

DEFINITIVE LE is the largest independently adjudicated study of peripheral atherectomy conducted to date. It provides insight into the clinical utility of directional atherectomy with in a broad range of patients, including diabetics, non-diabetics, claudicants, and those with critical limb-threating ischemia.

Resources and case studies

We’ve gathered useful resources for physicians interested in the HawkOne™ device, including case studies, physician interviews, and how-to videos.

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