Structural Interventions

Amplatzer Piccolo™ Occluder

The only U.S. approved device specifically designed and indicated for Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure in premature infants, 700g and up.

AMPLATZER PICCOLO OCCLUDER

Advancing a proven platform for predictable results.

  • Extremely low-profile delivery—4 F catheter facilitates delivery in small vasculatures
  • Self-expanding device designed for closure of a PDA with length longer than 3mm and diameter smaller than 4mm
  • Tightly woven, single-layer mesh design to minimize residual shunt after placement
  • Flexible delivery cable optimizes deployment and allows for representative preview of device orientation prior to release
  • Predictable Placement—Disc size and shape designed for predictable positioning in the duct

Little Tony was the first premature baby to receive the Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder. In Tony’s mother’s words, “we saw a difference right away, in a matter of hours.”

This testimonial relates an account of an individual’s response to the treatment. This patient’s account is genuine, typical and documented. However, it does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have to the treatment. Responses to the treatment discussed can and do vary and are specific to the individual patient.

PDA OVERVIEW

A Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) can cause left-to-right shunting associated with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, pulmonary hypertension, necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, retinopathy of prematurity, and renal impairment.1


OBSERVATION


Doctor monitors the baby's heart to evaluate whether the open blood vessel is closing properly.

MEDICATION
THERAPY

Premature infants can take an intravenous medication (Indomethacin, Acetaminophen, or Ibuprofen) that may help close PDA.

TRANSCATHETER
CLOSURE

The Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder is precisely placed in the duct to ensure effective closure.

SURGICAL
LIGATION

Surgeon binds the ductus with a simple ligature during open heart surgery.


Early PDA closure can lead to rapid improvement in respiratory status and faster weaning off ventilator.

General PDA closure leads to proven benefits:

  • Faster weaning off mechanical ventilator
  • Oxygen supplementation
  • Improved weight gain
  • Faster decline in RSS
  • Potential avoidance of PHT

Transcatheter closure with the Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder can provide more definitive closure than medication and is less invasive than surgery.

  • Medication therapy has limited effectiveness (60-80%) and can have potential adverse effects in infants with PDA.7
  • Surgical ligation is more invasive than the occluder implanting procedure and may lead to significant procedural complications.8

ON DEMAND WEBINARS

Watch a series of recorded webinars that focus on infant PDA closure from subject matter experts to stay up-to-date on the latest recommendations, clinical data and best practices.

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WHAT IS THE PICCOLO OCCLUDER?

 The Piccolo Occluder is the only U.S. approved device specifically designed and indicated for PDA closure in premature infants. Only Piccolo:

Has been developed for babies as small as 700g
and ≥ 3 days old

Has the most clinical data, proving excellent outcomes

Offers the widest range of sizes, enabling treatment of all duct types and sizes

Is compatible with infant size, offering a low profile device and delivery system


Implanting Procedure

The Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder implanting procedure is a minimally invasive transcatheter procedure. A small incision is made in the groin for the delivery catheter to advance through the ductus. Once the proper position is located, the occluder is deployed firmly into the ductus. The occluder’s size and shape is specifically designed to fit in the ductus of a premature infant to provide safe and effective PDA closure.

INTERVENTIONAL DEVICE EXEMPTION AND PICCOLO CLINICAL TRIAL RESULTS

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STUDY DEMONSTRATING
CASE FOR EARLY DEVICE INTERVENTION

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AMPLATZER PICCOLO OCCLUDER NEONATOLOGY BROCHURE

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