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EKOS™ Endovascular System

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EKOS Ultrasound Guided Catheter directed thrombolysis for the treatment of pulmonary embolism.
The targeted ultrasound waves differentiate this technology, providing accelerated clot dissolution by unwinding the fibrin matrix.
The EKOS catheter is comprised of two parts: the Infusion catheter and the ultrasonic core.
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Video of EKOS™ Endovascular System: How it works
EKOS Ultrasound Guided Catheter directed thrombolysis for the treatment of pulmonary embolism.
The targeted ultrasound waves differentiate this technology, providing accelerated clot dissolution by unwinding the fibrin matrix.
The EKOS catheter is comprised of two parts: the Infusion catheter and the ultrasonic core.
EKOS+: How it works
EKOS Ultrasound-Assisted Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
The targeted ultrasound waves differentiate this technology, providing accelerated clot dissolution by unwinding the fibrin matrix.
The EKOS catheter is comprised of two parts: the Infusion catheter and the ultrasonic core.

A first-line pulmonary embolism intervention
Proven to yield safe and effective results, EKOS is low risk and reliable. Because of EKOS’ small size, it allows further reach into smaller distal pulmonary vessels. The EKOS+ catheter builds on the legacy of EKOS, and provides more ultrasound power to resolve clot burden more quickly and completely.

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Product description

EKOS is a safe, repeatable and reliable treatment that dissolves thrombus quickly with low lytic, low blood loss and low trauma – resulting in proven long-term outcomes. EKOS leverages the power of targeted ultrasonic waves to thin and separate fibrin strands and accelerates lytic dispersion deeper into the clot. The addition of the new EKOS+ catheter offers the same procedure & clinical workflow, with 50% more ultrasound power.1

Ultrasonic core technology

  • Minimally invasive, 15-minute procedure that is quick to perform
  • Lytic agent: as low as 8 mg tPA used2
  • Ultrasonic waves accelerate clot dissolution by unwinding and thinning fibrin strands to expose more drug receptor sites; acoustic streaming drives the drug deeper into the clot for safe dissolution
Blue circles illustrating target thrombus safety
Target thrombus safety
Blue circles and dots illustrating acoustic pulse acceleration
Acoustic pulse acceleration
Blue dots illustrating superior clot dissolution
Superior clot dissolution

Reimbursement information

The C-Code used for the EKOS™ Endovascular System is C1887 or C1889. C-Codes are used for hospital outpatient device reporting for Medicare and some private payers. Note: Boston Scientific Corporation is not responsible for correct use of codes on submitted claims; this information does not constitute reimbursement or legal advice.
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  1.  Bench data on File
  2. Tapson V et al. A randomized trial of the optimum duration of acoustic pulse thrombolysis procedure in acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions 2018; 11(14):1401-1410.

 

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