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The Closure Procedure

The Closure Procedure. The VNUS Closure Procedure is a minimally invasive treatment alternative to vein stripping. Approximately 25 million Americans suffer from venous reflux. . What is Venous Reflux Disease?. Progressive condition caused by poor return of blood from the legs to the heart

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The Closure Procedure

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  1. The Closure Procedure • The VNUS Closure Procedure is a minimally invasive treatment alternative to vein stripping. • Approximately 25 million Americans suffer from venous reflux.

  2. What is Venous Reflux Disease? • Progressive condition caused by poor return of blood from the legs to the heart • Symptoms include: • Pain • Varicose veins • Leg heaviness & fatigue • Swollen limbs • Skin changes and skin ulcers • Risk factors • Multiple pregnancies • Family history • Obesity • Standing profession

  3. How Venous Reflux Occurs • Vein valves fail • Reflux and poor drainage of venous blood result • Column of blood causes pressure to build up in leg veins • Increased pressure may cause surface veins to become varicose Dilated Vein Normal Vein Heart Foot Valve Open Valve Closed Leaky Valve

  4. The VNUS Closure® Solution A Minimally invasive alternative to vein stripping surgery Disposable catheter inserted into vein Vein warmed and collapses Catheter slowly withdrawn, closing vein

  5. Highlights of the Closure Procedure • Relief of symptoms • Short recovery • Resume normal activities within 1-2 days • Same day procedure • Local or regional anesthesia • Good cosmetic outcome with minimal to no scars

  6. The Closure Procedure – A treatment that works 1 Symptoms Pretreatment 6 weeks 2 Years Leg Pain 85% 6% 5% Leg Fatigue 85% 12% 5% Edema (swelling) 19% 8% 0% Prior to the Closure procedure, 85% of patients reported leg pain. After the Closure procedure, 94% of patients at 6-weeks and 95% of patients at 2-years, did not report residual leg pain. 1Weiss RA, et al: Controlled Radiofrequency Endovenous Occlusion Using a Unique Radiofrequency Catheter Under Duplex Guidance to Eliminate Saphenous Varicose Vein Reflux: A 2-Year Follow-Up. Dermatol Surg 2002; 28:38-42.

  7. The Closure Procedure With No Adjunctive Phlebectomy* Courtesy of Robert Merchant, MD Pre-Tx – Lt. Leg 2 Weeks Post Closure-Lt. Leg *Individual results may vary

  8. Patient Satisfaction 98% of patients who have undergone the Closure procedure are willing to recommend it to a friend or family member. Courtesy of Dr. Robert Merchant, MD Courtesy of Robert Merchant, MD Pre-Treatment 2 Weeks Post-Closure *Individual results may vary

  9. Safety Summary Indication: The Closure System is intended for endovascular coagulation of blood vessels in patients with superficial venous reflux. Contraindications: Patients with a thrombus in the vein segment to be treated. Potential Risks & Complications: Potential complications include, but are not limited to the following: vessel perforation, thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, phlebitis, hematoma, infection, paresthesia, skin burns.

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