Aspiration Catheters
Socrates Aspiration System
Indications for Use
As part of the Socrates Aspiration System, the Socrates 38 Aspiration Catheter with a compatible suction pump is indicated for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral -M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment. As part of the Socrates Aspiration System, the Socrates Aspiration Tubing is indicated to connect the Socrates 38 Aspiration Catheter to a compatible suction pump.
Key Specifications
- Socrates 38 Aspiration Catheter: single lumen, variable stiffness catheter designed to be advanced over a steerable guidewire
- Catheter shaft materials: nitinol, polymers of varying durometer, internal lubricious liner
- Hydrophilic coating applied to the distal exterior section of the catheter shaft
- Single radiopaque tip marker made of tantalum for fluoroscopic visualization
- Proximal end: clear hub with Luer lock and stainless-steel strain relief
- Catheter outer diameter: proximal 0.053 inches, distal 0.053 inches
- Catheter inner diameter: proximal 0.038 inches, distal 0.038 inches
- Effective lengths: 115 cm and 156 cm
- Hydrophilic coating length: 90 cm
- Supplied sterile for single use only, packaged with rotating hemostasis valve (RHV)
- Socrates Aspiration Tubing: connects catheter to compatible suction pump, controls flow
- Tubing length: 100 inches (254 cm)
- Tubing inner diameter: 0.110 inches
- Tubing features: suction connector, male Luer lock, intermediate on/off fluid flow control device (clamp)
- System pressure range: -20 inHg to -29 inHg
- Sterilization method: Ethylene Oxide (EO)
- Tip shape: straight
Description
The Scientia Vascular Socrates Aspiration System is composed of two components: the Socrates 38 Aspiration Catheter, designed to aid in accessing vasculature, and the Socrates Aspiration Tubing, designed to connect the aspiration catheter to a compatible suction pump and control flow between them. When used with a compatible vacuum pump, these components facilitate the aspiration and removal of thrombus from the neurovasculature. Both components are supplied sterile for single use only.