Bird's Nest® Vena Cava Filter

Used for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism via placement in the vena cava in the following situations: 

• Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulants are contraindicated;

• Failure of anticoagulant therapy in thromboembolic diseases;

• Emergency treatment following massive pulmonary embolism where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced;

• Prophylactically in patients with chronic, recurrent pulmonary embolism where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated.