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3. Minimally invasive
4. Avoids deep wall cuts in the artery or dangerous perforations of the artery.
5. Removes restenotic plaque inside of a stent in the peripheral artery while seeing from the inside of the artery.

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By: Avinger

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1.  Alice- Achiever
2.  Carter- Communicate
3.  Daisy- Developer
4.  Pablo- Positive
5. Sheila- Strategic
This particular team has been chosen for the assignment. Alice was chosen for her hard work, dedication, and work ethics. Carter has the ability to present the product and data to the facility that is interested in the device and uses his energy in a positive way to get everyone excited about the new device. Daisy uses her teaching ability and developed a plan to make sure the device will succeed in the facility. Pablo will demonstrate excitement towards the new technology and the positive outcomes that patients have post procedure from the use of the device. He will present patient stories to the board on how their legs feel after this procedure was performed. Sheila was placed on the team to help provide alternative options if the plan for the device takes a negative turn at the facility. She is quick to problem solve and make appropriate decisions if needed.

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4. Since it is a newer device, there is a need for it to undergo certain changes and updates to make features efficient and effective
5. Some physicians may not be experienced in interpreting OCT images and may require a rep to support the case

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I have seen this device used numerous times at a local facility where I work. The facility was one of the first places to have the device once it was FDA approved. In my opinion, it truly is a great device. The OCT imaging allows the physician to see the plaque that is being cut in the leg artery and make sure that the non-diseased  artery wall is not being cut.  When you cut healthy tissue in the artery wall, there is greater risk for re-stenosis in the artery. Patients have great success stories after the procedure. This device is a great advancement in the treatment of peripheral artery disease.

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Pantheris is the first ever image- guided (optical coherence tomography- OCT) atherectomy device used to treat peripheral artery disease created by Avinger, a company based out of California.

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FDA APPROVED IN 2016.

The device allows the physician to remove the plaque safely while being able to visualize the artery and plaque wall.

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1. Directly visualizes the tissue being cut using OCT
2. Removes plaque without causing deep wall trauma in the artery that can result in re-stenosis

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1. Device is more expensive than other atherectomy devices
2. Steeper learning curve for the physicians due to the technology
3. Takes longer to perform procedure due to the image interpretation