EkoSonic™ Endovascular System

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Clinical Evidence

Overview

Pulmonary Embolization Evidence

Clinical Trials

The Ekos Endovascular System offers a safe and effective treatment to dissolve thrombus in the body's vascular system. With Level 1, Long-Term, and Quality of Life data, Ekos is the most studied device in the space.

Ekos uses targeted ultrasonic waves in combination with clot-dissolving drugs in the treatment of PE, DVT and PAO. Clinical evidence shows the therapy's ability to effectively target an entire clot without an increase in bleeding complications.

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EkoSonic Indications, Safety, and Warnings
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Efficacy

Ekos has been shown to yield safe and effective results for acute, massive (high risk) and submassive (intermediate risk) PE.

  • Reduces RV/LV ratio by more than 23% on average in as little as 2 hours8
  • Reduces PA pressures by 28% (at 48 hours)5
  • 76% less thrombolytic drug dosage than standard treatment5
  • Minimized risk of bleeding1
Study RV/LV Reduction
ULTIMA 23% (24 hours)
SEATTLE II 25% (48 hours)
OPTALYSE 23-26% (48 hours)

Safety

Ekos has been shown to have a low risk of bleeding and ICH. [FOOTNOTES NEEDED]

  • Low major bleeding rate across studies
  • Less than a 1% risk of ICH, two studies with 0 instances of ICH
  • 76% less thrombolytic drug dosage than standard treatment
Study Safety Total Dose
ULTIMA 0% (Major Bleed) | 0 (ICH) 20mg
SEATTLE II 10% (Major Bleed) | 0 (ICH) 24mg
OPTALYSE 3% (Major Bleed) | 1 (ICH) 4-8mg/12-24mg
Ultrasound increases drug uptake and penetration into clot allowing for superior efficacy all while using 76% less thrombolytic drugs than standard treatment, making Ekos a fast and safe solution for PE treatment.
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