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Closurefast™ radiofrequency ablation (RFA) system

Proven procedure
Lower profile

The ClosureFast™ RFA system is now available in 6F for better flexibility and easier navigation, even in tortuous veins.†,‡

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Now in 6F, designed for†,‡:

View an illustration of the ClosureFast™ radiofrequency ablation catheter showing flexibility in a tortuous vein.

Enhanced flexibility

View an illustration of the ClosureFast™ radiofrequency ablation catheter navigating through a value in the vein.

Improved navigation

View an illustration of the ClosureFast™ RF ablation catheter showing kink-resistance as it travels through a tortuous vein.

Increased kink resistance

Provider experience

Navigating small, tortuous veins

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Dr. Edwards has been using the ClosureFast™ RFA system since its FDA approval in 2006. Hear his experience navigating smaller diameter veins with our latest lower profile 6F catheter.

Navigating recanalized veins

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Steffanie Durkin shares her experience treating venous insufficiency, highlighting the benefits of the lower profile ClosureFast™ 6F catheter when advancing through tortuous, recanalized veins.

Three highly experienced ClosureFast™ RFA users share their experience with flexibility and navigation using the ClosureFast™ 6F catheter.

View the portrait of Karem Harth, MD.

Karem Harth, MD,
MHS, RPVI
Cleveland, Ohio

View the portrait of Misaki Kiguchi, MD.

Misaki Kiguchi, MD,
MBA, FACS

Washington, D.C.

View the portrait of Raghu Kolluri, MD.

Raghu Kolluri, MD, MS,
RVT, MSVM

Columbus, Ohio

Patient impact

A story of resilience

After losing a leg to phlebolymphedema, Iona’s doctor performed the ClosureFast™ procedure to help save her remaining leg and restore mobility — and hope.

“I may have lost a leg, but I gained a life.” – Iona

Results may vary. Talk to your doctor for more information.

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Distinct design

We‘re committed to evidence and innovation.

Our new ClosureFast™ 6F catheter builds on the RFA technology that‘s been trusted since 2006.

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Technology and data overview

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Joe Zygmunt, Medtronic portfolio advisor, talks about the history, clinical experience, and long-term performance of the ClosureFast™ procedure.

Why catheter design matters

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Lead engineer Chuanjing Xu explains how the design of the new ClosureFast™ 6F catheter impacts performance — and what makes it unique.

The value of compression detection

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Engineer John Elhard describes the feedback loop between the ClosureFast™ catheter and generator and how it provides real-time information to the physician.

Patented overlap design

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Engineer Sarah Thole talks about the value of the ClosureFast™ system’s patented gap-free technology for thermal ablation.

Trusted technology

Built on technology you know and trust.

Decorative element.

2.5 M+

patients treated.1

Decorative element.

200+

published articles and clinical studies.2

Decorative element.

91.9%

closure at 5 years.3

Adverse events may include hematoma, phlebitis, skin injury, nerve injury, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, and/or pulmonary embolism.

Data are for ClosureFast™ 7F catheter.

TM* Third-party brands are trademarks of their respective owners. All other brands are trademarks of a Medtronic company.

† Compared to ClosureFast™ 7F catheter and Venclose™* catheter in bench testing.

‡ Bench test data on file at Medtronic. N = 15 Venclose™* catheters and 30 each ClosureFast™ 6F and 7F catheters. Bench tests may not be indicative of clinical performance.

1. ClosureFast™ procedures. Medtronic data on file. 2022.

2. Medtronic ClosureFast™ procedure publications. Medtronic data on file. 2022.

3. Proebstle TM, Alm BJ, Göckeritz O, et al. Five-year results from the prospective European multicentre cohort study on radiofrequency segmental thermal ablation for incompetent great saphenous veins. Br J Surg. 2015;102(3):212–218. doi:10.1002/bjs.9679. ClosureFast™ 7F catheter used in this study.

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