Micrus Courier 270 Microcatheter

Micrus Courier Microcatheters are variable stiffness, single lumen catheters designed to aid the physician in accessing small, tortuous vasculature when used with a guiding catheter and steerable guide wire. Multiple levels of stiffness ranging from a highly flexible tip to a semi-rigid proximal section along the length of the catheter are designed to aid the physician in tracking over guide wires without displacement of the wire. The microcatheters have an outer hydrophilic coating that reduces friction during manipulation in the vessel. The lubricious PTFE-coated inner lumen is designed to facilitate movement of guide wires and other devices. A shaft marker, located 90 cm from the distal tip, is provided to expedite microcatheter insertion to the depth of standard guide catheters (90 cm long). Two marker bands, one at the catheter tip and another 3 cm proximal to the tip, are radiopaque to facilitate fluoroscopic visualization. A luer fitting located on the end of the catheter hub can be used to attach accessories. All microcatheters are packaged with a steam shaping mandrel accessory.