quiz questions 2

Question 1

The Denali IVC filter deployment system has two marker bands on the dilator measuring _______ mm apart, from (inner to inner) or (outer to outer)

Answer 1

28 mm (outer to outer)

Question 2

Describe 3 significant design differences of Denali vs. previous genertions of Bard IVC filters

Answer 2

a. single cut nitinol
b. cranial and caudal anchors
c. robust hook

Question 3

What unconstrained diameter of the Denali IVC Filter is 40 mm and the maximum caval size indication for the Denali filter is _____ mm

Answer 3

28 mm

Question 4

The Denali filter is indicated to be retrieved with a(n) _____ sheath passed down through a(n) _____

Answer 4

9fr, 11fr

Question 5

The Denali sheath has a working length of _____ cm and an ID of _____ fr

Answer 5

55cm, 8.4 fr

Question 6

The technical success retrieval rate in the Denali Clinical study was 95% (t or f)

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What was the clinical success rate of the Denali filters retrieved without complication?

Answer 7

99.2%

Question 8

We recommend the following during filter deployment of Denali

Answer 8

Pin the handle and pull the touhy system completely to that handle in one continuous motion

Question 9

The Denali Clinical Study was a retrospective , multi-center, single armed study

Answer 9

False

Question 10

In the Denali Study, the mean indwell time was ____ and the max indwell time was _____

Answer 10

201, 736

Question 11

What was the name of the value added program for Denali

Answer 11

REACH

Question 12

When retrieving the Denali filter, how far do you instruct the doc to collapse the sheath over the filter in order to retrieve it?

Answer 12

Halfway

Question 13

Up to what degree level of tilt was acceptable in the analysis of the Denali study?

Answer 13

15%

Question 14

What therapy is considered the “gold standard” for DVT treatment

Answer 14

anticoagulation

Question 15

List the 2 main classic indications for an IVC filter

Answer 15

1. Reduce PE where anticoagulation fails or is contraindicated
2. Emergency PE when anticoagulation is not an option

Question 16

What is the loop size of our retrieval snare?

Answer 16

20 mm

Question 17

What does the black marker on the obtruator (pusher) indicate to the doc?

Answer 17

the filter is at the end of the cath and ready to be deployed

Question 18

The Denali filter dilators are rated for power injection

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The WavelinQ system utilizes two magnetic caths and RF energy to create a fistula

Answer 19

True

Question 20

How many patients is the 4f Global Analysis

Answer 20

91

Question 21

In the Global Analysis what is the percentage of 2 needle cannulation at 6 months?

Answer 21

85%

Question 22

True or False- In the global analysis 19% of patients-initiated with CVCs at 6 months?

Answer 22

False

Question 23

According to the global study, endoavf creation was successfully created in _____ % of patients.

Answer 23

97%