Amplatz Goose Neck Snares and Microsnares

U.S. Indications

The Amplatz Goose Neck snare is intended for use in the cardiovascular system or hollow viscus to retrieve and manipulate foreign objects. Manipulation procedures include indwelling venous catheter repositioning, indwelling venous catheter fibrin sheath stripping, and central venous access venipuncture procedure assistance.

The Amplatz Goose Neck Microsnare is intended for use in the retrieval and manipulation of atraumatic foreign bodies located in the coronary and peripheral cardiovascular system and the extra-cranial neurovascular anatomy. 

Product Details

Amplatz Goose Neck™ Snare Kit

The Amplatz Goose Neck snare kit contains one Goose Neck snare and one Goose Neck snare catheter. The preformed snare loop can be introduced through catheters without risk of snare deformation because of the superelastic construction.

• Nitinol shaft provides durability and kink resistance.
• Superelastic and shape memory properties of nitinol provide kink resistance.
• Ideal for challenging or unplanned foreign body retrieval and manipulation cases.
• Snare catheter contains a platinum-iridium radiopaque marker band.

True 90° snare loop remains coaxial to the lumen

• Snare loop forms a true 90° angle.
• Device remains coaxial to the lumen for proper insertion and successful retrieval or manipulation of atraumatic foreign bodies.

Gold-plated tungsten coils for enhanced visualization

• Gold-plated tungsten loop provides excellent radiopacity for improved procedural precision. 

Wide variety of sizes for optimal fit

• Goose Neck snares are available in a range of sizes to ensure optimal fit in the cardiovascular system or hollow viscus.

Proper sizing of the snare prior to procedure ensures straightforward retrieval in target vessel and less manipulation time within the vessel.

Manuals and Technical Guides

Find this technical manual in the product labeling supplied with each device or by calling technical support for cardiovascular devices: +1 763-526-7890.