Literature

Compression and Relaxation Tests are complementary to evaluate embolisation microspheres comparison of Embosphere, Embozene and Bead Block

Date 2 - 5 October 2010, Valencia Spain
Where presented Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE)
Author(s) Dr Hidaka
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To compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of UFE performed with either Bead Block, Embospheres, embozenes or gelfoam

Date March 13 - 18, 2010, Florida, USA
Where presented Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2010
Author(s) N. Railton, T.J. Bryant, B. Stedman et al
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Randomized Trial of Bead Block™ vs Embosphere™ for UAE for Fibroids

Date 19 – 23 September 2009, Lisbon Portugal
Where presented Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE)
Author(s) Robert L Worthington-Kirsch, MD, FSIR, FCIRSE, RVT, RPVI
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International hepatic arterial embolisation registry of malignant tumours

Date 10 April 2008
Where presented ET/ECIO Satellite Symposium
Author(s) Dr Robert MARTIN, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA
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UFE treatment: long term follow-up of Bead Block registry

Date 10 April 2008
Where presented ET/ECIO Satellite Symposium
Author(s) Dr Thomas KRONCKE, La Charite, Berlin, Germany
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TACE with DC Bead as a pre-transplant treatment for HCC: results with anatomopathological data

Date 10 April 2008
Where presented ET/ECIO Satellite Symposium
Author(s) Professor Pierre GOFFETTE, Cliniques Universitaires de St Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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Future directions of embolotherapy: Materials, Designs and Combined Treatment Concepts

Date 20 - 24 January 2008, Florida, USA
Where presented ISET
Author(s) G M Richter, University Hospital, Heidelberg
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European Perspectives on UAE

Date 20 - 24 January 2008, Florida, USA
Where presented ISET
Author(s) Jim Reekers, Department of Radiology AMC, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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UFE: Private Practice Perspective

Date 20 - 24 January 2008, Florida, USA
Where presented ISET
Author(s) Dr John C Lipman, FSIR
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Fibroid Management in 10 years: Academic Perspective

Date 20 - 24 January 2008, Florida, USA
Where presented ISET
Author(s) James B Spies, Professor of Radiology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C., USA
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Outpatient UFE: Experience in over 1000 cases

Date 20 - 24 January 2008, Florida, USA
Where presented ISET
Author(s) Dr John C Lipman, FSIR
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UAE Techniques Tips and Tricks for Fibroids

Date 20 - 24 January 2008, Florida, USA
Where presented ISET
Author(s) Dr Anne Roberts, UCSD Medical Centre, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Evidence-based review

Date 20 - 24 January 2008, Florida, USA
Where presented ISET
Author(s) James B Spies, Professor of Radiology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. USA
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In Vitro and In Vivo Deformation of TGMS and PVA Microsphere in Relation with Their Arterial Location

Date 2006
Where presented Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting
Author(s) A Laurent, et al
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UFE embolisation technique, endpoint and size

Journal Interventional News, Educational Supplement
Date November 2006
Author(s) Thomas J Kroencke, Jean-Pierre Pelage
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Hard Technical Endpoints Improve UAE Outcomes

Journal Interventional News
Date April - June 2006 (Issue 22)
Author(s) Thomas J Kroencke
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A Comparative Study of Spherical Embolization Particles SIR 2006

Date 2006
Where presented Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting
Author(s) E de Luis, et al
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Inflammatory Reaction Developed around Embolisation Trisacryl-Gelatin and Polyvinyal-Alcohol Microspheres in Sheep

Date 2005
Where presented Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting
Author(s) A Laurent, et al
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Clinical experience with a New PVA microsphere (Bead Block) for Uterine Artery Embolisation for Fibroids

Date 2005
Where presented International Symposium of Endovascular Therapy (ISET)
Author(s) T J Kroencke, et al
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Regulatory notices and product safety data

Worldwide (excluding USA)

Bead Block™ is CE marked and indicated for the treatment of a variety of hypervascular tumours (including Uterine Fibroids) and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Bead Block™ may not be indicated for the treatment of Uterine Fibroids in your country, please check with your local distributor. For full prescribing information please refer to Bead Block instructions for use.

USA

Bead Block is intended to be used for the embolization of hypervascular tumors and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)

Bead Block Cautions:

  • Do not use if the syringe or packaging appear damaged
  • Sterile and single use product.  Do not reuse
  • Select the size and quantity of Bead Block microspheres appropriate for the pathology to be treated
  • Embolization with Bead Block microspheres should only be performed by physicians who have received appropriate interventional occlusion training in the region intended to be embolized

For instructions for use, please refer to www.biocompatibles.com/beadblock-ifu

Bead Block Potential Complications:

  • Undesirable reflux or passage of Bead Block into normal arteries adjacent to the targeted lesion or through the lesion into other arteries or arterial beds, such as the internal carotid artery, pulmonary, or coronary circulations
  • Pulmonary embolization
  • Ischemia at an undesirable location
  • Capillary bed saturation and tissue damage
  • Ischemic stroke or ischemic infarction
  • Vessel or lesion rupture and haemorrhage
  • Neurological deficits including cranial nerve palsies
  • Vasospasm
  • Death
  • Recanalization
  • Foreign body reactions necessitating medical intervention
  • Infection necessitating medical intervention
  • Clot formation at the tip of the catheter and subsequent dislodgement