EVLT vs. RF Sources

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No DVT reported (MAUDE, see footnote 8); 0.3% represents non-occlusive thrombus extension
Some DVT reported (MAUDE); 2.1% represents combination of DVT and non-occlusive thrombus extension
FDA reported events on Manufacturer & User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database (up to March 2006) since product inception. Up to date results available at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE/search.cfm
Lurie, F, et al. Prospective randomized study of endovenous radiofrequency obliteration (Closure procedure) versus ligation and stripping in a selected patient population (EVOLVeS Study), J Vasc Surg 2003; 38(2):207-14.
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