Argon Medical Launches Single-Loop and Triple-Loop IVC Filter Retrieval Devices Commercially in the U.S.

FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Argon Medical Devices, Inc. today announced the commercial launch and U.S. availability of its single-loop and triple-loop retrieval devices. These newly launched devices are designed for the transjugular percutaneous removal of retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters that are no longer medically necessary.

George Leondis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Argon Medical Devices, Inc. (George A. Leondis) stated: “We are pleased to enhance the inferior vena cava (IVC) filter retrieval options available to our consumers by launching these new products. Our single-loop and triple-loop retrieval devices are the only two FDA-approved devices indicated for the transjugular removal of any retrievable IVC filter. The launch of these new products further demonstrates our commitment to fulfilling our mission of helping to improve the lives of patients and caregivers through innovation in exceptional medical devices.”

Argon Medical’s single-loop and triple-loop retrieval devices are designed with precision for the retrieval of inferior vena cava filters and feature the following key characteristics:

David Trost of Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York (David Trost) Dr. stated: “In terms of preventing pulmonary embolism (PE), inferior vena cava filters are safe and effective therapeutic devices; however, these filters should be removed when the indication for their placement diminishes. I believe that regardless of the brand, Argon’s new retrieval device can be used to remove retrievable inferior vena cava filters via the jugular vein approach, offering unique versatility.”

For more information, please visitwww.argonmedical.com/retrieval。

Argon Medical Devices, Inc. Overview
Argon Medical Devices, Inc., headquartered in Frisco, Texas, is a global manufacturer of medical devices specifically designed for interventional procedures. Argon provides a range of disposable medical equipment for interventional radiology, interventional oncology, and vascular surgery. The Argon brand is widely recognized for offering first-class products that effectively improve patient treatment outcomes.

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