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Peripheral embolization products

MVP™ micro vascular plug system

<p>The MVP™ micro vascular plug system is indicated to obstruct or reduce the rate of blood flow in the peripheral vasculature.</p>

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Watch the MVP™ device occlude a vessel.

A single-device approach

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The MVP™ device offers a one-device approach with immediate occlusion.1,2 This reduces procedure time and radiation exposure.1,2

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The use of the MVP™ device can result in cost savings.2 It typically eliminates the need for multiple devices and minimizes need of reintervention, due to its low recanalization rates.2

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The MVP™ device provides a smooth and controlled procedure.1 It brings a combination of carefully engineered design features.

Limited presence of metal means minimal CT artifacts†,3

MVP™ device

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Coils

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Risks include embolic event, vessel trauma, device migration, allergic reaction, and stroke.

Microcatheter compatible

MVP™ micro vascular plug is compatible with both micro and diagnostic catheters.

  • MVP™-3 and MVP™-5: micro and diagnostic catheter deliverability
  • MVP™-7 and MVP™-9: diagnostic catheter deliverability

 

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Features

  1. Distal radiopaque marker for fluoroscopic visualization
  2. PTFE cover creates rapid occlusion and prevents recanalization4
  3. Proximal radiopaque marker for fluoroscopic visualization
  4. Easy and reliable detachment system4
  5. Soft wire for smooth navigation4
  6. Fully resheathable and repositionable during deployment‡,4

 

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Case studies

Showcase

A collection of cases for peripheral embolization solutions.

This interactive experience allows you to browse through the anatomy and review real case studies from experienced physicians. Get started and see the versatility of the MVP™ device.

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Hemorrhage case

Watch this case overview of a patient with trauma to the spleen.

Patient story

Marianne’s story on treating her hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)

Marianne was diagnosed with HHT in 1994 where she first learned about the disease and what it meant for her. Embolization treatment with the MVP™ device allowed her to increase her day-to-day quality of life while decreasing her risk of stroke.

Frequently asked questions

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The MVP™ device’s primary advantage over coils is the number of devices required to achieve full vascular occlusion; often only one MVP™ device is needed while multiple coils would typically be required.1 Compared to other devices, MVP™ device has a lower persistence rate and may be able to mitigate additional procedures related to reintervention and, therefore, associated costs.5

Typically one MVP™ device is sufficient to achieve strong and durable vessel occlusion as compared to multiple Amplatzer™* vascular plugs or coils.6

Innovative device design features, including increased control and immediate occlusion due to the PTFE partial covering, allows for less time spent in the operating room.2

The MVP™ micro vascular plug was determined to be MR Conditional. Nonclinical testing demonstrated that the MVP™ micro vascular plug device is MR Conditional. A patient with this device can be scanned safely, immediately after placement under the following conditions:

  • Static magnetic field of 3 Tesla or less
  • Maximum spatial gradient magnetic field of 9,000 Gauss/cm or less
  • Maximum MR system reported, whole body averaged specific absorption rate (SAR) of 4 W/kg for 15 minutes of scanning (i.e., per pulse sequence)
  • First Level Controlled Operating Mode for the MR system

Ordering information

Item number Recommended vessel size (mm) Outer diameter unconstrained (mm) Length unconstrained (mm) Delivery wire length (cm) Minimum
recommended micro catheter/delivery
catheter ID (in)		 Maximum
recommended length of micro catheter/
delivery catheter (cm)
MVP-3Q 1.5–3.0 5.3 12 180 0.021 153
MVP-5Q 3.0–5.0 6.5 12 180 0.027 153
MVP-7Q 5.0–7.0 9.2 16 165 0.041 (4 Fr) 120
MVP-9Q 7.0–9.0 13.0 18 165 0.043 (5 Fr) 120

 

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‡ Up to three times.

  1. Pellerin O, Maleux G, Dean C, Pernot S, Golzarian J, Sapoval M. Microvascular plug: a new embolic material for hepatic arterial skeletonization. Cardiovasc Interv Radiol. 2014;37(6):1597–1601. doi:10.1007/s00270-014-0889-y.
  2. Ratnani R, Sutphin PD, Koshti V, et al. Retrospective comparison of pulmonary arteriovenous malformation embolization with polytetrafluoroethylene-covered nitinol microvascular plug, Amplatzer plug, and coils in patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2019;30(7):1089–1097. doi:10.1016/j.jvir.2019.02.025.

  1. Park JJ, Park JM. Reduced metal artifacts on CT utilizing the Medtronic MVP™ microvascular plug system. Endovascular Today. 2017;16(10):34–36.
  2. Based on TR13-067 rev B, TR13-081 rev A, TR12-054 rev A, TR14-061 rev A, TR14-062 rev A, TR14-065 rev A. Bench test data may not be indicative of clinical performance. Medtronic data on file. October 2024.
  3. Bailey CR, Arun A, Towsley M, et al. MVP™ micro vascular plug systems for the treatment of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2019;42(3):389–395. doi:10.1007/s00270-018-2106-x.
  4. Latif MA, Bailey CR, Motaghi M, et al. Postembolization persistence of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations: A retrospective comparison of coils and Amplatzer and micro vascular plugs using propensity score weighting. ARJ Am J Roentgenol. 2023;220(1):95–103. doi:10.2214/AJR.21.27218.