Important Safety Information VenaSeal Closure System and ClosureFast System

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VenaSeal Closure System

Intended use/indications

The VenaSeal closure system (VenaSeal system) is indicated for use in the permanent closure of lower extremity superficial truncal veins, such as the great saphenous vein (GSV), through endovascular embolization with coaptation. The VenaSeal system is intended for use in adults with clinically symptomatic venous reflux as diagnosed by duplex ultrasound (DUS).

Contraindications

Separate use of the individual components of the VenaSeal closure system is contraindicated. These components must be used as a system. The use of the VenaSeal system is contraindicated when any of the following conditions exist: previous hypersensitivity reactions to the VenaSeal™ adhesive or cyanoacrylates, acute superficial thrombophlebitis, thrombophlebitis migrans, acute sepsis.

Potential adverse effects of the device on health

The potential adverse effects (e.g., complications) associated with the use of the VenaSeal system include, but are not limited to, adverse reactions to a foreign body (including, but not limited to, nonspecific mild inflammation of the cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue), arteriovenous fistula, bleeding from the access site, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), edema in the treated leg, embolization, including pulmonary embolism (PE), hematoma, hyperpigmentation, hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to cyanoacrylates, such as urticaria, shortness of breath, and anaphylactic shock, infection at the access site, pain, paresthesia, phlebitis, superficial thrombophlebitis, urticaria, erythema, or ulceration may occur at the injection site, vascular rupture and perforation, visible scarring.

Instructions for use can be found in the product labeling at http://manuals.medtronic.com

Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician.

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ClosureFast RFA system reference statement

Important: Please reference the Instructions For Use (IFU) for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions, adverse effects and suggested procedure.

Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

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