Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale with Atriasept II device in nickel allergic patients

J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown). 2014 Apr;15(4):350-2. doi: 10.2459/01.JCM.0000435613.63310.d8.

Abstract

There are concerns about percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) using nitinol-alloys devices in patients with nickel hypersensitivity. We describe our experience with Atriasept II (Cardia Eagan, Minnesota, USA) used in four patients with known nickel allergy. No intraprocedural or in-hospital adverse events occurred. The follow-up was negative for allergic manifestations, without complications, as assessed by echocardiography. Because of the risk of adverse outcomes in nickel-allergic patients, devices with higher biocompatibility, low-profile, and low nickel content should be preferred in cases of known hypersensitivity. Atriasept II, containing less metallic material, appears to be a safe option in allergic patients undergoing PFO closure.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alloys / adverse effects*
  • Cardiac Catheterization / methods
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Foramen Ovale, Patent / diagnosis
  • Foramen Ovale, Patent / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nickel / adverse effects
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Septal Occluder Device / adverse effects*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Alloys
  • nitinol
  • Nickel