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VNUS Closure-FAST, Third-Party Finance More information.Closure-FAST catheter or laser catheter?
What are the advantages of Closure-FAST catheter compared to the laser catheter?
The Closure-FAST catheter operation is carried out according to a the same standard operating procedure across the world. This is not the case with the laser catheter.
The operating temperature of the Closure-FAST catheter is 120°C, which is significantly lower than the 1,000°C at which the laser catheter operates.
The Closure-FAST catheter leaves the vein intact, whereas laser systems damage the wall of the vein and can thereby cause complications.
The Closure-FAST treatment closes the vein by causing it to be transformed into connective tissue; the laser treatment first induces a thrombosis, with the transformation into connective tissue occurring over time. There is a risk that the body will dissolve the thrombosis following laser treatment, causing the vein to reopen.
Several scientific studies have shown that Closure-FAST treatment is superior to laser treatment. The number of patients reporting complications within the first four weeks following Closure-FAST treatment was significantly lower than those reporting complications following laser treatment. In the published studies, the vein closure rate was the same.
Based upon published scientific studies, the highest Evidence Level, Evidence Level A, applies to the Closure catheter treatment. This classification, testament to the success of the operation, does not apply to the laser systems. The Evidence Level A also applies to the improvement in quality of life following treatment with the Closure catheter treatment. Laser systems can only claim Evidence Level B in this regard.
The Closure-FAST catheter operation is carried out according to a the same standard operating procedure across the world. This is not the case with the laser catheter.
The operating temperature of the Closure-FAST catheter is 120°C, which is significantly lower than the 1,000°C at which the laser catheter operates.
The Closure-FAST catheter leaves the vein intact, whereas laser systems damage the wall of the vein and can thereby cause complications.
The Closure-FAST treatment closes the vein by causing it to be transformed into connective tissue; the laser treatment first induces a thrombosis, with the transformation into connective tissue occurring over time. There is a risk that the body will dissolve the thrombosis following laser treatment, causing the vein to reopen.
Several scientific studies have shown that Closure-FAST treatment is superior to laser treatment. The number of patients reporting complications within the first four weeks following Closure-FAST treatment was significantly lower than those reporting complications following laser treatment. In the published studies, the vein closure rate was the same.
Based upon published scientific studies, the highest Evidence Level, Evidence Level A, applies to the Closure catheter treatment. This classification, testament to the success of the operation, does not apply to the laser systems. The Evidence Level A also applies to the improvement in quality of life following treatment with the Closure catheter treatment. Laser systems can only claim Evidence Level B in this regard.