IMPEDE Embolization Plug
Shape Memory Medical, a manufacturer based in the US, develops innovative solutions using shape memory polymer technology.
One of their stand-out products is the IMPEDE Embolization Plug: A smart regenerative polymer designed to obstruct or reduce the rate of blood flow in the peripheral vasculature.
Features & benefits
- smart polymer combined with anchor coil for stability
- requires minimal delivery force and conforms to anatomy without vessel distortion
- stimulates natural immune response and healing processes
- leads to cellular growth without chronic inflammation
- disintegrates completely within three years, leaving minimal residue in the patient’s body
- FDA cleared, CE marked, PMDA approved