VenaSeal™

About

The VenaSeal procedure delivers a small amount of a specially formulated medical adhesive to seal — or close — the diseased vein, rerouting blood to nearby healthy veins and providing symptom relief. The VenaSeal closure system is a safe and effective treatment, offering significant improvement in quality of life.^1-4

Step 1: Catheter is placed in the vein

Using an ultrasound, your doctor will position a catheter into the diseased vein through a small access site.

Step 2: Specialized adhesive is placed

A specially formulated medical adhesive is placed in the diseased vein via a small catheter.

Step 3: Light external pressure is applied

Light external pressure is applied to adhere the vein walls together. This step is repeated for the length of the vein.

Step 4: Catheter is removed

The catheter is removed and a single adhesive bandage is applied to the vein access site.

Before the procedure

You will have an ultrasound imaging exam of the leg being treated. This exam is important for assessing the diseased superficial vein and planning the procedure.

During the procedure

Your doctor will discuss the procedure with you. Here is a brief summary of what to expect:

You may feel some minor pain or stinging with a needle stick to numb the site where the doctor will access your vein.
Once the area is numb, your doctor will insert the catheter (i.e., a small hollow tube) into your leg. You may feel some pressure from the placement of the catheter.
The catheter will be placed in specific areas along the diseased vein to deliver small amounts of the medical adhesive. You may feel a mild sensation of pulling. An ultrasound will be used during the procedure to guide and position the catheter.

After the procedure

After treatment, the catheter is removed and a small adhesive bandage is placed over the puncture site.
You will be taken to the recovery area to rest.
Your doctor will recommend follow-up care as needed.

Patient results: before and after

Before VenaSeal procedure

Three months after VenaSeal procedure

Individual results may vary. Images courtesy of Dr. Kathleen Gibson.

Benefits of the VenaSeal procedure

Simple outpatient procedure
Lasting results, with a 94.6% closure rate at five years¹
Compression stockings may not be needed after the procedure^2,3

Faster recovery time than thermal ablation^1,2
Less pain and bruising than thermal ablation^1,2
No tumescent anesthesia

Type of therapy
Closure with medical adhesive (permanent implant)

Inpatient or outpatient procedure
Outpatient procedure

One- versus two-leg treatment
Typically, both legs can be treated in the same appointment

Needle sticks required
One needle stick for vein access.

Typical post-treatment recovery
Typically limited to healing of vein access site; some patients may experience temporary skin and tissue irritation
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Compression hose
Not required, but your doctor may recommend it post-procedure
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Procedure success rate
94.6% closure rate at five years¹