Table 5.
Main causes of IVCF recovery failure and number retrieval attempts
| Filter | N | Failed | Reasons for failed | Recovery Attemps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunther Tulip (Cook) | 160 | 2/1,2% | -Tilt> 15°, Hook included in IVC wall | 2 |
| - Hook and legs included in IVC wall | 3 | |||
| Optease (Cordis) | 77 | 11/14,2% | - Legs and structures included in IVC wall | 2 (5 pats) |
| - Legs and structures included in IVC wall | 1 (6 pats.) | |||
| Celect (Cook) | 49 | 2/4,0% | -Tilt> 15°, Hook included in IVC wall | 2 |
| - Tilt> 15°, Hook included in IVC wall | 1 | |||
| Aegisy (Lifetech) | 33 | 1/3,0% | - Legs and structures included in IVC wall | 1 |
| Option ELITE (Argon) | 16 | 1/6,25% | -Tilt> 15°, Hook included in IVC wall | 2 |
| Denali (Bard) | 11 | 0/0 | – | |
| ALN Filter (ALN) | 10 | 0/0 | – | |
| 356 | 17 |
(Pats: Patients)