Table 2 Complications associated with attempted retrieval of permanent filters
Permanent Filter Complications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Filter Type | Grade 1–2 Complications (Minor) | Grade 3–5 Complications (Major) | Complication Rate |
Trapease | 2 | 1 | 17.6% (3/17) |
Venatech | 1 | 0 | 50% (1/2) |
Simon Nitinol | 3 | 0 | 60% (3/5) |
Greenfield | 1 | 1 | 33.3% (2/6) |
Birdsnest | 1 | 0 | 100% (1/1) |
Total | 8 | 2 | 32.3% (10/31) |