Radial Access Systems
SOFIA EX Intracranial Support Catheter
Indications for Use
The SOFIA EX Intracranial Support Catheter is indicated for general intravascular use, including the neuro and peripheral vasculature. The SOFIA EX Intracranial Support Catheter can be used to facilitate introduction of diagnostic agents or therapeutic devices. The SOFIA EX Intracranial Support Catheter is not intended for use in coronary arteries.
Key Specifications
- Single-lumen, flexible catheter with coil and braid reinforcement
- Distal segment designed to facilitate vessel selection
- 55-65 cm of distal shaft hydrophilic coating for navigation
- Radiopaque marker (Platinum/Iridium) at distal end for fluoroscopy visualization
- Catheter size: 5F
- Inner Diameter (ID): 0.058 in.
- Outer Diameter (OD): 0.071 in.
- Effective Length: 115 cm
- Tip Configuration: Straight
- Guidewire Compatibility: ≤ 0.038 in. OD
- Outer layer materials: polyolefin elastomer, polyurethane elastomer (Pellethane), polyether block amide (Pebax), polyamide (Grilamid)
- Inner layer materials: stainless-steel braid, Nitinol coil, PTFE
- Hub: Nylon
- Strain Relief: Polyurethane
- Introducer: Pebax
- Coating: Hydrophilic
- Accessories: Introducer Sheath
- Sterile and single use
- Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide
- Packaging: HDPE dispenser tube, polyethylene packaging card, Tyvek pouch, carton box
Description
The SOFIA EX Intracranial Support Catheter is a single-lumen, flexible catheter equipped with coil and braid reinforcement. The distal segment is designed to facilitate vessel selection with 55-65 cm of distal shaft hydrophilic coating for navigation through the vasculature. The radiopaque marker is located at the distal end of the catheter for visualization under fluoroscopy.