Medtronic recently announced the first cases successfully using the Concerto Versa coil, which is indicated for arterial and venous embolisation in the peripheral vasculature.
The first procedures were performed by interventional radiologists Rahul Patel (The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA) and Gloria Salazar (UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, USA).
A company press release details that the Concerto Versa coil, specifically designed for large vessels, is a large-volume coil compatible with many catheters while still maintaining optimal control. “The Concerto Versa coil delivers more for peripheral embolisation—more compatibility, more volume, and more control—while maintaining the small coil capabilities our Concerto helix and 3D coils are well known for,” the release reads.
“The ability to reposition the coil easily adds a level of control that’s very helpful,” said Patel.
Salazar added: “Whenever you’re dealing with tortuous anatomy, dual catheter compatibility becomes critical. If you can’t reach the target, you can’t treat it. Once you are in position, you need stability—that’s where smooth and controlled deployment really matters.”
Medtronic notes that the Concerto Versa coil has US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and is currently available in the USA.
