Safety and Efficacy Study of the Venous Window Needle Guide to Access Arteriovenous (AV)Fistulae

Vital Access Venous Window Needle Guide for Salvage of AV FistulaE (SAVE) Trial

The SAVE Study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Venous Window Needle Guide in achieving access of a deep, un-cannulatable arteriovenous fistula to complete hemodialysis as prescribed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Deep, uncannulatable, upper extremity arteriovenous fistula
• Minimum arteriovenous fistula flow 400 ml/min
• One year life expectancy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-transposed basilic or brachial vein arteriovenous fistula
• History of peripheral vascular disease
• History of cardiovascular disease
• History of cerebral vascular disease