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Clinical Applications
The system is used to evaluate vascular morphology and measure blood pressure in the
coronary arteries and vessels of the peripheral vasculature.
Contraindications
Use of the Volcano system is contraindicated wherever tissue or organ damage is a
reasonable probability.
The catheter is not for fetal use.
Possible Adverse Reactions
The use of the Volcano IVUS imaging catheter—or any percutaneous intravascular
catheter—could result in adverse reactions, including, but not limited to:
Bleeding at the entry puncture site
Injury to vascular wall
Thrombosis of the vessel
Peripheral embolization
NOTE: See the label provided with the imaging catheter for specific indications,
contraindications, and possible adverse reactions.
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