Amplatz Canine Ductal Occluder (ACDO)
The Amplatz Canine Duct Occluder: possibly the most innovative and elegant solution ever developed for veterinary cardiology. The most common congenital heart disease in dogs was once treatable only with open chest surgery. Now veterinary cardiologists can cure this condition using a minimally invasive approach made possible by the ACDO. What was once only imagined, is now the standard of care.
Details
The Amplatz Canine Duct Occluder (ACDO) is a self-expanding device made from a Nitinol wire mesh and is used to close patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in dogs. A distal flat disk on the pulmonary artery side of the ductal ostium provides secure positioning in the pulmonary artery. As the device is implanted, the proximal cupped disk expands to conform to the shape of the ductal ampulla. The waist of the device spans the pulmonic ostium of the ductus and the dense nitinol mesh occludes the communication.
Options
The device is available in several waist diameters from 3mm to 14mm. It is sized relative to the true diameter of the pulmonic ostium of the ductus as measured by arteriography in a ratio between 1.5 and 2. Appropriate sizing is crucial to the success of the procedure.
Client Case
Echocardiogram and arteriography showing flow through patent ductus arteriosus followed by succesful treatment with an ACDO.
Accessories
The safe and accurate implantation of the AMPLATZ® Canine Duct Occluder requires the use of the products listed below.