Distal Access Catheters
SOFIATM Distal Access Catheter
Indications for Use
The SOFIA Distal Access Catheter is intended for general intravascular use, including the neuro and peripheral vasculature. It can be used to facilitate the introduction of diagnostic or therapeutic devices. It is not intended for use in coronary arteries.
Key Specifications
- Single-lumen flexible catheter with coil and braid reinforcement
- Distal segment: steam-shapeable
- Hydrophilic coating for navigation through vasculature
- Radiopaque marker at distal end for fluoroscopic visualization
- Dimensions: Inner diameter 0.055 in (1.4 mm), Outer diameter 0.068 in (1.7 mm), Working length 125 cm, Distal section 16 cm
- Guidewire compatibility: 0.035 in to 0.038 in (0.89 mm to 0.97 mm)
- Materials: Polyolefin elastomer, polyurethane elastomer, polyether block amide (Pebax), polyamide (Grilamid), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), stainless steel braid and coil, platinum/iridium radiopaque marker
- Accessories: Introducer sheath (Pebax), shaping mandrel (stainless steel, 0.0255 in outer diameter)
- Sterile, single-use device
- Packaging: Dispenser tube (HDPE), polyethylene packaging card, Tyvek pouch, bleached sulfate carton box
Description
The SOFIA Distal Access Catheter is a single-lumen, flexible catheter designed with coil and braid reinforcement. The distal segment is steam-shapeable and it has a hydrophilic coating for navigation through the vasculature. The radiopaque marker is located at the distal end of the catheter for visualization under fluoroscopy. An introducer sheath and shaping mandrel are also provided.