Prospective, non-randomized, multicenter pre-market early feasibility study (EFS) to evaluate subjects treated with the BlueLeaf System for the treatment of symptomatic chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) of the lower extremity
The purpose of this early feasibility study is to provide information on the BlueLeaf System for the formation of one or more autogenous vein valves constructed from the vein wall of the femoral and/or popliteal vein, in subjects with CVI and who meet the specified eligibility criteria. In particular, the safety and technical feasibility of the procedure will be validated in patients in the United States, including the procedural steps, operator technique, and subject characteristics. The study will assess the safety and effectiveness of the study device acutely and through 5 years.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
15
The BlueLeaf System is a single-use, disposable device designed to modify the vein wall to form one or more functional autogenous valves to improve the hemodynamics of the deep venous system treated.
The Vascular Experts
Darien, Connecticut, United States
NYU Langone Medical Center
New York, New York, United States
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Primary Safety Endpoint: The Number of Subjects Experiencing a Major Adverse Event (MAE), Composed of the Following
* Symptomatic pulmonary embolism * DVT anywhere in the deep venous system of the treatment limb * Occlusive valve pocket thrombus (VPT) * Non-occlusive stenosis in the target vessel (including due to scarring, inflammation, VPT, etc.) leading to persistent worsening of symptoms attributable to venous flow obstruction, or requiring post-procedural surgical or endovascular re-intervention * Device or procedure-related venous or arterial injury in the treated limb (such as Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF's), bleeding, pseudo aneurysm) leading to worsening of symptoms that require post-procedural surgical or endovascular re-intervention or requiring transfusion of more than 2 units of blood. (Note: Peri-procedural stiches placed to assist with closure of the access site will not be characterized as a primary safety failure.) * Device or procedure-related death
Time frame: 30-day post-procedure
Change in Revised Venous Clinical Severity Score (rVCSS) From Baseline
Assessment of changes in the rVCSS; the score is a composite based on a rating score of none (0), mild (1), moderate (2) and severe (3) for symptoms and clinical signs, the number of active ulcers (0, 1, 2, \>/=3), duration of ulcers (\<3 months, \>3 months but \<1 year, not healed for \>1 year), active ulcer size (diameter \<2cm, diameter 2-6cm, and diameter \>6cm), and use of compression therapy (not used (0), intermittent use of stockings (1), wears stockings most days (2), and full compliance (3)). A higher VCSS would indicate a worse outcome.
Time frame: Baseline, 30-days, 12-weeks, 210-days and 365-days post-procedure
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Sentara Vascular Specialists
Norfolk, Virginia, United States