The ALN Removal Kits
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8 Strands of different lengths 90° hooks Simplified Procedure + Security Kit Extraction : Diagrams Preferentially using when the head of the ALN filter is in axis of the Vena Cava Preferentially using when the head of the ALN filter is not centered in the Vena Cava Vena Cava Filter removal procedure: 1. Slowly pass the pincer kit over the head of the Filter and bring the Pincer Hooks around the head of the filter (using the image intensifier) Slide the Introduction Sheath slowly over the pincer hooks so that these completely grasp the head of the filter Continue to slide the Introduction Sheath slowly over the filter until the black marker band on the Pincer Catheter is visible ( the filter has then been completely brought into the sheath)

ALN Technical Sheet ALN Removal Kits • Only by jugular approach • Pincer system specially designed to the Optional ALN Filter • CE Mark 0459 • FDA Approval : 510(k) # k113124 Removal Straight RS Kit is composed by: • A Pincer Catheter (7F Sheath with two black marks + 8 strand clamp + 3 ways valve) • A Dilator • A 9FR ID Introduction Sheath with radiopaque marker • A Puncture Needle • A J-guidewire ALN Vena Cava Filter

Removal STRAIGHT RS Kit Approach Route Reference FT.902010 Introduction system: Dilator in the Introducer Sheath Radiopaque marker band Length = 600 mm 2 black markers to visualize the removal stages Puncture Needle Stainless 304 J-guidewire Stainless 304 with Teflon coating Ethylene oxide sterilization

Removal PRE-CURVED RS Kit Approach Route Reference FT.902010/VS2 Introduction system: Dilator in the introducer Sheath 9FR ID Introducer Sheath Polyethylene HD Radiopaque marker band Length = 630 mm Length = 600 mm 2 black markers to visualize the removal stages 3 ways stop cock Puncture needle Stainless 304 J-Guidewire Stainless 304 with Teflon coating Ethylene oxide sterilization