Design-of-Experiments Approach to Improving Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval Rates.

Purpose: The association of retrievable inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) with adverse events has led to increased interest in prompt retrieval, particularly in younger patients given the progressive nature of these complications over time. This study takes a design-of-experiments (DOE) approach to investigate methods to best improve filter retrieval rates, with a particular focus on younger (<60 years) patients.

Methods: A DOE approach was executed in which combinations of variables were tested to best improve retrieval rates.