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Physicians can be added to the Symplicity™ specialist finder after demonstrating sufficient experience with the Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation (RDN) system.

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Indications, Safety, and WarningsIndications for useThe Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation system is indicated to reduce blood pressure as an adjunctive treatment in patients with hypertension in whom lifestyle modifications and antihypertensive medications do not adequately control blood pressure. ContraindicationsThe Symplicity Spyral™ system is contraindicated in patients with any of the following conditions:

Renal artery diameter < 3 mm or > 8 mm

Renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD)

Stented renal artery (< 3 months prior to RDN procedure)

Renal artery aneurysm

Renal artery diameter stenosis > 50%

Pregnancy

Presence of abnormal kidney (or secreting adrenal) tumor

Iliac/femoral artery stenosis precluding insertion of the catheter

Warnings and precautionsA thorough understanding of the technical principles, clinical applications, and risks associated with vascular access techniques and percutaneous transluminal catheterization in renal arteries is necessary before using this device.  The safety and efficacy of the Symplicity Spyral™ system has not been established in patients with isolated systolic hypertension or in patients with prior renal artery interventions including renal stents, renal angioplasty, or prior renal denervation. The Symplicity Spyral™ system has not yet been studied in patients who are breastfeeding, under the age of 18, or with secondary hypertension.

Avoid treatment with the Symplicity Spyral™ catheter within 5 mm of any diseased area or stent.

Implantable pacemakers (IPGs) and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) or other active implants may be adversely affected by RF ablation. Refer to the implantable device’s Instructions for Use.

The patient’s heart rate may drop during the ablation procedure.

Proper pain medication should be administered at least 10 min before ablating renal nerves.

Potential adverse events Potential adverse events associated with use of the renal denervation device or the interventional procedures include, but are not limited to, the following conditions:

Allergic reaction to contrast

Arterial damage, including injury from energy application, dissection, or perforation

Arterial spasm or stenosis

Arterio-enteric fistula

AV fistula

Bleeding

Blood clots or embolism

Bruising

Cardiopulmonary arrest

Complications associated with medications commonly utilized during the procedure, such as narcotics, anxiolytics, or other pain or anti-vasospasm medications

Death

Deep vein thrombosis

Edema

Electrolyte imbalance

Heart rhythm disturbances, including bradycardia

Hematoma

Hematoma — retroperitoneal

Hematuria

Hypertension

Hypotension (may cause end organ hypoperfusion)

Infection

Kidney damage including renal failure or perforation

Myocardial infarction

Nausea or vomiting

Pain or discomfort

Peripheral ischemia

Pulmonary embolism

Proteinuria

Pseudoaneurysm

Radiocontrast nephropathy

Renal artery aneurysm

Skin burns from failure of the dispersive electrode pad

Stroke

Other potential adverse events that are unforeseen at this timePlease reference appropriate product  Instructions for Use and User Manual for more information regarding indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential adverse events. Caution: Federal (United States) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.For further information, please call and/or consult Medtronic at 800-633-8766 or the Medtronic website at medtronic.com.UC202405768a EN

To qualify for the Symplicity™ specialist finder:

Complete a virtual training on Medtronic Academy. Ask your Medtronic sales representative for access.
Hold a Medtronic-led in-service training with hospital staff.
Demonstrate familiarity and competency with the Symplicity™ procedure using the Symplicity Spyral™ RDN system.

We will continuously evaluate the Symplicity™ specialist finder to ensure accuracy.

If you have hypertension or care for someone who does and want to find a physician who performs the Symplicity™ procedure, visit our patient website.

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