VNUS ClosureFAST™ Radiofrequency Catheter

The Next Generation of Endovenous Ablation

ClosureFAST Radiofrequency Catheter

The ClosureFAST catheter ablates the vein in 7cm segments with 20-second treatment cycles, resulting in vein shrinkage and occlusion. Data from a prospective multicenter study have shown 97.4% vein occlusion 1 year post-treatment.¹

1. Dietzek A, Two-Year Follow-Up Data From A Prospective, Multicenter Study Of The Efficacy Of The ClosureFAST Catheter, 35th Annual Veith Symposium. November 19, 2008. New York.

Technological Advances

Only ClosureFAST utilizes Segmental Ablation Technology™

Allows for rapid and uniform heating of the vein
Eliminates the variability associated with a continuous pullback technology

Continuous intra-operative feedback from the RF Generator

Helps provide a consistent, safe, and effective treatment
Temperature-controlled energy delivery

Enhancements for a simpler procedure

No saline drip required
Lubricious outer jacket on heating element for easy repositioning between segments

Compatible with VNUS RFGPlus^® radiofrequency generators

Fibrotic Sealing Mechanism

Goat Saphenous Vein

ClosureFAST. Goat saphenous
vein at 12 weeks after ablation.

Overview of the ClosureFAST Procedure featuring Segmental Ablation Technology

ClosureFAST Step 1

Step 1

Catheter tip positioned 2cm distal to the saphenofemoral junction. Tumescent fluid is administered.

ClosureFAST Step 1

Step 2

7cm vein segment treated all at once during 20-second treatment cycle. Additional vein segment treated serially.

ClosureFAST Step 1

Step 3

Catheter shaft allows fast and accurate catheter re-positioning between treatment cycles. No energy is delivered during the re-positioning.

ClosureFAST Step 1

Step 4

Treatment of 45cm vein takes 3-5 minutes (seven treatment segments).

ClosureFAST™ Procedure Animation Video

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