Chennai, 09th December 2024: Geri Care Hospital, India’s 1st exclusive multi-speciality hospital for Senior Citizens, today announced that it successfully accomplished Tamil Nadu’s first ever use of the Inari Mechanical Thrombectomy device- Inari FlowTriever®, on an 85-year-old elderly patient who presented with acute Pulmonary Embolism (PE), a life-threatening condition that requires prompt intervention to restore blood flow and prevent fatal complications. The traditional and standard procedure of Thrombolysis was declared unviable due to elevated bleeding risks.

In this critical scenario, mechanical thrombectomy emerged as the most suitable alternative given the need for rapid intervention. After careful deliberation, it was decided to use Veiva’s Inari FlowTriever® device, an advanced thrombectomy system designed specifically for large-vessel venous thrombosis that could effectively remove the clot without exposing the patient to additional bleeding complications. This case marked the first use of the Inari device in Tamil Nadu to date. The elderly patient has demonstrated remarkable recovery following the procedure, with resolution of symptoms and normalisation of oxygen levels. No procedural complications or bleeding events occurred, underscoring the safety and efficacy of the system.

The Veiva’s Inari FlowTriever® device was chosen for its unique advantage of mechanical engagement for rapid clot removal from the pulmonary arteries, over traditional thrombolytic therapy, which relies on clot-dissolving medications. Apart from being minimally invasive, the mechanical thrombectomy device is designed for optimal efficacy to deal with clots formed in the veins.