Distal Access Catheters
Slinky Catheter
Indications for Use
The Slinky Catheter is indicated for general intravascular use, including the neuro and peripheral vasculature. It can be used to facilitate introduction of diagnostic agents and therapeutic devices. It is not intended for use in coronary arteries.
Key Specifications
- Single lumen, variable stiffness catheter with coil and braid reinforcement
- Radiopaque marker at distal tip for enhanced fluoroscopic visualization
- Lubricious inner liner
- Hydrophilic coating on distal 35 cm (Harland coating)
- Catheter size: 6F
- Effective length: 132 cm
- Proximal inner diameter (ID): 0.075"
- Proximal outer diameter (OD): 0.086"
- Tip configuration: Straight-cut or 30°-cut atraumatic soft tip
- Materials - Outer layer: Pebax® 55D, Pebax® 63D, Grilamid™ L25, QFLEX 85A/Polyblend 60A, Pellathane® 80A, Pebax® 35D
- Materials - Inner layer/Braid and coil: 304 V Stainless Steel, PTFE, QFLEX 75A/Polyblend 60A
- Marker: Platinum/Iridium
- Hub: Acrylic
- Strain relief: Polyolefin
- Guidewire compatibility: 0.014", 0.035", 0.038"
- Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (EO), sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10^-6
- Shelf life: 12 months
- Single use only, non-pyrogenic
- Maximum infusion pressure: 100 psi
- Accessories included: Introducer sheath, shaping mandrel
- Packaging: Tyvek® pouch, polyethylene hoop, HDPE card, carton box
Description
The Slinky® Catheter is a single lumen, variable stiffness catheter with a coil and braid reinforcement. It has a radiopaque marker at the distal tip for enhanced fluoroscopic visualization, a lubricious inner liner, and a hydrophilic coating on the distal 35 cm to enhance lubricity and vascular navigation. The Slinky® Catheter is provided sterile via Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization, non-pyrogenic, and is for single use only.