The Cordis OPTEASE™ Retrievable Vena Cava Filter, with nitinol technology, features a double-basket, self-centering design and has a low profile 6F delivery system. This Vena Cava Filter is indicated for the prevention of pulmonary embolism (PE) via percutaneous placement in the IVC in patients considered at high risk of PE. The OPTEASE™ Retrievable Vena Cava Filter filter can be removed up to 12 days from the date of implantation and is proven to have low clinical sequelae associated with a filter fracture1.