Distal Access Catheters
Distal Access Catheter
Indications for Use
The Distal Access Catheter is indicated for general intravascular use, including the neuro and peripheral vasculature. It can be used to facilitate introduction of diagnostic agents or therapeutic devices. It is not intended for use in coronary arteries.
Key Specifications
- Single-lumen, flexible catheter with stainless-steel coil reinforcement (except last 2 cm) over PTFE inner lumen liner
- Stainless-steel wire braiding over the coil from proximal to distal end
- Outer layer: varying durometers and lengths of polyamide (PA), polyether block amide (Pebax), and polyurethane (PU)
- Radiopaque marker band at distal tip: platinum/iridium alloy
- Hydrophilic coating on outer surface of distal 60 cm to reduce friction
- Distal segment steam-shapeable
- Hub: polycarbonate (PC) with luer fitting
- Strain relief: Pebax at proximal end
- Sizes: 5F and 6F
- 6F dimensions: Inner Diameter (ID) 0.071 inch (1.80 mm), Outer Diameter (OD) 0.083 inch (2.11 mm)
- 5F dimensions: Inner Diameter (ID) 0.056 inch (1.42 mm), Outer Diameter (OD) 0.068 inch (1.73 mm)
- Effective length: 115-135 cm
- Guidewire compatibility: 0.035 inch
- Accessories: hemostatic valve, PTFE introducer sheath, stainless steel shaping mandrel (80 mm length)
- Sterile and single use only
- Sterilization method: Ethylene Oxide
- Packaging: HDPE dispenser tube, polyethylene packaging card, Tyvek/PE/PET pouch, bleached sulfate carton box
Description
The Distal Access Catheter consists of a catheter and accessories (hemostatic valve, introducer sheath, and shaping mandrel). The catheter is a single-lumen, flexible catheter designed with coil and braid reinforcement. The distal segment is steam-shapeable, and a hydrophilic coating is applied for navigation of the catheter through the vasculature. The radiopaque marker is located at the distal end of the catheter for visualization under fluoroscopy.