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Catheterization Procedures with the AXERA™ Access Device
Catheterization and angiographic procedures start with the doctor gaining entry into one of the arteries. The artery most commonly used for this procedure is the femoral artery in the upper leg. This entry or access site will provide a pathway to the vasculature (arterial blood vessels) so the doctor can evaluate the patient's condition and treat if necessary. At the end of the procedure, the devices are removed and pressure applied to the access site in the artery to stop any bleeding. The patient then remains in bed for a number of hours as prescribed by the doctor to ensure the newly closed access site remains secure. If you are unfamiliar with this procedure, the following links may be helpful. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/18143.htm Physicians may mention or compare the AXERA Access Device to a Vascular Closure Device or Vascular Closure Implant (VCD or VDI). These closure implants were designed to close the access site at the end of the procedure by inserting foreign materials such as a plug, metal clip or permanent sutures. The intention was to shorten the manual compression time to stop bleeding at the access site and to enable patients to walk around or ambulate more quickly. These devices all require the implantation of foreign material into the body which, in some cases, can lead to infection and other clinical complications. The AXERA Access Device is designed to safely maximize patient comfort, and offer important benefits to patients without requiring a foreign body implant. The device is introduced at the beginning of the procedure to provide access to the vasculature. At the end of the procedure, brief manual compression helps close the access site. Within seconds, normal intra-arterial pressure works together with manual compression to seal the access site naturally, without the need for a closure device implant. Patients can sit up and walk quickly, and experience a more comfortable recovery. |
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The AXERA™ Access Device is used during catheterization, or angiographic procedures. This new technology provides an advanced way to access the artery at the beginning of the procedure which allows comfortable, quick arterial closure and patient recovery at the end of the procedure.© All rights reserved.