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IMPEDE Embolization Plug

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