Overview of the safety and efficacy of the Surfacer® Inside-Out® Access Catheter System for obtaining central venous access in patients with thoracic central venous obstructions

The development of thoracic central venous obstruction (TCVO) leads to narrowing of the vessel lumen which impacts blood flow and the placement of central venous access. The most common cause of TCVO is central venous catheters (CVCs) which can induce intravascular scarring or endoluminal obstruction via thrombus formation.The Surfacer® System is used to obtain central venous access (CVA) in patients with TCVO by facilitating catheter insertion...