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With its Nit-Occlud® product range, pfm medical offers a portfolio of innovative occluders for the treatment of congenital and structural heart defects.

The Nit-Occlud® PDAThe ductus arteriosus connects the aorta with the pulmonary artery. While this connection ensures the blood circulation in the unborn, it usually closes shortly after birth… is suitable for children born with the heart defect PDAThe ductus arteriosus connects the aorta with the pulmonary artery. While this connection ensures the blood circulation in the unborn, it usually closes shortly after birth… (persistent ductus arteriosus). This flexible system features a unique spiral-shaped occlusion device, and has already been successfully implanted in several thousand patients around the world.

pfm medical has been developing and marketing occluders and other implants for the field of interventional cardiology since 1993. The product range is being constantly expanded thanks to intensive research and a continuous exchange with physicians.

In paediatric cardiology pfm medical works with NuMed, a global leader in the manufacture of special stents and balloon catheters for paediatrics and neonatologyNeonatology is the special branch of pediatrics concerned with the typical disorders of the newborn and treatment of premature infants.. This strategic partnership has led to a comprehensive range of solutions for young and very young patients. pfm medical also provides a wide range of products for use in interventional radiology. The focus here is on the treatment of arterial occlusive disease in adults. 


Further information on the occluders in the Nit-Occlud® product range can be found on the product pages:

The Nit-Occlud® PDAThe ductus arteriosus connects the aorta with the pulmonary artery. While this connection ensures the blood circulation in the unborn, it usually closes shortly after birth… occluder is designed for the treatment of children with the congenital PDAThe ductus arteriosus connects the aorta with the pulmonary artery. While this connection ensures the blood circulation in the unborn, it usually closes shortly after birth… (persistent ductus arteriosus) heart defect. The system boasts a unique spiral-shaped occlusion device, making it very flexible and adaptable to the individual defect. It has already been successfully implanted in many thousands of patients across the globe.

The Nit-Occlud® PFOThe foramen ovale is an oval opening in the wall separating the left and right upper chambers of the heart. In the unborn child the cardiac septum is not closed completely… occluder has been developed by pfm medical specifically for the treatment of PFOThe foramen ovale is an oval opening in the wall separating the left and right upper chambers of the heart. In the unborn child the cardiac septum is not closed completely… (patent foramen ovaleThe foramen ovale is an oval opening in the wall separating the left and right upper chambers of the heart. In the unborn child the cardiac septum is not closed completely…), the most common congenital heart defect. The implant impresses with its slim design and sparing use of materials.

The unique Nit-Occlud® Lé VSDVentricular septal defect refers to a hole in the wall separating the two lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart… occluder enables the interventional treatment of the ventricular septal defectVentricular septal defect refers to a hole in the wall separating the two lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart… (VSDVentricular septal defect refers to a hole in the wall separating the two lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart…), i.e. a hole in the wall separating the two chambers of the heart. With the introduction of this spiral-coil occlusion system, it is now possible to treat all variations of this very complex heart defect. Prior to the introduction of this occluder, only limited treatment of this defect had been possible.

The balloon catheters by the US manufacturer NuMed are used in the treatment of heart valve defects known as valvuloplastyValvuloplasty refers to the dilation of constricted heart valves with a balloon. This is done by advancing a catheter through blood vessels to the constricted site and insufflating the catheter until the constriction is “blasted open”., or surgical reconstruction of a valve. pfm medical is seen as one of the most renowned suppliers in this field.

The CP (Cheatham platinum) stent is an innovative and adaptable stent for the treatment of constrictions in the main artery in the aortic arch, known as aortic isthmus stenoses. What makes the CP stent stand out: the diameter of the stent can be repeatedly adjusted in patients who are still growing.