First Patient Enrolls in AngioDynamics’ RAPID Database

Albany, N.Y.-based AngioDynamics Inc., which makes minimally invasive medical devices for vascular access, surgery, peripheral vascular disease and oncology, has kicked off its Registry of Angiovac Procedures In Detail (RAPID) Database at University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) Health in Los Angeles, Calif. with the enrollment of its first patient.

The RAPID Database is designed to evaluate the patterns of use as well as safety and effectiveness data of the Angiovac system in the en bloc removal of fresh, soft thrombi or emboli.

According to national principal investigator, John M. Moriarty, M.D., assistant professor of radiology, director of cardiology-interventional radiology innovation at UCLA, there has been significant interest in centers wanting to participate in the registry.

“So far, we have centers in 31 states that want to take part in the Registry,” said Moriarty. “Our goal is to include as many potential collaborators as possible, and start gathering much needed data regarding procedural and patient outcomes.”

Moriarty added that the registry is also a way to become part of the community of physicians, nurses, and technologists who are working in this field, and connecting with researchers who may not be anywhere near you geographically, but by working with RAPID, “you can become part of a wider group of experts.”

“AngioVac continues to impress clinically as the second-generation of the device, cleared for use earlier this year by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and released to the market in April, is driving broader interest among clinicians,” said Chris Crisman, AngioDynamics’ senior vice president, global franchise leader. “AngioDynamics is a pioneer when it comes to the minimally invasive en bloc removal of fresh, soft thrombi or emboli. We feel we have a responsibility to work with our physician partners to gather patient data and continue improving our procedures, products and patient outcomes. We are excited to launch this initiative and look forward to the collaboration which in the end will benefit patients.”