Option™ ELITE
The Argon Option™ ELITE retrievable vena cava filter and Elite IVC filter protects against recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE). It can be retrieved or remain implanted depending on whether the patient needs short-term or long-term PE protection. With over ten years of positive, consistent and proven clinical performance, the Option™ ELITE filter has a unique anchoring system that makes retrievals easier. The Option™ ELITE is cleared for delivery using a standard or over-the-wire technique via jugular, femoral, antecubital, or popliteal access.
Filter Attributes
- Unique open apex design for easy snare capture and retention at retrieval
- Open apex design for snare retention at retrieval
- Single-piece nitinol construction for enhanced structural integrity
- Electropolished for increased fracture resistance
- Innovative anchor design for stability and retrievability in cava diameters up to 30mm
- Curved anchors for cranial migration prevention
- Anchor grips for caudal migration prevention
- Leg extensions for perforation prevention
Available with a 100cm Delivery Sheath for Popliteal Access
- The only IVC filter indicated for popliteal access
- Increases efficiency in DVT treatment procedures by eliminating the need for patient repositioning after placement
- Smallest delivery system available with a 5F ID delivery sheath, enabling more access options
- Over ten years of positive, consistent, and proven clinical performance with very low risk of complications
Over-The-Wire Delivery
By delivering the Option™ ELITE over-the-wire, the filter is given a path to follow for a predictable and accurate placement. The additional control provided by the guidewire:
- Stabilizes the filter’s apex during deployment
- Places the apex in the center of the IVC
- Positions the filter for easier retrieval
Delivery System Attributes
- A low-profile 5F ID delivery system to reduce trauma at the access site
- A curved pusher to aid centering and resist tilt during deployment
- A universal cartridge for femoral/popliteal or jugular/antecubital delivery
- Available with a 70cm delivery sheath for delivery via jugular and femoral access or a 100cm delivery sheath for delivery via antecubital and popliteal access
Indications
The Option™ ELITE Retrievable Vena Cava Filter is intended for the prevention of recurrent PE via placement in the vena cava in the following conditions:
- Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated
- Failure of anticoagulation therapy in thromboembolic diseases
- Emergency treatment following massive PE when the anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced
- Chronic, recurrent PE when anticoagulation therapy has failed or is contraindicated
For a complete list of the warnings, cautions, and delivery instructions related to the Argon Option™ ELITE retrievable vena cava filter and Elite IVC filter, please consult the Option™ ELITE directions for use.
| Catalog Number | Description | Cava Diameter Supported | Sheath Size | Sheath Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352506100E | Antecubital or Popliteal Access | up to 30mm | 5Fr ID | 100cm |
| 352506070E | Femoral or Jugular Access | up to 30mm | 5Fr ID | 70cm |
Product Resources
Product FAQ Recommendations
The Option™ ELITE Retrievable Vena Cava Filter is indicated for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) in the following conditions: pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated, failure of anticoagulation therapy in thromboembolic diseases, emergency treatment following massive PE when the anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced, and chronic recurrent PE when anticoagulation therapy has failed or is contraindicated.
Yes. The Option ELITE is the only IVC filter indicated for popliteal access, available with a 100cm delivery sheath. This increases efficiency in DVT treatment procedures by eliminating the need for patient repositioning after placement.
The Option ELITE features a low-profile 5F inner diameter delivery system. It is available with a 70cm delivery sheath for femoral or jugular access, or a 100cm delivery sheath for antecubital or popliteal access.
Source: Option ELITE Product Page – Delivery System Attributes
The Option ELITE has a unique anchor design for stability and retrievability in cava diameters up to 30mm. It features curved anchors for cranial migration prevention, anchor grips for caudal migration prevention, and leg extensions for perforation prevention. The unique open apex design allows for easy snare capture and retention at retrieval.
Yes. By delivering the Option ELITE over-the-wire, the filter is given a path to follow for predictable and accurate placement. The guidewire stabilizes the filter’s apex during deployment, places the apex in the center of the IVC, and positions the filter for easier retrieval.
Non-clinical testing has demonstrated that the Option™ ELITE Filter is MR Conditional. A patient with the Option™ ELITE Filter can be safely scanned immediately after placement under the following conditions:
- Static magnetic field of 3 Tesla
- Spatial gradient magnetic field of 720 Gauss/cm
- Maximum whole body averaged specific absorption rate (SAR) of 3.0 W/kg for 15min of scanning
In non-clinical testing, the Option™ ELITE Filter produced a temperature rise of less than or equal to 1.70C at a maximum whole body averaged specific absorption rate (SAR) of 3.0 W/kg for 15 minutes of MR scanning in a 3.0 Tesla General Electric Healthcare MR scanner. The SAR calculated using calorimetry was 2.8 W/kg. MR image quality may be compromised if the area of interest is in the exact same area or relatively close to the position of the Option™ ELITE Filter. Therefore, it may be necessary to optimize MR imaging parameters to compensate for the presence of this metallic implant.
If the filter is retrieved, it should be done within 175 days following implant.
3 Albertson, M. Rice, A. Schmitz, J. Eskew, P. Haste, M.S. Johnson, Clinical and Imaging Outcomes of OptionELITE Vena Cava Filter Placement Procedures, Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders (2022), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvsv.2022.08.005.
