Long-Term Efficacy of Lutonix in a Real-World Femoropopliteal Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease: Insights From the SAFE-DCB US Registry - Scorecard - MDSpire

Long-Term Efficacy of Lutonix in a Real-World Femoropopliteal Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease: Insights From the SAFE-DCB US Registry

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  • Nicolas W. Shammas

  • Dion Franga

  • Erin Moore

  • George Mueller

  • Thomas P. Davis

  • Edward Woo

  • Investigators of SAFE-DCB US Registry

  • June 29, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Long-Term Effectiveness of Lutonix in Real-World Patients with Femoropopliteal Peripheral Arterial Disease: Findings from the SAFE-DCB US Registry

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionFemoropopliteal Peripheral Arterial Disease
Key MechanismsDrug-coated balloons (DCBs) deliver anti-proliferative drugs to reduce restenosis.
Target PopulationHeterogeneous patient population with stenotic or obstructive vascular lesions in the superficial femoral artery and/or popliteal artery.
Care SettingProspective, multicenter real-world registry in the U.S.

Key Highlights

  • Lutonix DCB demonstrated long-term effectiveness and safety in a real-world setting.
  • Primary effectiveness endpoint was freedom from target lesion revascularization (TLR) at 12 months.
  • Registry included broad inclusion criteria to reflect current clinical practice.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Patients with stenotic or obstructive vascular lesions in the SFA and/or PA.

Management

  • Use of Lutonix DCB after pre-dilation for PTA.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Follow-up for 36 months post-index procedure.

Risks

  • Potential for perioperative complications including death, major amputation, and revascularization.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Male or nonpregnant female subjects ≥21 years of age.

Dual antiplatelet therapy should be administered per current medical standards for a minimum of 4 weeks post-intervention.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Adhere to the instruction for use (IFU) for Lutonix DCB.
  • Ensure proper vessel preparation prior to DCB use.

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