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2012 Buyer's Guide

Welcome to the online edition of Endovascular Today’s 2012 Buyer’s Guide. This Buyer’s Guide offers a searchable, comprehensive listing of the FDA-approved interventional devices available in the United States. The charts include sizes, configurations, and unique characteristics of each product, listed alphabetically by manufacturer name. You will also find links to download printable PDFs of each chart. We hope that this guide will be a useful tool in your practice.

For optimal results, search terms should be limited to either one word from the trademarked device name or a single characteristic of the product (eg, retrievable, hydrophilic, nitinol).

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Coiled Stainless Steel Guidewires

01.CoiledStainlessSteel.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Diameter (inch) Length (cm) Tip Type Antithrombogenic Comments
Abbott Vascular Hi-Torque Supra Core 35 Guide Wire N/A 0.035 145, 190, 300 Straight N/A Not provided
Hi-Torque Steelcore 18 Guide Wire 0.018 190, 300
Hi-Torque Steelcore 18 LT Guide Wire J-curved/straight
Hi-Torque Spartacore 14 Guide Wire 0.014 130, 190, 300 N/A
.035 LOC Guide Wire Extension 0.035 115
Hi-Torque Versacore Guide Wire 145, 175, 260, 300 Modified J, standard, floppy
AngioDynamics AngioDynamics PTFE-Coated Fixed core, movable core 0.035, 0.038 150, 180 Straight; J-curved; Newton LT, LLT, LLLT; Bentson; heavy duty; and Rosen Precoated with PTFE Precoated with PTFE coating then coiled; results in smooth outer surface and independent movement of coils
Asahi Intecc USA, Inc., distributed by Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Treasure 12 Fixed core 0.018 180, 300 Straight PTFE 12-g tip load and hybrid coating (hydrophilic body/hydrophobic distal 1 mm); one-piece core and spring coil design for 1:1 torque make this an ideal first choice wire for the treatment of PAD, especially chronic occlusions
Astato 30 30-g tip load and hybrid coating (hydrophilic body/hydrophobic distal 1 mm); high-penetration guidewire specially designed with tapered tip to break through fibrous caps and calcium deposits
B. Braun Interventional Systems B. Braun Guidewires Fixed core 0.014, 0.018 40, 80, 180, 265 Straight No Available in a variety of configurations: PTFE coating, reference markers, stainless steel or nitinol, and stainless steel or platinum tip
Boston Scientific Corporation Thruway Spring coil stainless steel 0.014, 0.018 130, 190, 300 J-tip, straight, short, long, and extra long taper Silicone A larger inner core designed for added strength for access and stability during catheter placement and exchange, while a Teflon coating intended to facilitate entry and allows smooth catheter tracking
Amplatz Super Stiff Guidewire 0.035, 0.038 75, 145, 180, 260 3-mm J, straight, short taper PTFE Stiff, stainless steel core with flexible, highly radiopaque tip; intended to facilitate catheter placement and exchange during diagnostic or interventional procedures including AAA endovascular graft procedures
Meier 185, 260, 300 C, J N/A Not provided
Magic Torque 0.035 180, 260 Straight (shapeable) Glidex hydrophilic coating on distal 10-cm; PTFE coating on distal 11-50 cm for continued low-friction access Precoat technology produces an even coating of PTFE resulting in an ultra-smooth surface to facilitate independent coil movement
Platinum Plus Guidewire Spring coil stainless steel core 0.014, 0.018, 0.025 60, 145, 180, 260 Straight; long and short taper Available with Mediglide silicone coating or Glidex hydrophilic coating
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. ViperWire Advance Guide Wire Stainless steel fixed core 0.014/0.017, 0.014/0.014 335 Straight No Designed for use with CSI Diamondback 360° and Predator 360°
Cook Medical Classic
Safe-T-J		 Fixed core 0.018, 0.021, 0.025, 0.035, 0.038 50, 80, 145, 180, 200, 260 J-curved With or without Available in either a standard or stiff shaft configuration
Classic Bentson 0.025, 0.032, 0.035, 0.038 145, 180, 260 Straight 20-cm flexible tip length that is available in a standard or stiff shaft configuration
Classic Newton Spencer Modification 0.035 180 Angled Slightly angled tip allows for easy access and maneuverability
Classic Newton 0.035, 0.038 145, 180 Available with either a 10- or 15-cm flexible tip length
Classic Rosen 0.035 80, 145, 180, 260 J-curved Stiff shaft with short flexible tip and tight (1.5 mm) J-curved
Amplatz Extra Stiff 0.025, 0.035, 0.038 J-curved, straight Stiff shaft
Amplatz Ultra Stiff 0.035 80, 145, 180 Stiffer than the Amplatz Extra Stiff but not as stiff as the Lunderquist
Lunderquist Mandril 90, 145, 180, 260, 300 No Extremely stiff wire for catheter/device exchanges
Lunderquist DC 260, 300 Double curve
Classic Double Flexible Tip Fixed core 0.035, 0.038 145 J-curved, Straight With or without Flexible tip on both ends of the guidewire; J-curved on one end, straight on the other end
Amplatz Tapered Movable core 0.035 J-curved Not provided
Classic Tefcor Movable Core 0.035, 0.038 J-curved, straight
Cordis Corporation Emerald Guidewire Fixed core and movable core 0.018, 0.025, 0.032, 0.035, 0.038, 0.065 150, 175, 180, 220, 260 Wide variety Yes Not provided
Covidien Wholey Hi-Torque Modified J Fixed core 0.035 145, 175, 260, 300 J-Curved PTFE coated Supportive wire with soft, shapeable tip designed for atraumatic negotiation of the vasculature; core-to-tip design
Wholey Hi-Torque Floppy 145, 175, 260 Straight, shapeable
Wholey Hi-Torque Standard 145, 300
Wholey Hi-Torque Plus 145, 190, 300 Supportive wire with soft, atraumatic tip
TAD II 0.035 that tapers to 0.018 145, 200, 260 Straight Supportive and steerable tapered guidewire
TAD 145, 200, 300
Flex-T Hi-Torque 0.018 145, 200, 295 MicroGlide coated
LOC Extension 115 Polyethylene coated Converts a 145- or 175-cm length to an exchange length of 260 cm or greater
Covidien/ev3 Nitrex Nitinol 0.014, 0.018, 0.025, 0.035 0.014: 80, 180, 300; 0.018: 60, 80, 180, 300; 0.025: 180, 260 Straight, angled Silicone Solid nitinol core for 1:1 torque and kink resistance; silicone coating for lubricity and gold tungsten coils for enhanced visualization
Nitrex with flexible shaft 0.035 145, 180, 260, 400
Nitrex with stiff shaft 80, 145, 180, 260, 300, 400
Babywire 0.012 18, 50 Straight No Assist in placement of IV catheters and exchange of small vessel arterial/venous lines
Endologix Endologix PTFE Coated Fixed 0.014, 0.035 260 Straight PTFE coated 0.014 with special marker for use with IntuiTrak AAA system
Galt Medical Corporation Galt Wires Fixed core 0.035, 0.038 80, 150, 180, 260 Straight, J-tip, double flex Silicone coated, PTFE coated 20-cm taper with 6-cm distal floppy; 10-cm taper with 5-cm distal floppy
Mandril 0.014, 0.018 40, 60, 65, 80, 130, 145, 180, 190, 300 Straight, angled, J-tip No Available in stainless/stainless, stainless/platinum, nitinol/stainless, nitinol/platinum; featuring reference marks, angled tip, flexible tips, J-tips
Medtronic, Inc. Archer Super Stiff Guidewire Fixed core 0.035 200, 260 J-curved, double J-curved N/A Intended to facilitate catheter placement and exchange during diagnostic or interventional procedures in the aorta
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. InQwire PTFE Coated J-tip fixed core, straight-tip fixed core, J-tip movable core, straight-tip movable core 0.014, 0.018, 0.021, 0.025, 0.035,0.038 80, 150, 180, 260 Straight; Bentson 23-cm flex, Bentson short taper; 10-cm flex; Newton LT, LLT, LLLT flex tips; super stiff straight tip; Rosen/ 1.5-mm; J 1.5, J 3, J 6, J 15 mm; double-flex ended; exchange 260-cm straight and J-tip PTFE coating with and without heparin coating Proprietary PTFE precoated wires for increased lubricity and durability; finger-staightenable; proprietary heparin process designed specifically to work in conjunction with the PTFE coating for improved performance
Prelude Sheath Wire Stainless steel coils 0.035, 0.038 50, 80 Double-ended: straight and 3-mm J
Navilyst Medical Angiographic Core Wires Fixed core or movable core 0.018, 0.025, 0.032, 0.035, 0.038 60, 145, 150, 175, 180, 260 Straight, J-tip, Bentson, Newton, Rosen, Double-ended PTFE or PTFE/heparin coated Guidewires used for the percutaneous introduction of catheters
Pathway Medical Technologies, Inc. Jetwire Fixed core 0.014 300 Straight (shapeable) Silicone and PTFE coated Proprietary PTFE coating offers uniform consistency, enhanced lubricity, and excellent durability; indicated for coronary and peripheral use
St. Jude Medical, Inc. GuideRight J-tip: fixed core 0.021 150 3-mm J PTFE coated Standard
0.025 150, 180, 260
0.028, 0.03 150
0.032 150, 260
0.035, 0.038 150, 180, 260 1.5-, 3-, 6-, 15-mm J Bentson, Newton LT, Rosen, standard, firm
0.065 150 6-mm J Newton LT
J-tip: movable core 0.035, 0.038 3-mm J Standard, Amplatz
Double distal: fixed core Standard
Straight: fixed core 0.021, 0.025, 0.032 Straight
0.035 150, 260 Standard, Newton LT, Bentson
0.038 Standard, Bentson
Straight: movable core 0.035, 0.038 150 Straight Standard, Amplatz
Super Stiff: fixed core 0.032 180 3-mm J Super stiff
0.038 180, 260 Straight
Heparin coated: fixed core 0.035 150, 180, 260 J or straight Heparin coated Standard
0.038 150
Heparin coated: movable core 0.035, 0.038 3-mm J Amplatz
Steerable 0.035 Modified J or straight PTFE coated Standard
Straight Floppy
TigerWire: steerable Standard
Straight or angled Floppy
180, 260, 300 Angled Standard
Introducer 0.021 50 DDS
0.025, 0.032, 0.035 DDJ: 3-mm J
0.038
80 3-mm J
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Axis Wire Fixed core 0.035 90, 145, 180, 260 Straight 9- and 12-cm floppy PTFE coated Heavy-duty proximal shaft with highly flexible tip
Jiffy Wire 80, 120, 150 Double-ended, straight, and 3-mm J, 10-cm taper Straight floppy tip and a 3-mm J-tip in one double-ended guidewire with 10-cm graduated transition tips
VSI Tru-Torque 150, 180, 260, 300 Standard, floppy, modified J, and modified J with extra flop Highly torqueable 0.035-inch guidewire that facilitates catheter placement during diagnostic angiography and interventional procedures
Amplatz SST 0.035, 0.038 80, 150, 180, 260 Straight, modified J Guidewires designed for extra support during catheter placement in diagnostic angiography and interventional procedures
VSI Guidewires 0.014, 0.018 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 130 Straight Available in a variety of configurations: PTFE coating, reference markers, stainless steel or nitinol, and stainless steel or platinum tip
IV, intravenous; PAD, peripheral arterial disease; PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene.

Hydrophilic Guidewires

02.Hydrophilic.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Diameter (inch) Length (cm) Tip Type Comments
AngioDynamics AquaLiner Nitinol 0.032, 0.035, 0.038 150, 180, 260 Straight, angled Available in regular or stiff configurations; advanced coating technology
Nīt-Vu Nitinol Microguidewires 0.014, 0.018 80, 110, 180, 300 Available in standard, intermediate, stiff configurations; advanced coating technology
Asahi Intecc USA, Inc. Regalia XS 1.0 Stainless steel with polymer sleeve 0.014 180, 300 Straight, J-tip Hydrophilic-coated polymer wire specifically designed for tortuous anatomy and highly stenosed lesions
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. Porter Stainless steel 0.014 195, 300 Straight Hydrophilic guidewire in various levels of tip stiffness, providing excellent trackability, steerability, visibility, and support for delivery of therapeutic devices
Boston Scientific Corporation Transend Steerable Guidewire Stainless steel alloy core 0.014, 0.018 0.014 inch: 135, 165, 190; 0.018 inch: 135 and 165 2-cm shapeable tip Distal 38 cm contains ICE hydrophilic coating engineered to reduce surface friction to enhance trackability
ZIPwire Polyurethane jacket with hydrophilic coating; nitinol core 0.018, 0.025, 0.035, 0.038 80, 150, 180, 260 Straight, angled Available in regular or stiff configurations; dynamic nitinol core engineered to promote pushability for easy advancement; precise torque response engineered to enables secure control when sub-selecting distal and angulated branch vessels
Fathom—14 Guidewire Hybrid stainless steel and nitinol 0.014 200, 300 10 cm with 2-cm shapeable or angled tip Designed for complex, highly tortuous endovascular procedures
Fathom—16 Guidewire 0.016 140, 180 10 or 20 cm with 2-cm shapeable tip
Codman Neurovascular Neuroscout 14 Steerable Guidewire Stainless steel with hydrophilic coating 0.014 205, 300 Shapeable tip Specifically designed for excellent tip shaping and shape retention
Agility 10 Steerable Guidewire 0.010 195 The soft tips enable easy shapeability and safe vessel access; available in standard and soft configurations
Agility 14 Steerable Guidewire 0.014 205, 350
Agility 16 Steerable Guidewire 0.016 175, 205
Cook Medical HiWire Nitinol core, polyurethane jacket 0.018–0.038 150, 180, 260 Straight, angled Available in either a standard or stiff shaft configuration
Roadrunner PC Nitinol core with platinum coils, polyurethane jacket 0.035–0.038 145, 180, 260 Available in either a standard or stiff shaft configuration and a standard or long taper configuration
Roadrunner PC: Connors Modification Angled, 2-mm J Distal 65 cm of wire is hydrophilic-coated polymer; remaining portion is TFE coated
Cordis Corporation Aquatrack Hydrophilic Nitinol Guidewire Nitinol 0.035 150, 180, 260 Straight, angled Not provided
Medtronic, Inc. Cougar LS Nitinol 0.014 190, 300 J-curved, straight Cougar Workhorse wire technology, available in hydrophilic and silicone
Cougar XT
Intuition Stainless steel 180, 300 Straight Intuition Advanced Workhorse wire technology, available in hydrophilic and silicone
ProVia 3 Designed to cross most demanding lesions, available in hydrophilic and silicone
ProVia 6
ProVia 9 Straight with a tapered distal tip of 0.009 inches
ProVia 12
Zinger Light J-curved, straight Zinger Workhorse wire technology; light support; available in hydrophilic and silicone
Zinger Marker Zinger Workhorse wire technology with marker bands; available in hydrophilic and silicone
Zinger Medium Zinger Workhorse wire technology; medium support; available in hydrophilic and silicone
Zinger Support Zinger Workhorse wire technology with advanced support; available in hydrophilic and silicone
Thunder Wire 190, 300 J-curved, straight, core to tip Thunder Extra Support wire technology, available in silicone only
Persuader 3 180, 300 Straight, core to tip Persuader 3 Crossing wire technology; available in silicone and hydrophilic
Persuader 6 Persuader 6 Crossing wire technology; available in silicone and hydrophilic
Persuader 9 Persuader 9 Crossing wire technology; available in silicone and hydrophilic
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Laureate Hydrophilic Coated Guide Wire Nitinol 0.035 80, 150, 180, 260 Straight, angled, and straight long taper; tip flexibility 5 cm; available in standard and stiff configurations Proprietary nitinol-core wire provides excellent 1:1 torque control; enhanced coating technology provides enduring lubricity for rapid vessel selection
H2O Hydrophilic Coated Guide Wire 0.018, 0.025, 0.035, 0.038 Straight, angled, and straight long taper; tip flexibility 5 and 8 cm Nitinol core (for fluoroscopic visualization); polyurethane jacket with hydrophilic coating; standard and stiff shaft
Navilyst Medica Charter Guidewire Stainless steel core wire construction 0.014, 0.018 0.014 inch, 180; 0.018 inch, 140, 180 Shapeable tip Proprietary manufacturing process for precise control and predictable, consistent tip response and shapeholding memory; 1-piece stainless steel core wire construction; platinum coil tip for flexibility, shapeability, and visibility; Glyce hydrophilic coating
MicroVention Terumo Headliner Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire Nitinol 0.012, 0.016 200 45° angle, 90° angle, 90°/150° double angle, 1.5-mm J-tip angle; tip flexibility: 20 and 35 cm Proprietary Glidewire technology with gold coil at tip for enhanced radiopacity; distal tip specifically engineered for delicate neuro procedures; floppy and standard tip taper available
Traxcess Neuro Guidewire Soft, atraumatic tip; shapeable 1.4-cm tip length; straight with 0.012-inch distal diameter to access small vessels First neuro guidewire to combine nitinol and stainless steel with the Terumo Glide technology, which allows for unlimited shapeability throughout the procedure
St. Jude Medical, Inc. HydroSteer Nitinol 0.018 150, 180 Angled, straight Hydrophilic coating
0.035, 0.038 150, 180, 260 Angled; straight, J-tip
Terumo Interventional Systems Glidewire: Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire Nitinol 0.018, 0.025, 0.032, 0.035, 0.038 80, 120, 150, 180, 260 Angled, straight, J-curved, shapeable, proprietary Bolia curve; tip flexibility: 1, 3, 5, 8 cm Super elastic nitinol core with polyurethane jacket and proprietary Glide technology hydrophilic coating; available in standard and stiff shaft
Glidewire Gold: Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire for Peripheral 0.018 180 Shape: 45° and 70° angle; tip flexibility: 3, 5 cm Proprietary Glidewire technology with gold band at tip for enhanced radiopacity; for peripheral applications
Glidewire GT: Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire for Super- Selectivity 45° angle, 90° angle, 90°/60° double angle, straight (shapeable); tip flexibility: 25 cm Proprietary Glidewire technology with gold coil at tip for enhanced radiopacity; flexible distal tip designed for super-selectivity; for visceral applications
Glidewire Advantage Nitinol core 0.035 180, 260 Angled 25-cm hydrophilic distal portion for navigation; stiffer proximal portion with spiral PTFE coating to support device delivery
Runthrough NS Nitinol core to stainless steel 0.014 180, 300 Straight Hybrid wire that fuses nitinol and stainless steel for exceptional torque control; tip is hydrophilic coated (nonplastic jacket), with a hydrophobic cap for tactile feedback
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Muskie Stainless steel 0.014 195, 300 Five options for tip stiffness: 3, 4.5, 6, 9, 12 g Hydrophilic but not jacketed; 3-cm platinum coil for visibility
PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene; TFE, tetrafluoroethylene.

Mandril/Specialty Guidewires

03.mandril.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Diameter (inch) Length (cm) Tip Type Coating Type Comments
AngioDynamics Nīt-Vu Peripheral vascular, general vascular use 0.014, 0.018 70, 80, 110, 180, 300 Angled, straight Next-generation silicone-based coating Nitinol guidewire shaft with tungsten-wound tip
Argon Medical Devices, Inc Mandril Guide Wires Mandril 0.018 45 Straight N/A Available in stainless/stainless; nitinol/stainless, nitinol/platinum
Arrow International, a division of Teleflex Simplicity Micropuncture Introducer Set Micropuncture wire 0.018 45 Straight floppy tip Hydrophilic Latex free
Boston Scientific Corporation Journey Guidewire Mircocut nitinol sleeve, nitinol core 0.014 185, 300 Straight (shapeable), angled (shapeable) Hybrid design, hydrophilic (distal 1.27 cm uncoated), PTFE proximal Not provided
V-18 ControlWire Steerable Guidewire Scitanium core 0.018 110, 150, 200, 300 Straight (shapeable) ICE hydrophilic coating on distal end Hydrophilic performance and excellent torque control designed for distal, peripheral access and contralateral approaches; single-piece core with torque jacket for 1:1 torque control; robust shapeable 3-cm tip intended to facilitate accurate placement; proximal PTFE jacket intended to provide firm support and low friction surface
V-14 ControlWire Guidewire 0.014 182, 300 Straight, angled (shapeable) Distal radiopaque section (distal 2 cm); single-piece core with torque jacket for 1:1 torque control; shapeable tip intended to facilitate accurate placement; proximal PTFE jacket intended to provide firm support and low friction surface
Transend Steerable Guidewire Hydrophilic scitanium core 0.014 135, 165, 190 2-cm shapeable tip Hydrophilic ICE coating on distal 38 cm Distal platinum coils for enhanced radiopacity intended to provide excellent tip visualization
0.018 135, 165 Hydrophilic performance engineered for excellent torque control for distal, peripheral access and contralateral approaches
Cook Medical Approach CTO Peripheral vascular, general vascular use 0.014 135, 190, 300 Straight (shapeable) PTFE Available in 6-, 12-, 18-, and 25-g tip loads
Approach Hydro ST Hydrophilic, PTFE Hydrophilic tip for easy advancement and supportive stainless steel shaft
Approach Pro-ST PTFE Short taper length designed for peripheral procedures; palladium coils for visibility
Approach Pro-LT 0.014, 0.018 Shapeable, angled Polymer-jacketed mandril
Roadrunner Extra-Support N/A 180, 300 Angled N/A Platinum tip with a 5-cm flexible tip length
McNamara Renal Mandril: selective 0.018 180, 260 J-curved 60°, 90°, or 120° curve at the distal end of the wire to match the angulation of the renal artery takeoff
Cordis Corporation Storq Steerable Guidewires Mandril: access 0.035 180, 300 Straight, angled, modified J SLX coating is hydrophobic Not provided
SV .018 Peripheral Guidewires N/A 0.018 Straight N/A Available in 5- and 8-cm tip transitions
Jindo Tapered Peripheral Guidewires 0.035–0.022 Distal tapers 6–8 cm
Stabilizer Support Wire Extra support wire with medium flexibility 0.014 Duraglide PTFE coating Not provided
Stabilizer Extra Support Wire
Covidien/ev3 Nitrex Nitinol 0.014, 0.018, 0.025, 0.035 0.014 inch: 80, 180, 300; 0.018 inch: 60, 80, 180, 300; 0.025 inch: 180, 260 Straight, angled Silicone Solid nitinol core for 1:1 torque and kink resistance; silicone coating for lubricity and gold tungsten coils for enhanced visualization
Nitrex With Flexible Shaft 0.035 145, 180, 260, 400
Nitrex With Stiff Shaft 80, 145, 180, 260, 300, 400
Babywire 0.012 18, 50 Straight No Assist in placement of IV catheters and exchange of small vessel arterial/venous lines
Galt Medical Corporation Galt Wires Mandril 0.014, 0.018 40, 60, 65, 80, 130, 145, 180, 190, 300 Straight, angled, J-tip N/A Available in stainless/stainless; stainless/platinum, nitinol/stainless, nitinol/platinum; featuring referenced marks, angled tip, flexible tips, J-tips
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. InQwire: Marker Wire Fixed core 0.018 80, 120 Straight 20-cm nitinol Hydrophilic Marks at 5- and 10-cm
MAK (Mini Access Kits) Stainless steel with stainless steel tip 40 Straight None Not provided
Stainless steel with platinum tip 40, 60
Nitinol with platinum tip 40, 60, 80
Prelude Sheath Wire Stainless steel coils 0.035, 0.038 50, 80 Double-ended: straight and 3-mm J
Vascular Solutions, Inc. VSI Guidewires Stainless steel, nitinol 0.014, 0.018 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 130 Straight, J-tip N/A Available in stainless/stainless, stainless/platinum, nitinol/stainless, nitinol/platinum
PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene.

Standard Sheaths

07.Standard_Sheaths.pdf
Company Name Product Name Size (F) Length (cm) Guidewire Diameter (inch) Curved or Straight Radiopaque Tip
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. Axcess 4–9 5.75, 11 0.021, 0.032, 0.035, 0.038 Straight No
One Piece 11 0.025, 0.028, 0.035
Tuohy-Borst
Detachable Valve
Arrow International, a division of Teleflex Cath Lab/Interventional Sheaths (adult) 4–9 11 0.035 Straight Yes
Cath Lab/Interventional Sheaths (pediatric) 4–6 5, 7.5 0.021
Arrow-Flex PSI (With Arrow Raulerson Syringe and Cath-Gard Catheter Contamination Guards; With and Without ArrowGard) 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 9 7, 10 0.025–0.035
B. Braun Interventional Systems Intradyn Arterial Introducer Sheath and Elite HV Hemostasis Introducers 3–14 7, 11, 23 0.018, 0.021, 0.035, 0.038 Straight With or without
Boston Scientific Corporation Super Sheath Introducers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 11, 25 With wire: 0.035; without wire: 0.038 compatible Straight With or without
Super Sheath XL Introducers 10, 11, 12, 14
Cook Medical Performer: Small Valve 4–8 5, 5.5, 7, 13, 25, 30, 35, 45 0.035, 0.038 Straight With or without
Performer: Large Valve 9–18 13, 30, 35, 40, 70, 80 0.038
Performer: Radial 4–6 5.5, 7, 13, 23 0.018 No
Cordis Corporation Brite Tip Interventional Sheath 4–11 5.5, 11, 23, 35, 45, 55, 90 0.035 Straight Yes
Avanti Sheath Introducer 5.5, 11, 23 No
Galt Medical Corporation Micro-Access Elite HV Hemostasis Valve Introducer 4–7 5.5, 12 0.018 Straight With or without
ReDial 4 cm 5–7 4 0.018, 0.038
Gore & Associates Gore DrySeal Sheath 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 28 0.035 Straight Yes
Medtronic, Inc. Input TS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 7, 11, 23 0.038 Straight Yes
Input PS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 11, 23
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Prelude Sheath Introducers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 11, 23 0.018, 0.025, 0.035, 0.038 Straight With or without
Prelude ACT Sheath Introducers 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5 11 0.035, 0.038 Without
Oscor Inc. Adelante (Peel Away) 6, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 12 16, 23 0.035, 0.038 Straight No
Adelante Sigma (Hemostic Valve) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 10, 23
Adelante Sigma Sol (Hemostic Valve) Yes
Adelante Sigma P (Hemostic Valve) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 5, 10
St. Jude Medical, Inc. Ultimum 4–12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 5, 8.5, 12, 23, 25, 30, 35 0.035, 0.038 Straight Yes, EV line
Engage 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 12, 25 No
Terumo Interventional Systems Pinnacle Introducer Sheath for Peripheral Applications 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 10, 25 (25 does not come with mini guidewire or in 4 F) Comes with or without 0.035 guidewire Straight No
Pinnacle Introducer Sheath for Coronary Applications Comes with or without 0.038 guidewire; the guidewire for the 4 F is 0.035
Pinnacle TIF Tip Introducer Sheath for Peripheral Applications 5, 6, 7, 8 10 with 0.035-inch mini guidewire Mini guidewire included
Pinnacle TIF Tip Introducer Sheath for Coronary Applications 10 with 0.038-inch mini guidewire
Pinnacle R/O II Radiopaque Marker Introducer Sheath 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 6, 10, 25 Mini guidewire available with 6 and 10 cm; maximum guidewire is 0.038 Yes
Pinnacle R/O II HiFlo 6, 7, 8 4 Comes with or without 0.035 guidewire
Glidesheath (indicated for radial access) 4, 5, 6 10, 16, 25 Comes with 0.021 guidewire Spring/straight No
GlideAccess Systems (Micro Accessing Systems) 4, 5 10 Comes with 0.018 guidewire; echogenic or nonechogenic needle Stainless steel or platinum-tipped nitinol wire
Obturators 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 25 Not for use with wire Fits Pinnacle 5–9-F sheaths; 10- or 25-cm lengths

Reinforced Sheaths

08.Reinforced_Sheaths.pdf
Company Name Product Name Size (F) Length (cm) Guidewire Diameter (inch) Curved or Straight Radiopaque Tip Hydrophilic Coating
Arrow International, a division of Teleflex Super Arrow-Flex (adult) 4–11 11–100 0.035–0.038 Straight Yes Yes
Super Arrow-Flex (pediatric) 5–6 7.5 0.021–0.025
Cook Medical Flexor: Shuttle/Shuttle Select/Shuttle Tibial 4–8 80, 90, 110 0.038 Straight Yes Yes
Flexor: Ansel 4–9 45, 55, 90, 100 0.018/0.038 Curved, straight
Flexor: Ansel-High Flex 7–12 45, 55, 110 0.035 Multipurpose Yes
Flexor: Raabe 5–9 55, 70, 90 0.038 Straight No
Flexor: Balkin 5.5–8 40, 45 With or without
Flexor: Standard 5–12 13, 30, 40, 45, 80 No
Flexor: Liver Access 9–10 38.5, 40 Curved
Flexor: Radial 5–7 7, 13, 23 0.018 Straight No Yes
Covidien/ev3 The Sheath 7–8 55 0.038 Straight Yes No
Terumo Interventional Systems Pinnacle Destination Guiding Sheath 5, 6, 7, 8 45, 65, 90 0.038 Straight, hockey stick, multi- purpose, RDC, LIMA Yes Yes
LIMA, left internal mammary artery; RDC, renal double curve.

Special Access Sheaths

09.SpecialAccess.pdf
Company Name Product Name Size (F) Length (cm) Guidewire Diameter (inch) Curved or Straight Radiopaque Tip Type of Special Access
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. OneStic 4–9 5.75, 11 0.018 Straight No A hybrid introducer sheath and micropuncture set to expedite standard sheath access
MicroStic 4 and 5 available with 21-gauge X 7-cm echogenic- and nonechogenic- enhanced needles and 21-gauge X 4-cm needles; 4- and 5-F stiffened dilator kits are available 10 Used for placement of 0.035- or 0.038-inch diameter wire guides into the vascular system when a small 21-gauge needle stick is desired
Arrow International, a division of Teleflex Interventional Carotid Access Set 7 90 N/A Straight Yes Carotid
Interventional Renal Access Set 6, 7 45 0.035–0.038 Renal
Interventional Transradial Access 5, 6 4.45–24 0.018–0.025 Transradial
Interventional Transseptal Access Set 8 61 N/A Transseptal
BioCardia, Inc. Morph AccessPro Steerable Introducer System 6 Total length, 61; working length, 45 Accepts 0.014–0.038; guidewire not provided Deflectable Yes Steerable introducer through which medical instruments as large as 6 F may be introduced into the peripheral vasculature
Cook Medical Performer: Mullins 4–16 48, 63, 75, 85 0.038 Curved Yes Transseptal access
Performer: Hausdorf-Lock 10–12 75
Performer: Extra Large 20–24 25, 40, 65 Straight No Large device/stent graft
Flexor Keller-Timmermans 22–24 65
Keller-Timmermans 18–24 65, 85 Straight, curved
Performer: Micropuncture 4–7 13 0.018 Straight A hybrid introducer sheath and micropuncture set to expedite standard sheath access
Micropuncture Introducer Sets: Stiffened and Nonstiffened 4–5 10 0.018 X 40, 60 cm: stainless steel, stainless steel with platinum tip; nitinol with platinum tip with choice of 21-gauge echogenic or nonechogenic needle and silhouette transitionless introducer Used for placement of 0.035- or 0.038-inch diameter wire guides into the vascular system when a small 21-gauge needle stick is desired
Endologix AFX Introducer System 17 45 0.035 Straight Yes Hydrophilic-coated sheath and dilator for AFX AAA graft
Tear-Away Introducer Sheaths 9, 12.5 25 (9 F), 13 (12.5 F) No Tear-away valve and sheath
Galt Medical Corporation Hemostasis Valve Introducer: Micro-Access 4–7 5.5, 12 0.018 nitinol/platinum or 0.018 stainless/stainless available Straight No Micro-Introducer/hemostasis valve sheath together in one device to save a step
Fluent Transitionless Micro-Introducer Kits: Regular and Stiffen 4, 5 10 0.018 X 40, 60 cm: stainless with stainless tip; stainless with platinum tip; stainless with gold tip; nitinol with stainless tip; nitinol with platinum tip; nitinol with gold tip X sharp needle included Microaccess
Micro-Introducer Kits: Regular and Stiffen 10 in Regular; 10 and 15 available in Stiffen 0.018 X 40, 60 cm: stainless with stainless tip; stainless with platinum tip; nitinol with stainless tip; nitinol with platinum tip
Micro-Introducer Kit: Bariatric 4 15 0.018 Developed to assist in the access of larger patients; includes 13-cm access needle
Micro-Introducer With Side Holes Microaccess
ReDial 4 cm 5–7 4 0.018 and 0.038 compatible With or without Designed for high-flow procedures
Tear Away Introducer Sheath 3–16; some half sizes 5, 7, 10, 14, 30, 50 0.018 X 40-cm nitinol/stainless; 0.018 X 65-cm nitinol/ stainless; 0.038 X 50-cm and 0.035 X 50-cm J tip No Designed for the introduction of catheters into the vasculature; full kits or separate sterile sheaths available
GaltStick Coaxial Sheath With Stiffening Stylet 6 20 0.018 X 60 cm; 0.038 X 145 cm available Yes Allows for the introduction of a 0.018 X 0.038-inch working guidewire in nonvascular procedures; available with and without hydrophilic coating
LeMaitre Vascular TT Tortuous Tracker Delivery System 18–24 65, 85 0.035, 0.038 Straight Yes Used to introduce balloon catheters, closed-end catheters, and other vascular devices
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Merit MAK and SMAK: Mini Access Kits Regular and Stiffened 4 and 5 available with 21-gauge X 7-cm smooth and echo-enhanced needles and 21-gauge X 4-cm echo-enhanced needles; 4- and 5-F stiffened dilator kits are available 10, 15 0.018 (three guidewires available in kits: all 0.018 X 40-cm; stainless wire with stainless tip; stainless wire with platinum tip; and nitinol wire with platinum tip) Straight No Microaccess (wire also available as stand alone and two additional configurations: 0.018-inch X 60-cm stainless wire with platinum tip and 0.018-inch X 60-cm nitinol wire with platinum tip); 21-gauge X 9-cm smooth and echo-enhanced needles available; all components are available sterile, stand alone
Prelude Sheath Introducers 4, 5, 6 7, 11, 23 0.018, 0.025 With or without Radial access: combines mini access approach and sheath placement
Prelude Short Sheaths 5, 6, 7, 8 4 0.018, 0.038 Yes Dialysis access management
MAK-NV 6 20 0.018 X 60-cm nitinol with platinum tip; stainless with platinum tip; 0.038-inch X 150-cm double-ended heavy duty Microaccess for nonvascular procedures; all components are available sterile, stand alone
Navilyst Medical Vaxcel Mini Stick Vascular Entry System with Coaxial Sheath 4, 4.5, 5 10 0.018 X 40 cm Straight With or without For percutaneous introduction of 0.035-inch/0.89-mm or 0.038-inch/0.97-mm guidewire into the vascular system following a small 21-gauge needle puncture
Vaxcel Mini Stick Vascular Entry System with Peelable Sheath 4, 5, 6 10, 15 0.018 X 60 cm For percutaneous introduction of catheters and guidewire following a small 21-gauge needle puncture
Mini Stick II Coaxial Microintroducer Kit 4, 5 10 0.018 X 45 cm For percutaneous introduction of up to a 0.038-inch guidewire or catheter into the vascular system following a small 21-gauge needle stick
Mini Stick II Peelable Microintroducer Kit 3, 4, 5, 6 5, 7 0.018 X 45 cm, 0.018 X 60 cm For percutaneous introduction of diagnostic or therapeutic devices, such as catheters and pacing leads into the vasculature
Oscor Inc. Adelante (Peel Away) 6, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 12 16, 23 0.035, 0.038 Straight No Designed for the introduction of leads and catheters. Available in kits and several packaging configurations
Adelante Breezeway (Hemostatic Valve) 8, 10 60, 79 Curved with side holes Yes Transseptal, available in several kit configurations
St. Jude Medical, Inc. Fast-Cath 4–14 5, 8.5, 12, 23, 30, 40, 45, 70, 75, 85, 90, 98, 110 0.021, 0.025, 0.032, 0.038 Straight, 30, 40, 48, 60, 5-cm J, 7-cm J, GSPC No Small-vessel catheterizations, brachial artery introduction; introduction of thermal dilution and temporary pacing catheters; atherectomy, laser, valvuloplasty and other large-diameter catheters; introduction and general management of electrophysiology catheters; biopsy procedures; other procedures in which longer sheath and curve aid physician technique
Ultimum 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 5, 8.5, 25, 30, 35 0.035, 0.038 Straight Yes, EV line Small-vessel and large-bore diameter catheters
Terumo Interventional Systems Glidesheath Basic (indicated for radial access) 4, 5, 6 10, 16, 25 0.021 guidewire Spring/straight No Hydrophilic coated
Glidesheath .035 (indicated for radial access) 6 0.035 guidewire Spring/J tip
Glidesheath SS Kit (indicated for radial access) 5, 6 10, 25 0.021 or 0.025 guidewire and either a 20- or 21-gauge 1.5-inch metal access needle Spring/straight
Glidesheath Nitinol Kit (indicated for radial access) 0.021 nitinol palladium tip wire and a 21-gauge 1.5-inch metal access needle Floppy/straight
Glidesheath Access Kit (indicated for radial access) 4, 5, 6 0.021 or 0.025 silicon-coated nitinol core/polyurethane guidewire matched with either a 21- or 22-gauge needle Plastic/short taper/short angle
GlideAccess System 4, 5 10 0.018 stainless steel or platinum-tipped nitinol with choice of 21-gauge echogenic or nonechogenic needle Straight Microaccess
Pinnacle R/O II HiFlo 6, 7, 8 4 Available with or without 0.035 guidewire Yes Shorter sheath and higher flow rate for added efficiency in your superficial procedures
Pinnacle R/O II Radiopaque Marker Introducer Sheath 6, 10, 25 Mini guidewire included for 6 and 10 cm; maximum guidewire is 0.038 Not provided
Terumo SoloPath Balloon-Expandable Transfemoral Introducer 21/24, 19/22 25, 34, 45 configurations 0.038 or smaller Straight No Large-bore applications such as percutaneous aortic valve placement, mitral valve placement, and abdominal aortic and thoracic aortic aneurysm graft placement
Vascular Solutions, Inc. VSI Micro-Introducer Kit 4, 5 10, 30 0.018 Straight No Microaccess with a variety of wire combinations: stainless steel or nitinol with stainless steel or platinum tips
VSI Micro-Access Tearaway Introducer Kit 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7 5, 10 Microaccess
VSI Micro-HV Introducer Kit 4, 5, 6, 7 5.5, 12, 24 21-gauge needle microaccess with hemostasis valve sheath to save a step
VSI Micro De-Clot HV Introducer Kit 5, 6, 7 4 Yes Microaccess
VSI Micro-Access HV Kit 4 5.5 No
GrebSet Micro-Introducer Kit 5 30 0.018, 0.035, or 0.038 compatible Angled tip Yes Used for placement of guidewire and for delivery of contrast media to vascular sites in both venous and arterial vasculature
StraitSet Micro-Introducer Kit 6 20 0.018, 0.035, or 0.038 compatible Straight tip

Angiographic Catheters: Flush

01.Angio_Flush.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Size (F) Length (cm) Catheter Endhole (inch) Radiopaque Tip (Yes/No) Variety of Selective Shapes
AngioDynamics AngiOptic Nonbraided 3, 4, 5 45, 55, 65, 90, 100, 110 0.018, 0.025, 0.035, 0.038 Yes OmniFlush, pigtail, racquet, straight, full line of selective shapes
Soft-Vu 4, 5, 6 25, 45, 65, 80, 90, 100, 110, 130, 150 0.035, 0.038 OmniFlush, pigtail, racquet, straight, 4 flush, 56 selective shapes
Mariner Hydrophilic Coated 4, 5 40, 65, 90, 100, 110, 130, 150
Boston Scientific Corporation Imager II Catheter Braided 4, 5 65, 90, 100 0.035, 0.038 Yes Contralateral, pigtail, straight, tennis racquet
Cook Medical Royal Flush Plus High Flow Nonbraided 4, 5 50, 65, 70, 90, 100, 110 0.035, 0.038 Yes Pediatric pigtail, pigtail, Centra-Flo pigtail, angled/multipurpose, pulmonary, Gensini, cerebral, straight
Beacon Tip Royal Flush Plus High-Flow 70, 90, 100, 110, 120, 125 Pediatric pigtail, pigtail, Centra-Flo pigtail, aortoiliac, oval pigtail, straight, Verrill
Royal Flush II Nylon Catheter 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 30, 50, 60, 75, 80, 100 0.018, 0.021, 0.035, 0.038 No Pigtail, angled pigtail
Cordis Corporation Tempo Flush Catheters Braided 4, 5 65, 90, 100, 110 0.035 Yes Straight, pigtail, modified pigtail, universal flush
Nylex Flush Catheter Nonbraided 65, 90, 100 No
Super Torque Flush Catheters Braided 4, 5, 6 65, 90, 100, 110 0.035, 0.038 Pigtail, straight
Super Torque MB Flush Catheters Nonbraided 5 65, 70, 110 0.038 Pigtail
Medtronic, Inc. SiteSeer Double-wire braid 4, 5, 6 80, 100, 110, 125 4 F, 0.042; 5 F, 0.045; 6 F, 0.05 (pigtail) Yes Wide variety
Pro-Flo Single-wire braid 6, 7 6 F, 0.05; 7 F, 0.061
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Performa/Impress Both 4, 5, 6 30, 40, 65, 80, 90, 110, 125 0.035, 0.038 Yes Pigtail, straight, contralateral (modified hook), ultra bolus (racquet) pediatric
Oscor Inc. Angios Classic Braided and nonbraided 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 40, 65, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 0.035, 0.038 Yes Wide variety
Angios Flextorque

Angiographic Catheters: Selective Nonhydrophilic Coated

02.Angio_NonHydro.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Size (F) Length (cm) Catheter Endhole (inch) Radiopaque Tip Variety of Selective Shapes
AngioDynamics Soft-Vu Braided and nonbraided 4, 5, 6 25, 40, 45, 65, 80, 90, 100, 110, 130, 140 0.035, 0.038 Yes Wide variety of cerebral, visceral, and multipurpose available; also a comprehensive customs/specials program
Boston Scientific Corporation Imager II Catheter Braided 4, 5 40, 65, 100 0.035, 0.038 Yes Wide variety of cerebral, visceral shapes as well as flush
Cook Medical Beacon Tip Torcon NB Advantage Braided 4, 5, 6 40, 65, 80, 90, 100, 125 0.035, 0.038 Yes Cerebral, angled, multipurpose, visceral
Torcon NBAdvantage 4.1, 5, 6, 7 40, 65, 80, 100, 110 Cerebral, angled/multipurpose, visceral, Judkins, Amplatz, pulmonary, pediatric pigtail, pigtail, angled pigtail, coronary, Gensini
TFE/Low-Friction Nonbraided 3, 5, 6.3, 7, 8 45, 60, 70, 80, 100 No Visceral
Polyethylene 3, 4.1, 5, 6.7, 7.1 20, 50, 65, 100 0.018, 0.025, 0.035, 0.038 Straight, pediatric pigtail, pigtail, cerebral, multipurpose, visceral
Hi-Flo Silver Braided 5, 5.5 65, 100 0.035, 0.038 Cerebral, straight, multipurpose, visceral
Cordis Corporation Tempo Angiographic Catheter (cerebral) Braided 4, 5 40, 65, 100, 125 0.038 Yes Select offering
Super Torque Selective Catheter (cerebral) 4–6 80, 100 0.035, 0.038 No
Tempo Angiographic Catheter (visceral) 4, 5 65, 80, 100 0.038 Yes
Super Torque Selective Catheter (visceral) 4–6 65, 80 0.035, 0.038 No
Tempo Angiographic Catheter (multipurpose) 4, 5 65, 80, 100, 125 0.038 Yes
Super Torque Selective Catheter (multipurpose) 4–6 80, 100, 125 0.035, 0.038 No
Medtronic, Inc. SiteSeer Double-wire braid 4, 5, 6 80, 100, 110, 125 4 F, 0.042; 5 F, 0.045; 6 F, 0.055 Yes Wide variety
Pro-Flo Single-wire braid 6, 7 6 F, 0.05; 7 F, 0.061
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Performa/Impress Both 4, 5, 6 30, 40, 65, 80, 90, 110, 125 0.035, 0.038 Yes Wide variety
Terumo Interventional Systems Optitorque (indicated for radial use) Double braided 5, 6 100, 110 N/A Yes Tiger, Jacky, and Sarah for radial use and a variety for femoral use
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Langston Dual-Lumen Catheters Braided 6, 7, 8 100, 110, 125 N/A Radiopaque marker band located 1 cm distal to outer lumen side holes 145° pigtail, multipurpose, and straight selective, all with inner and outer lumen side holes
InnerChange Microintroducer Catheter Nonbraided 4, 5 50 0.038 Yes Pigtail, cobra, modified hook

Angiographic Catheters: Flush Radiopaque Bands

03.Angio_FlushRadio.pdf
Company Name Product Name Measuring Increments Size (F) Length (cm) Catheter Endhole (inch) Radiopaque Tip (Yes/No) Variety of Selective Shapes
AngioDynamics Accu-Vu Sizing Catheter 1 cm, 2 cm, 5 cm, 28 mm 4, 5 70, 90, 100 0.035, 0.038 Yes Wide variety of Omniflush, pigtail, straight
Cook Medical Aurous Centimeter Sizing 1 cm 5 70, 100 0.035 Yes Pigtail, straight, Verrill
White Sizing 2 cm 65, 70, 100 Pigtail, straight, Centra-Flo pigtail, Verrill
Cava Sizing 28 mm 70, 90 Pigtail, Verrill
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Performa 1, 2 cm 4, 5 65, 80, 90, 100 0.035 Yes Pigtail, straight, ultra bolus, modified hook
Pediatric 1 cm 3 65, 80 Pigtail
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Trespass Angiographic Catheter 1 cm 5 65, 100 0.035 12 or 13 radiopaque marker bands for vessel sizing Straight catheter with angled tip for a flush, directional, marker and vessel sizing catheter in one unique design

Angiographic Catheters: Selective Hydrophilic Coated

04.Angio_SelectiveHydro.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Size (F) Length (cm) Catheter Endhole (inch) Radiopaque Tip (Yes/No) Variety of Selective Shapes
AngioDynamics Mariner Braided and nonbraided 4, 5 40, 65, 80, 90, 100, 110, 130, 150 0.035, 0.038 Yes Wide variety of flush, cerebral, visceral, and multipurpose available, also a comprehensive customs/specials program
Cook Medical Slip-Cath Braided 4, 5 40, 65, 80, 90, 100, 125, 150 0.038 Yes Cerebral, multipurpose, straight
Shuttle Compatible Slip-Cath Beacon Tip 4.5 (4-F sheath compatible); 5.5 (5-F sheath compatible); 6.5 (6-F sheath compatible) 125, 135 0.035 Cerebral, multipurpose, angled
Cordis Corporation Tempo Aqua Hydrophilic-Coated Diagnostic Catheter (cerebral) Braided 4–5 65, 90, 100, 125 0.038 Yes Select offering
Tempo Aqua Hydrophilic-Coated Diagnostic Catheter (visceral) 65, 80
Tempo Aqua Hydrophilic-Coated Diagnostic Catheter (multipurpose) 65, 100
Tempo Aqua Hydrophilic-Coated Diagnostic Catheter (straight) 65, 90, 100, 125
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Impress Hydrophilic Catheters Coated (Legato) Braided 4–5 40, 65, 100, 125 0.038 Yes Wide variety of cerebral, visceral, and multipurpose available
Oscor Inc. Angios Classic Braided 4 40, 65, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 0.043 Yes N/A
5 0.052
6 0.057
7 0.066
8 0.079
Angios Flextorque 4 0.043
5 0.052
6 0.057
7 0.066
8 0.079
Terumo Interventional Systems Glidecath Hydrophilic-Coated Catheters Braided 4, 5 65, 70, 100, 120 0.038 guidewire compatible Yes Wide variety
Glidecath XP Hydrophilic-Coated Catheters 5 65, 100
Vascular Solutions, Inc. GrebSet Micro-Introducer Kit Braided 5 30 0.038 guidewire compatible Yes Angled tip
StraitSet Micro-Introducer Kit Nonbraided 6 20 Straight tip
Gandras Catheter 5 tapering to 4 82, 84, 86 0.035 guidewire compatible Yes, plus marker band on primary curve Angled tip, varies in length from 2, 4, and 6 cm
Gandras Visci-G Catheter 5 75 Yes Angled tip, 1 cm

Guiding Catheters

Hydrophilic Coated

05.Guiding_Hydro.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Size (F) Length (cm) Internal Diameter (inch) Radiopaque Tip (Yes/No)
Abbott Vascular Veripath Peripheral Guiding Catheter N/A 6 50 0.068 N/A
7 0.078
8 0.088
Avinger, Inc. Kittycat W500 Braided 5 140 0.017 Yes
Wildcat W400 6 110 0.038
BioCardia, Inc. Morph Deflectable Tip Guide Cathetera Braided 6 76 0.055 Yes
8 50, 90 0.080
Boston Scientific Corporation Mach1 Peripheral Guide Cathetera Braided 6 55, 90 0.070 Yes
7 0.081
8 0.091
Codman Neurovascular Envoy Guiding Catheter Stainless steel braid 5 90, 100 0.056 Yes
6 0.070
Envoy XB Guiding Catheter 6 0.070
Neuropath Guiding Cathetera 5 0.057
6 0.070
Concentric Medical (acquired by Stryker Neurovascular) Merci Balloon Guide Cathetersa Braided 7, 8, 9 80, 95 0.059, 0.078, 0.085 Yes
DAC 038 3.9 OD; 2.9 ID 125, 136 0.038
DAC 044 4.3 OD; 3.3 ID 115, 130, 136 0.044
DAC 057 5.2 OD; 4.3 ID 115, 125 0.057
DAC 070 6.3 OD, 5.3 ID 105, 120 0.070
Concentric Balloon Guide Catheter 7 95 0.059
Cook Medical Northstar Lumax Flex Hydrophilic Braided 6, 7, 8, 9 90 0.035, 0.038 No
White Lumax Hydrophilic 7, 8 80 0.038
Cordis Corporation Vista Brite Tip Guiding Catheter Stainless steel braiding 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 50, 55, 80, 90, 95 0.07, 0.078, 0.088, 0.098, 0.110 Yes
Vista Brite Tip IG Guiding Catheter 7, 8, 9 55, 95 0.078, 0.088, 0.098
Medtronic, Inc. Sherpa NX Active Braided 5 47, 55, 100 0.058 No (radiopaque marker band 3 mm from the tip)
Sherpa NX Balanced 6 0.070
Launcher 0.071
Z2 0.070
Zuma 100 0.068
Sherpa NX Balanced 7 47, 55, 100 0.080
Launcher 0.081
Z2
Zuma
Sherpa NX Balanced 8 0.088
Launcher 0.090
Z2 0.091
Zuma 9 0.103
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Concierge Braided 5, 6, 7, 8 100 0.057, 0.070, 0.078, 0.088 No
Micrus Endovascular Neuropath Guiding Cathetera Stainless steel braid 5 90, 100 0.057 Yes
6 0.070
Penumbra, Inc. Neuron Delivery Catheter Coil reinforced 6 proximal; 5 distal 105, 115 0.053 Yes, marker band
6 95, 105 0.070 Yes, marker band and platinum coil
Neuron Select Catheter 3.5 137 0.022 Yes, marker band
5 120, 130 0.040 Yes, radiopaque shaft
NeuronMAX 088 Braid reinforced 8 80, 90 0.088 8-cm distal segment radiopaque
Neuron 6-F Select Catheter Stainless steel braided 5.6 (proximal), 6 (middle), 5 (distal) 105, 125 0.040 Full-length radiopacity
Terumo Interventional Systems Heartrail Guiding Cathetera Flat stainless steel braiding 6 100 0.071 with PTFE coating Yes
aNonhydrophilic coated.
ID, inner diameter; OD, outer diameter; PTFE, polytetrafluroethylene.

Specialty Catheters

06.SpecialtyCatheters.pdf
Company Name Product Name Catheter Size (F) Working Length (cm) Minimum Guiding Catheter ID (inch) Comments
Abbott Vascular Tornus Specialty Catheter 2.1, 2.6 135 ≤ 5 F (0.058) The Tornus specialty catheter, with its braided stainless steel construction, is designed to enable guidewire exchange and support for chronically stenosed lesions
Avinger Kittycat 5 140 N/A Peripheral over-the-wire support catheter; rotating distal tip contains spiral flutes for lesion access
Kittycat 2 150 Peripheral over-the-wire support catheter; rotating distal tip is shapeable and contains spiral flutes for lesion access; Juicebox compatible
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. Seeker Crossing Support Catheter 4, 5 65, 90, 135, 150 4 F, 5 F Hydrophilic-coated support catheter with a 30-cm radiopaque marking system, sized to support standard 0.014-, 0.018-, and 0.035-inch guidewires
Boston Scientific Corporation Rubicon Support Catheter 1.36 (distal tip) 135, 150 0.045 Intended to facilitate placement and support of guidewires and other interventional devices within the peripheral vasculature and to allow for exchange of guidewires and provide a conduit for the delivery of saline or contrast solutions
Cook Medical CXI Support Catheter 4 (0.035-inch wire) 90, 135, 150 0.052 Flexible, braided catheter shaft with hydrophilic coating tracks through complex anatomy and provides support for crossing difficult lesions; radiopaque markers and tip assist with placement and sizing
2.6 (0.018-inch wire) 90, 150 0.032
CXC Support Catheter Proximal: 3, 3.4, 4.8; distal: 1.5, 1.8, 3.1 90, 135, 150 0.041, 0.046, 0.065 Tapered, hydrophilic-coated support catheter; single lumen; radiopaque markers
Covidien/ev3 TrailBlazer Procedural Support Catheter 1.5, 1.8, 3.1 65, 90, 135, 150 0.043, 0.048, 0.067 Unique design features provide enhanced pushability; low-profile tip provides smooth transition; longer marker bands provide increased visibility
Spectranetics Corporation Quick-Cross Support Catheter 1.54, 1.77, 3.15 (distal tip) 65, 90, 135, 150 0.039, 0.044, 0.063 Guidewire exchange and infusion devices designed for use in the vascular system; catheters provide guidewire support, allow for exchange of catheters, and provide a conduit for the delivery of saline solutions or diagnostic contrast agents
Quick-Cross Extreme/Select Support Catheter 2.0, 2.31, 3.85 (distal tip) 0.042, 0.044, 0.059 Intended to guide and support a guidewire during access of the vasculature, allow for wire exchanges and provide a conduit for the delivery of saline solutions or diagnostic contrast agents
Terumo Interventional Systems NaviCross Support Catheter 3.9 (OD) 65, 90, 135, 150 4 F Double-braided wire support catheter with tapered tip, three radiopaque markers, and Terumo Glide Technology hydrophilic coating
Vascular Solutions Gopher Gold Catheter 3 135 0.058 Highly torqueable braided backbone with gold plated distal tip, providing rotational support while pulling through stenosis
Langston Dual Lumen Catheter 6, 7, 8 100–125 0.078 Dual-lumen simultaneous pressure measurement of two sites with three tip configurations including pigtail, multipurpose, and straight selective
Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheters 3 140 0.058 Dual—lumen catheter with two independent 0.014 lumens; for guidewire access, guidewire support, and/or the delivery of contrast or medication; 0.014-inch wire access
Twin-Pass .023 Dual Access Catheters 3.5 0.066 Dual-lumen catheter with two independent lumens-one for a 0.014-inch and one for a 0.018-inch guidewire; used for guidewire access, guidewire support and/or the delivery of contrast or medication; .018-inch wire access; indicated for pressure measurement
Skyway Support Catheter 3 0.045 Low-profile catheter for 0.014-inch guidewire support and exchange; OTW and RX versions
Minnie Support Catheter 1.54, 1.77, 3.15 (distal tip) 65, 90, 135, 150 5 F (0.014 size) and 6 F (0.018 and 0.035 sizes) Ten catheters (0.014-, 0.018-, and 0.035-inch wire compatible) offering guidewire support and exchange, and delivery of therapeutic agents; smoothly tapered distal tip combined with a low crossing profile with fully embedded radiopaque markers
GuideLiner V2 Catheter 5.5, 6, 7, 8 150 6 F (≥ 0.066), 6 F (≥ 0.070), 7 F (≥ 0.078), 8 F (≥ 0.088) Rapid-exchange, coaxial mother-and-child guide extension delivered through standard guide catheters, resulting in an ID approximately 1 F size smaller than the guide catheter; used to access discrete regions of the coronary and/or peripheral vasculature and to facilitate placement and exchange of guidewires and other interventional devices
PiggyBack Wire Converter 0.035-inch outer diameter 80, 120, 145 N/A Converts a 0.014-inch guidewire into a 0.035-inch delivery device in situ permitting the subsequent delivery of devices with a 0.035-inch wire lumen
ID, inner diameter; OD, outer diameter; OTW, over the wire; RX, rapid exchange.

WIRE CONTROL CATHETERS

07.WireControl.pdf
Company Name Product Name Guide Catheter Compatibility (F) Length (cm) Inner Diameter (inch) Guidewire Compatibility (inch) Radiopaque Platinum Tip Length (mm) Tip Bend Radius (mm)
BioCardia, Inc. Morph Deflectable Tip Guide Catheter N/A 76 0.055 0.014–0.038 N/A 15

Microcatheters

08.Microcatheters.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type of Catheter Contruction Size (F) Length (cm) Catheter Endhole Diameter ID (inch) Recommended Guidewire Size (inch) Radiopaque Tip (Yes/No) Hydrophilic Coating (Yes/No)
Proximal Middle Distal Proximal Middle Distal
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. Usher Stainless steel braid, PTFE 5.7 3 130 N/A N/A 0.027 Up to 0.018 Yes Yes
Baylis Medical Company ProTrack Microcatheter Coiled stainless steel, PTFE, PEBAX 2.7 145 N/A N/A 0.022 Up to 0.021 Yes No
2.9 0.025 Up to 0.024
Boston Scientific Corporation Renegade HI-Flo Microcatheter Vortec plus braiding: fiber and platinum braid 3 N/A 2.8 105, 115, 135, 150 0.027 Maximum 0.018 Yes Yes
Renegade Hi-Flo Fathom Preloaded System Includes preloaded Fathom–16 guidewire
Renegade HI-Flo Fathom Kit Includes Fathom–16 guidewire
Renegade HI-Flo Transend Kit 105, 115, 135 Includes Transend–19 guidewire
Renegade STC 18 Microcatheter Vortec fiber and stainless steel braid 2.4 105, 130, 150 0.021 0.018 ID
Renegade Microcatheter Vortec fiber braiding 2.5 130, 150 Maximum 0.018
FasTracker 325 Microcatheter TFE shaft with hydrophilic coating 2.7 105, 135, 140 0.024
FasTracker 325 Pre-Loaded System Includes either Taper guidewire or Transend guidewire preloaded in micro-catheter
Codman Neurovascular Prowler Select LP-ES Braid/coil design 2.8 N/A 1.9 150 0.0165 Maximum 0.014 Yes Yes
Prowler Select Plus 2.3 2.3 0.021 Maximum 0.018
Prowler 10 1.7 0.015 Maximum 0.012
Prowler 14 2.8 1.9 150, 170 0.0165 Maximum 0.014
Prowler Plus 2.3 110, 135, 150 0.021 Maximum 0.018
Transit Microcatheters 2.5 135, 150
Rapidtransit Microcatheters 2.3 2.3 75, 155, 175
Courier 170 Microcatheters Stainless steel braid/stainless steel coil 2.3 1.8 150 0.017 0.014 Yes, two marker bands
Courier 190 Microcatheters 2.4 1.9 0.019 0.016
Concentric Medical (acquired by Stryker Neurovascular) Merci Microcatheter 14X and 18L Braided 3 N/A 2.4 150 N/A 0.017 (14X); 0.021 (18L) Up to 0.014 (14X); Up to 0.018 (18L) Yes, one marker band Yes
Cook Medical Cantata 2.5 Braided stainless steel, PTFE, PEBAX 2.5 100, 110, 135, 150 N/A 0.021 0.018 Yes Yes
Cantata 2.8 2.8 0.025
Covidien/ev3 Marksman 27 Not provided 3.2 2.8 105 N/A 0.027 0.023 Not provided Not provided
135
150
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Maestro Nylon ribbon braiding 2.8, 2.9 2.4 110, 130, 150 straight, 45 Swan Neck N/A N/A 0.018 Yes, one marker band Yes
2.8, 2.9 0.020, 0.024, and 0.027 0.021
EmboCath Plus Stainless steel braid 3 2.8 100, 135 0.028 0.025
Micrus Endovascular Courier 170 Microcatheter Stainless steel braid 2.3 N/A 1.8 150 N/A 0.017 0.014 Yes, two marker bands Yes
Courier 190 Microcatheter 2.4 1.9 0.019
Penumbra, Inc. PX400 Nitionol coil reinforced; 8 extrusion zones 3.4 N/A 2.8 150 0.025 Not provided Yes, two marker bands Not Provided
St. Jude Medical, Inc. Proxis Infusion Catheter Nonbraided (RX) 2.5 3.6 145 N/A 0.01 0.014 Yes, one marker band No
Terumo Interventional Systems Progreat Ω Tungsten coil, PTFE liner 3 N/A 2.8 110, 130 N/A N/A Up to 0.025 Yes, platinum Yes
Progreat 2.7 2.9 2.7 Up to 0.021 No
Progreat 2.4 2.4 0.018 Yes, platinum
Progreat Ω Coaxial Microcatheter System 3 2.8 Includes an 0.021-inch Glidewire GT fixed to the hub of the Progreat
Progreat Coaxial Microcatheter System 2.9 2.7 No
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheter Dual-lumen (RX and OTW) 3 1.9 120 20 1 0.017 0.014 (RX and OTW) Yes, two marker bands Yes
Twin-Pass .023 Dual Access Catheter 3.5 N/A 0.023 0.014 RX, 0.018 OTW Yes, single marker at tip No
Supercross Microcatheter Stainless steel braided 2.5 1.8 130, 150 N/A 0.017 0.014 Yes, one marker band Yes
Supercross Angled Tip Microcatheter 2.1 Yes, one marker band; 3 tip angles: 45°, 90°, 120°
ID, inner diameter; OTW, over the wire; PEBAX, polyether block amide; PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene; RX, rapid exchange.

Grafts, Guidewires

TAA Grafts

01.TAAGrafts.pdf
Company Name Product Name Stent Material Graft Material Stent Expansion Length (cm) Diameter (mm) Sheath Required for Delivery Delivery Sheath (F)
Cook Medical TX2 With Pro-Form Stainless steel Woven polyester Self-expanding Proximal: 12–21.6; tapered proximal: 15.2–20.8; distal: 13.6–20.7 Straight proximal: 28–42; tapered proximal: 32–42; distal: 28–42 No 20, 22 (OD)
Gore & Associates Conformable Gore TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis Nitinol ePTFE Self-expanding 10, 15, 20 21, 26, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 45; tapered: 26 X 21, 31 X 26 Yes 18, 20, 22, 24 (ID)
Medtronic, Inc. Talent Thoracic Captivia Nitinol Dacron polyester Self-expanding 11, 16, 20 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 No 22, 24, 25 (OD)
ePTFE, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene; ID, inner diameter; OD, outer diameter.

TAA Guidewires

02.TAAGuidewires.pdf
Company Name Product Name Diameter (inch) Length (cm) Flexible Tip Length (cm)
Boston Scientific Corporation Amplatz Super Stiff ST Guidewire 0.035, 0.038 145 4
260 1
Amplatz Super Stiff J Guidewire 0.035 145, 180, 260 7
0.038 145, 180
Amplatz Super Stiff Guidewire 0.035 145, 180, 260 6
0.038
Meier C Curve 0.035 260, 300 10
Meier J Curve 185 15
Company Name Product Name Diameter (inch) Length (cm) Primary Curve Radius (mm) Secondary Curve Radius (mm) Flexible Tip Length (cm)
Cook Medical Lunderquist Double Curved 0.035 260, 300 75 15 4
Lunderquist 0 0
Medtronic, Inc. Archer Super Stiff Guidewires Double Curve 0.035 260 30 15 15
Archer Super Stiff Guidewires Single Curve 200, 260 0 0

Occlusion/Molding Balloons, Diagnostic Catheters, Dilators, Pressure Sensing, Other Accessories

TAA Occlusion/Molding Balloons

03.TAAOcclusion.pdf
Company Name Product Name Size (F) Recommended Introducer Size (F) Guidewire Diameter (inch) Catheter Length (cm) Maximum Inflated Balloon Diameter (mm)
Boston Scientific Corporation Equalizer Balloon Catheter 7 14 0.038 65, 100 20, 27, 33, 40
Cook Medical Coda Balloon Catheter 10 14 0.035 120 40
Gore & Associates Gore Tri-Lobe Balloon Catheter 18 18 0.035 100 34, 42
Medtronic, Inc. Reliant Stent Graft Balloon Catheter 8 12 0.038 or smaller 100 46

TAA Diagnostic Catheters

04.TAADiagnostic.pdf
Company Name Product Name Catheter Type Size (F) Recommended Introducer Size (F) Guidewire Diameter (inch) Catheter Length (cm)
AngioDynamics Accu-Vu Sizing Catheter Sizing 4, 5 4, 5 0.035, 0.038 70, 90, 100
Cook Medical Beacon Tip Angiographic Kumpe 5 5 0.035 100
Aurous Sizing pigtail
Merit Medical Systems Inc. Vessel Sizing Catheters Sizing 4, 5 4, 5 0.035 65, 100
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Trespass Angiographic Catheter Angiographic flush and sizing 5 5 0.035 65, 100

TAA Dilators

05.TAA_Dilators.pdf
Company Name Product Name Size (F) Dilator Length (cm) Guidewire Compatibility (inch)
Cook Medical Hydrophilic Dilator Set 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 45 0.035

TAA Pressure Sensing

06.TAAPressureSensing.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Delivery Details Implant Dimensions MRI Compatibility Stent Graft Compatibility Patient Limitations
CardioMEMS, Inc. EndoSure s2 Wireless Pressure Sensor Implantable pressure sensor Working length: 35-cm; overall length: 67-cm; tether length: 110-cm; 17-F outer diameter; compatible with 0.038-inch guidewire 30 X 1.5 X 5 mm Yes, per IFU All commercially available None, other than stent graft limitations

TAA Other Accessories

07.TAAOtherTAA.pdf
Company Name Product Name French Size (F) Comments Guidewire Compatibility (inch)
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Gator ClipSeal Plug 12- to 24-F sheaths Maintains a hemostatic seal with large introducer sheaths to minimize bleedback 0.035–0.038
Gore & Associates Gore DrySeal Sheath 12- to 26-F sheaths Designed to minimize blood loss through an innovative pressurized hemostatic valve 0.035

Main Body Grafts, Ancillary Components

AAA Main Body Grafts

08.AAAMain.pdf
Company Name Product Name Main Body Iliac Leg(s) Main Body Delivery System Profile Fixation Location Stent Expansion Stent Material Graft Material
Length (cm) Diameter (mm) Length (cm) Diameter (mm) Device Outer Diameter (OD) (F) Sheath Required for Delivery Delivery Sheath OD (F)
Cook Medical Zenith Flex With Z-Trak 11.2, 12.5,a 12.6, 14.1, 14.3,a 15.5, 16.1,a 17, 17.9a 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36 3.9, 5.6, 7.4, 9, 10.7,b 12.2,b 9, 11, 13, 16, 20, 24 20, 23, 26 No N/A Suprarenal Self-expanding Stainless steel and nitinol Woven polyester
Endologix AFX Endovascular AAA System 10, 12, 13.5, 14, 15.5, unibody main body; lengths 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 22, 25, 28, 34 3,c 4, 5.5 13,d 16 17 Yes, 17-F AFX introducer system 19 Fixation at bifurcation, infrarenal or suprarenal configurations for seal Self-expanding Cobalt-chromium alloy Strata multilayer ePTFE
IntuiTrak With Powerlink Stent Graft 10, 12, 13.5, 14, 15.5, unibody main body; lengths 6, 7, 8, 10 3,e 4, 5.5 21 No, integrated 19-F sheath N/A High-density ePTFE
Gore & Associates Gore Excluder AAA Endoprosthesis With C3 Delivery System 12, 13,f 14, 15,f 16, 17,f 18 23, 26, 28.5, 31 9.5,g 10, 11.5,g 12, 13.5,g 14 10, 12, 14.5, 16, 18, 20, 23, 27 18, 20 Yes 20.4, 22.8 Infrarenal Self-expanding Nitinol ePTFE
Medtronic, Inc. AneuRx AAAdvantage 13.5, 16.5 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 8.5, 11.5, 13.5 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 21 No N/A Infrarenal Self-expanding Nitinol Woven multifilament polyester
Talent Abdominal 14, 15.5, 17 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 7.5, 9, 10.5 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 22, 24 Suprarenal Woven monofilament polyester
Endurant AAA Stent Graft System 12.4, 14.5, 16.6 23, 25, 28, 32, 36 8.2, 9.3, 12.4 10, 13, 16, 20, 24, 28 18, 20 Woven multifilament polyester
TriVascular Ovation Abdominal Stent Graft Systemh 8 20 8, 10, 12, 14 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 14 No N/A Suprarenal Self-expanding Nitinol PTFE
ePTFE, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.
aLengths for 36-mm diameter grafts only.
bOnly available in 9-, 11-, and 13-mm diameter.
cLength available with 7- and 9-cm main body length.
dDiameter available with 6- or 8-cm main body only.
eLengths available with 7-cm main body length only.
fLengths for 31-mm diameter grafts only.
gLengths for 16-, 18-, and 20-mm diameter grafts only.
hHumanitarian Device Exemption only.

AAA Ancillary Components

09.AAAAncillary.pdf
Company Name Product Name Main Body Extensions Iliac Leg Extensions Aorto-Uni-Iliac/Converter Occluders
Length (cm) Diameter (mm) Length (cm) Diameter (mm) Length (cm) Proximal Diameter (mm) Diameter (mm)
Cook Medical Zenith 3.9, 5,a 5.8, 7.3a 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36 5.5 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 8, 8.2a 24, 28, 32, 36 14, 16, 20, 24
Renu 4.3, 5.4,a 6.2, 7.7,a 8.1, 10a N/A N/A 9.1, 9.9,a 10.8, 11.3, 11.6,a 12.5, 12.7,a 13, 13.3,a 14.4,a 14.7,16.1a 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36 N/A
Endologix AFX Endovascular AAA System 5.5, 7.5, 8, 9.5, 10, 12 25, 28, 34 5.5, 8.8 (straight); 5.5, 6.5 (distal flare); 7, 8.8 (distal taper) 5.5, 8.8 (straight); 5.5, 6.5 (distal flare); 7, 8.8 (distal taper) N/A N/A N/A
IntuiTrak With Powerlink Stent Graft
Gore & Associates Gore Excluder AAA Endoprosthesis 3.3, 4.5 23, 26, 28.5, 32 7, 9.5,b 11.5,b 13.5b 10, 12, 14.5, 16, 18, 20, 23, 27 N/A N/A N/A
Medtronic, Inc. AneuRx AAAdvantage 4 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 5.5, 8.5 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 (20, 22, 24 distal flare) N/A N/A N/A
Talent Abdominal 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, 3 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 7.4, 7.5, 7.9, 8, 8.1, 14 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
Endurant AAA Stent Graft System 4.9, 7 23, 25, 28, 32, 26 8.2 10, 13, 20, 24, 28 N/A N/A N/A
TriVascular Ovation Abdominal Stent Graft System N/A N/A 4.5 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 N/A N/A N/A
a Lengths for 36-mm diameter grafts only.
b Lengths are for 16-, 18-, and 20-mm diameter grafts only.

Guidewires, Occlusion/Molding Balloons, Fixation Systems

AAA Guidewires

10.AAAGuidewires.pdf
Company Name Product Name Diameter (inch) Length (cm) Flexible Tip Length (cm)
AngioDynamics AngioDynamics PTFE-Coated 0.035, 0.038 150, 180 4, 8, 10, 15, 20
Boston Scientific Corporation Amplatz Super Stiff ST Guidewire 0.035, 0.038 145 4
260 1
Amplatz Super Stiff J Guidewire 0.035 145, 180, 260 7
0.038 145, 180
Amplatz Super Stiff Guidewire 0.035 145, 180, 260 6
0.038
Meier C Curve 0.035 260, 300 10
Meier J Curve 185 15
Cook Medical Lunderquist 0.035 260, 300 4
Lunderquist DC
Amplatz Ultra Stiff 260 7
Roadrunner PC Wire Guides 145, 180, 260 0
Endologix Endologix PTFE coated 0.014, 0.035 260 (special marker on 0.014 for use with AFX AAA system) 5 (0.014), 8 (0.035)
Medtronic, Inc. Archer Super Stiff Guidewires 0.035 200, 260 15
Merit Medical, Inc. InQwire Guide Wires 0.014, 0.018, 0.021, 0.025, 0.035, 0.038 80, 150, 180, 260 N/A
PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene

AAA Occlusion/Molding Balloons

11.AAAOcclusion.pdf
Company Name Product Name Size (F) Recommended Introducer Size (F) Guidewire Diameter (inch) Catheter Length (cm) Maximum Inflated Balloon Diameter (mm)
Boston Scientific Corporation Equalizer Balloon Catheter 7 14, 16 0.038 65, 100 20, 27, 33, 40
Cook Medical Coda Balloon Catheter 10 14 0.035 120, 120 32, 40
Medtronic, Inc. Reliant Stent Graft Balloon Catheter 8 12 0.038 or smaller 100 46

AAA Endograft Fixation Systems

12.AAAendograft.pdf
Company Name Product Name Components Sizes Description FDA Indicated Use
Aptus Endosystems, Inc. HeliFX Aortic Securement System HeliFX Guide 16-F OD; 62-cm working length; 0.035-inch wire compatible Deflecting guide catheter used to position HeliFX Applier to implant EndoAnchors The HeliFX System is indicated for use in patients whose endografts have exhibited migration or endoleak, or are at risk of such complications, in whom augmented fixation and/or sealing is required to regain or maintain adequate aneurysm exclusion; the EndoAnchor and HeliFX System have been evaluated via in vitro testing and determined to be compatible with the Cook Zenith, Gore Excluder, Medtronic AneuRx, Medtronic Endurant, and Medtronic Talent endografts; use with other endografts has not been evaluated
HeliFX Applier 12-F OD; 86-cm working length Battery operated delivery system with 2-stage EndoAnchor deployment with repositioning capability
EndoAnchor Cassette (contains 10 EndoAnchors) 0.5-mm round wire; 3-mm diameter X 4.5-mm length helix Helical EndoAnchor implants designed to provide independent transmural fixation of an endograft to the aortic wall by augmenting the endograft's inherent sealing and fixation mechanisms

Diagnostic Catheters, Dilators, Noncompliant Balloons, Access Needles

AAA Diagnostic Catheters

13.AAADiagnostic.pdf
Company Name Product Name Catheter Type Size (F) Recommended Introducer Size (F) Guidewire Diameter (inch) Catheter Length (cm)
AngioDynamics Accu-Vu Sizing Catheter Sizing 4, 5 4, 5 0.035, 0.038 70, 90, 100
Cook Medical Aurous Centimeter Sizing Catheters Sizing 5 5 0.035 70
100
5.5 5.5 0.038 70
Royal Flush Plus High-Flow Angiographic Flush Catheters Angiographic flush 5 5 0.035 65
70
90
0.038 70
Beacon Tip Van Schie Seeking Catheters Seeking 0.035 65
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Vessel Sizing Catheters Sizing 4, 5 4, 5 0.035 65, 100
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Trespass Angiographic Catheter Angiographic flush and sizing 5 5 0.035 65, 100

AAA Dilators

14.AAADialators.pdf
Company Name Product Name Size (F) Dilator Length (cm) Guidewire Compatibility (inch)
Cook Medical Endovascular Dilator Set 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 45 0.035

AAA Noncompliant Balloons

15.AAANoncompliant.pdf
Company Name Product Name French Size (F) Dilator Length Guidewire Compatibility (inch) Catheter Length (cm) Maximum Inflated Balloon Diameter (mm)
Boston Scientific Corporation XXL Large Balloon Dilatation Catheters 5.8 2, 4, 6 0.035 75, 120 12, 14

AAA Access Needles

16.AAAAccess.pdf
Company Name Product Name Gauge Length (cm)
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. AMC4 Percutaneous Entry Thinwall Needle 18 7
Cook Medical Disposable Percutaneous Entry Thinwall Needle 18 7
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Advance Disposable Percutaneous Entry Thinwall Needle 18 7

Pressure Sensing, Other Accessories

AAA Pressure Sensing

17.AAAPressure.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Delivery Details Implant Dimensions MRI Compatibility Stent Graft Compatibility Patient Limitations
CardioMEMS, Inc. EndoSure s2 Wireless AAA Pressure Sensor Implantable pressure sensor Catheter length: 80 cm; compatible with 14-F delivery sheath; compatible with 0.035-inch guidewire 21 X 2 X 4.5 mm Yes, per IFU All commercially available None, other than stent graft limitations
AAA, abdominal aortic aneurysm; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; IFU, Instructions for Use.

AAA Other Accessories

18.AAAOther.pdf
Company Name Product Name Size (F) Description Guidewire Compatibility (inch)
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Gator ClipSeal Plug 12- to 24-F sheaths Maintains a hemostatic seal with large introducer sheaths to minimize bleedback 0.035–0.038
Gore & Associates Gore DrySeal Sheath 12- to 26-F sheaths Designed to minimize blood loss through an innovative pressurized hemostatic valve 0.035

SELF-EXPANDING STENTS

01.SelfExpandingStents.pdf
Company Name Product Name US FDA Indicated Use Material Used Introducer Size (F) Endhole (inch) Stent Diameter (mm) Stent Length (mm) Delivery System Length (cm)
Abbott Vascular Absolute Pro Vascular Stent Iliac Nickel titanium 6 0.035 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100 80, 135
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. Eluminexx Vascular Stent Iliac Nitinol 6 0.035 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100 80, 135
LifeStent Vascular Stent SFA/proximal popliteal 6, 7 20, 30, 40, 60, 80 80, 130
LifeStent XL Vascular Stent 100, 120, 150,170
LifeStent Solo Vascular Stent 100, 120, 150, 170, 200 80, 135
Boston Scientific Corporation Epic Vascular Stent System Iliac Artery Nitinol 6 0.035 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120 75, 120
Wallstent Iliac Endoprosthesis Iliac Elgiloy 6 0.035 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 18, 20, 23, 24, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 46, 47, 49, 52, 55, 59, 61, 66, 67, 69 100, 160
Wallstent Endoprosthesis Tracheobronchial 6–12 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 20, 35, 40, 42, 45, 55, 60, 68, 70, 80, 90, 94 75, 135
Biliary 6–9 8, 10, 12 20, 40, 42, 60, 68, 80, 90, 94 75
TIPS 7–9 10, 12 40, 42, 60, 68, 90, 94
Venous 6–10 10, 12, 14, 16 20, 40, 42, 60, 68, 90, 94
Sentinol Stent System Biliary Nitinol 6 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 40, 60, 80 75, 135
Cook Medical Zilver 518 Vascular Stent Iliac Nitinol 5 0.018 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 30, 40, 60, 80 125
Zilver 518 RX Vascular Stent
Zilver 635 Vascular Stent 6 0.035 80, 125
Cordis Corporation SMART Control Iliac Stent System Iliac Nitinol 6 0.035 6, 7, 8 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100 80, 120
9, 10 20, 30, 40, 60
Covidien/ev3 Protégé EverFlex Biliary Nitinol 6 0.035 5, 6, 7, 8 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150 (150 not available in 5-mm diameter) 80, 120
Protégé GPS 0.018 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 30, 40, 60, 80 135
0.035 9, 10, 12, 14 80, 120
Idev Technologies, Inc. Supera Veritas Biliary Nitinol 7 0.018 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 120
Medtronic, Inc. Complete SE Iliac Nitinol 6 0.035 6–10 20–100 80, 130
Biliary, iliac 4–10 20–150 130
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Alimaxx-B Biliary Nitinol 8 0.035 6, 8, 10 40, 60, 80 80
SFA, superficial femoral artery; TIPS, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.

SELF-EXPANDING STENT GRAFTS

02.SelfExpandingGrafts.pdf
Company Name Product Name US FDA Indicated Use Materials Used Introducer Size (F) Endhole (inch) Stent Diameter (mm) Stent Length (mm) Delivery System Length (cm)
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. Flair Endovascular Stent Graft Stenosis at venous anastomosis of ePTFE or other synthetic AV grafts Nitinol/ ePTFE 9 0.035 6, 7, 8, 9 30, 40, 50 80
Gore & Associates Gore Viabahn Endoprosthesis, Gore Viabahn Endoprosthesis With Heparin Bioactive Surface 5-8 indicated for SFA; 5-13 indicated for iliac artery Nitinol/ ePTFE 6-12 0.014/0.018 or 0.035 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 25, 50, 100, 150 75, 120
Gore Viabil Biliary Endoprosthesis Malignant biliary stricturesa 10 percutaneous, 8.5 endoscopic 0.035 8, 10 40, 60, 80, 100 40 percutaneous, 200 endoscopic
Gore Viatorr TIPS Endoprosthesis TIPS, tracheobronchial 10 0.038 8, 10, 12 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 75
AV, arteriovenous; ePTFE, expandable polytetrafluoroethylene; SFA, superficial femoral artery; TIPS, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.
aThe Gore Viabil Biliary Endoprosthesis is contraindicated for all cardiovascular applications.

Hybrid Vascular Grafts

03.HybridVasculars.pdf
Company Name Product Name US FDA Indicated Use Materials Used Nitinol Reinforced Section Vascular Graft Section Introducer Size (F) Recommended Guidewire (inch)
Diameter (mm) Length (cm) Diameter (mm) Length (cm)
Gore & Associates Gore Hybrid Vascular Graft Intended for use as vascular prosthesis for replacement or bypass of diseased vessels in patients with occlusive or aneurysmal diseases, in trauma patients requiring vascular replacement, for dialysis access, or for other vascular procedures Nitinol/ ePTFE 6, 7, 8, 9 5 6 50 N/A for open surgical; 11–14 peelaway for over-the- wire N/A for open surgical; 0.035 for over-the-wire
ePTFE, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.

CEREBRAL STENTS

04.Cerebral.pdf
Company Name Product Name Materials Used Stent Diameters (mm) Stent Lengths (mm) Recommended Guidewire Recommended Guide Catheter US FDA Indicated Use
Codman Neurovascular Codman Enterprise Vascular Reconstruction Device and Delivery System Nitinol 4.5 for vessels 2.5–4 14, 22, 28, 37 System is mounted on a delivery wire; recommended delivery catheter is the Prowler Select Plus Microcatheter (inner diameter, 0.021 inch), 5-cm distal length An Envoy guiding catheter for the selected infusion microcatheter (Prowler Select Plus with a 5-cm distal tip) This HDE devise is intended for use with embolic coils for the treatment of wideneck, intracranial, saccular, or fusiform aneurysms arising from a parent vessel with a diameter of ≥ 2.5 mm and ≤ 4 mm; wideneck is defined as having a neck width ≥ 4 mm or a dome-to-neck ratio < 2
Stryker Neurovascular Wingspan Stent System Nitinol 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5 9, 12, 20 0.014 Wingspan minimum guiding catheter inner diameter, 0.064 inch Not provided
Neuroform Stent System 10, 15, 20, 30 Neuroform minimum catheter inner diameter, 0.05 inch

BALLOON-EXPANDABLE STENTS

04.BalloonExpandingStents.pdf
Company Name Product Name US FDA Indicated Use Material Used Maximum Guidewire Size (inch) Introducer Size (F) Stent Diameter (mm) Stent Length (mm) Delivery System Length (cm)
Abbott Vascular Rx Herculink Elite Renal Stent System Renal Cobalt chromium 0.014 5 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7 12, 15, 18 N/A
Atrium Medical iCast Covered Stent Tracheobronchial 316L stainless steel 0.035 6, 7 5–12 16, 22, 38, 59 80, 120
Boston Scientific Corporation Express SD Renal Monorail Premounted Stent System Renal, biliary 316L stainless steel 0.018 5, 6 4, 5, 6, 7 14, 15, 18, 19 90, 150
Express LD Iliac/Biliary Premounted Stent System Iliac, biliary 0.035 6: up to 8 X 37 mm; 7: up to 10 X 57 mm 6–10; 5 mm (biliary indication only) 17, 25, 27, 37, 57 75, 135
Cook Medical Formula 414 Rx Renal 316L stainless steel 0.014 5 5, 6, 7 12, 16, 20 80, 135
Formula 418 0.018 5: 4–6 mm: 6: 7 mm 4, 5, 6, 7
Formula 418 Biliary Biliary 5: 3–6 mm: 6: 7,8 mm 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 12, 16, 20, 24, 30
Cordis Corporation Palmaz Iliac and Renal Stents Iliac, renal 316L stainless steel N/A 6, 7 4–8 10, 15, 20, 29 N/A
Palmaz Iliac Stent (unmounted) Iliac 10 8–12 30
Covidien/ev3 ParaMount Mini GPS Biliary 316L stainless steel 0.014, 0.018 5 5, 6 14, 18, 21 80
6 7
Visi-Pro 5, 6, 7, 8 12 (except 8-mm diameter), 17, 27, 37, 57 80, 135
7 9, 10 17, 27, 37, 57
IntraStent LD Mega (unmounted) N/A 9 9, 10, 11, 12 16, 26, 36 N/A
IntraStent LD Max (unmounted) 11 12
IntraStent LD DoubleStrut (unmounted) 8 9, 10, 11, 12 16, 26, 36, 56, 76
Medtronic, Inc. Assurant Cobalt Iliac Iliac Cobalt chromium alloy 0.035 6 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 30, 40, 60 80, 130
Bridge Assurant Biliary 316L stainless steel 6, 7 6–10
Racer Cobalt alloy(MP35N) 0.014, 0.018 5, 6 4–7 12, 18

CAROTID ARTERY STENTING SYSTEMS

05.CarotidArtery.pdf
Company Name Product Name Tapered Stents Straight Stents Embolic Protection Devices US FDA Indicated Use
Diameters (Proximal/ Distal) (mm) Lengths (mm) Diameters (mm) Lengths (mm) Device Name Type Position
Abbott Vascular RX Acculink Carotid Stent System 10/7, 8/6 30, 40 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 30, 40 RX Accunet Filter basket Distal The RX Acculink carotid stent system, used in conjunction with the Abbott Vascular embolic protection system specified, is indicated for the treatment of patients at high and standard risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require carotid revascularization and meet the criteria outlined: patients with neurological symptoms and ≥ 50% stenosis of the common or internal carotid artery by ultrasound or angiography (with Accunet or Emboshield) or ≥ 70% stenosis of the common or internal carotid artery by ultrasound or ≥ 50% stenosis of the common or internal carotid artery by angiography (Accunet only); patients without neurological symptoms and ≥ 80% stenosis of the common or internal carotid artery by ultrasound or angiography (with Accunet or Emboshield) or ≥ 70% stenosis of the common or internal carotid artery by ultrasound or ≥ 60% stenosis of the common or internal carotid artery by angiography (Accunet only)
Xact Carotid Stent 10/8, 9/7, 8/6 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 30 Emboshield Nav6 BareWire filter delivery wire The Xact carotid stent system, used in conjunction with the Emboshield embolic protection system is indicated for the improvement of the lumen diameter of carotid arteries in patients considered at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require percutaneous carotid angioplasty and stenting for occlusive artery disease and meet the criteria outlined: patients with carotid artery stenosis (≥ 50% for symptomatic patients by ultrasound or angiography or ≥ 80% for asymptomatic patients by ultrasound or angiography), located between the origin of the common carotid artery and the intracranial segment of the internal carotid artery and patients must have a reference vessel diameter ranging between 4.8 and 9.1 mm at the target lesion
Boston Scientific Corporation Carotid Wallstent Endoprosthesis N/A N/A 6, 8, 10 (unconstrained) 21, 22, 24, 29, 36, 37 (unconstrained) FilterWire EZ Embolic Protection System Filter Distal The carotid Wallstent endoprosthesis, used in conjunction with the Boston Scientific embolic protection system, is indicated for the treatment of patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy due to either anatomic or comorbid conditions who require carotid revascularization in the treatment of ipsilateral or bilateral carotid artery disease and meet the criteria outlined: patients with neurological symptoms and ≥ 50% stenosis of the common, internal carotid artery and/or the bifurcation by ultrasound or angiography or patients without neurological symptoms and ≥ 80% stenosis of the common, internal carotid artery and/or the bifurcation by ultrasound or angiogram, and patients with a reference vessel diameter within the range of 4 and 9 mm at the target lesion
Cordis Corporation Precise Nitinol Stent System Autotapering 20, 30, 40 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 30, 40 Angioguard XP Emboli Capture Guidewire Filter Distal The Cordis Precise Nitinol Stent System, used in conjunction with the Cordis Angioguard XP Emboli Capture Guidewire, is indicated for treatment of patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require carotid revascularization and meet the following criteria: patients with neurological symptoms and ≥ 50% stenosis of the common or internal carotid artery by ultrasound or angiography or patients without neurological symptoms and ≥ 80% stenosis of the common or internal carotid artery by ultrasound or angiography and patients must have a vessel diameter of 4–9 mm at the target lesion; the vessel distal to the target lesion must be within the range of 3 and 7.5 mm to allow for placement of Cordis Angioguard XP Emboli Capture Guidewire
Precise Pro RX Carotid Stent System Angioguard RX Emboli Capture Guidewire The Cordis Precise Pro RX Carotid Stent System, used in conjunction with the Cordis Angioguard RX Emboli Capture Guidewire, is indicated for treatment of patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require carotid revascularization and meet the following criteria: patients with neurological symptoms and ≥ 50% stenosis of the common or internal carotid artery by ultrasound or angiography or patients without neurological symptoms and ≥ 80% stenosis of the common or internal carotid artery by ultrasound or angiography and patients must have a vessel diameter of 4–9 mm at the target lesion; the vessel distal to the target lesion must be within the range of 3 and 7.5 mm to allow for placement of Cordis Angioguard RX Guidewire
Covidien/ev3 Protégé RX Carotid Stent System 10/7, 8/6 30, 40 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 30 40, 60 SpiderFX Embolic Protection Device Filter: guidewire of choice Distal The Protégé RX carotid stent system, when used in conjunction with ev3 embolic protection systems, is indicated for the treatment of patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require percutaneous carotid revascularization and meet the following criteria: patients with carotid artery stenosis (≥ 50% for symptomatic patients by ultrasound or angiography or ≥ 80% for asymptomatic patients by ultrasound or angiography) of the common or internal carotid artery, and patients must have a reference vessel diameter within the range of 4.5 and 9.5 mm at the target lesion

PTA Balloons

01.PTA_Balloons.pdf
Company Name Product Name Nominal (atm) Rated Burst (atm) Endhole (inch) Shaft Length (cm) Sheath Sizing Size (F) Balloon Diameters (mm) Balloon Lengths (cm)
Abbott Vascular
Armada 14 PTA Catheter 8 14 N/A Catheter length: 90, 150 Minimum sheath size: 4 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4 20, 40, 60, 80, 120, 200 mm
Armada 35 LL PTA Catheter 6, 8 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20 Catheter length: 80, 135 Minimum sheath size: 5, 6 4, 5, 6, 7 150, 200, 250 mm
RX Viatrac 14 Plus Peripheral Dilatation Catheter 8 14 Catheter length: 80, 135 Maximum guidewire: 4, 5 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7 15, 20, 30, 40 mm
Agiltrac 0.018 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter N/A 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 mm
Fox Plus 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Catheter length: 50, 80, 135 Maximum guidewire: 0.035-inch 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 mm
Fox sv 6, 8, 12 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22 Catheter length: 90, 150 Maximum guidewire: 0.018-inch 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 mm
FoxCross N/A Up to 18 Catheter length: 50, 80, 135 Maximum guidewire: 0.035-inch 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 mm
AngioDynamics WorkHorse II 10 14, 16, 18 0.035 50, 75, 100 5–8 mm through a 6 F, 9–10 mm through a 7 F 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 2, 4, 6
Profiler 7 12, 14, 16 40, 75, 120 4–8 X 4 mm through a 5 F, 8 X 6–10 mm through a 6 F 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 2, 4, 6, 8
AngioScore Inc. AngioSculpt 8 Up to 20 0.014 137 5 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 1, (2-mm only), 2, 4
Up to 16 0.018 50 (6 mm only), 90, 137 6 4, 5, 6 2, 4
AngioSculpt XL 14 0.014 90, 137 10
Angioslide, Inc Proteus PTA Catheter With Embolic Capture Feature 8 12 0.035 135 4-5-mm through a 6F, 6-mm througha 7 F 4, 5, 6 6, 8, 10
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. Conquest 8 Up to 30 0.035 50, 75, 120 6–8 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 2, 3, 4, 6, 8
Atlas 4, 6 Up to 18 75, 120 7–12 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 2, 4, 6
Rival 6, 8 Up to 16 80, 135 5–7 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15
Dorado 8 Up to 24 40, 80, 120,135 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20
Ultraverse 014 6 Up to 16 0.014 150 4–5 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5 2, 4, 8, 12, 15, 22
Ultraverse 018 0.018 75, 130 4–6 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 22
VascuTrak 8 (2–3.5 mm), 6 (4–7 mm) 12 0.014 (2–3.5 mm), 0.018 (4–7 mm) 80, 140 5 (2–4 mm), 6 (5 mm), 7 (6–7 mm) 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6, 7 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30
B. Braun Interventional Systems Mini Ghost Up to 10 Up to 20 0.018 40, 80, 120, 150 4 2–6 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10
Z-Med Up to 6 Up to 15 0.035 80, 100, 120 5–16 2–40 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Impact Up to 10 75, 120 8–14 12–25 2, 4
CoEfficient Up to 13 0.018 75, 135 4–7 4–12 2, 3, 4
Boston Scientific Corporation Mustang Balloon Catheter 10 (3–8 mm, 12 mm), 8 (9–10 mm) Up to 24 0.035 40, 75, 135 5 (3–7 mm), 6 (8–10 mm), 7 (12 mm) 3–10, 12 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20
XXL Balloon Catheter N/A 8 (12, 14 mm), 5 (16, 18 mm) 75, 120 7 (12, 14 mm), N/A (16, 18 mm) 12, 14, 16, 18 2, 4, 6
Blue Max Balloon Catheter 6 20 (4–8 mm X 4 cm), 17 (8 mm X 8 cm–10 mm) 40, 75, 120 6 (4–6 mm), 7 (7–8 mm), 8/9 (9–10 mm) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 2, 3, 4, 8, 10
Ultra-Thin Diamond Balloon Catheter 15 (3–8 mm), 12 (9–10 mm), 10 (12 mm) 40, 75, 120,135, 150 5 (3–6 mm), 6 (7–8 mm), 7 (9–10 mm), 8 (12 mm) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10
Ultra-Thin SDS Balloon Catheter 6–8 12 50, 75, 90, 135 5 (up to 7 X 4), 6 (up to 8 X 4), 7 (9–10 mm) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8
Synergy Balloon Catheter 6 (3–10 mm), 4 (12 mm) 12 (3–8 mm), 10 (9–10 mm), 6 (12 mm) 50, 75, 90,135, 150 5 (up to 6 X 4), 6 (up to 8 X 4), 7 (9–12 mm) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10
Sterling Monorail PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter 6 14 (3–7 mm), 12 (8 mm) 0.018 80, 135 4 (up to 8 X 4), 5 (up to 8 X 6) 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 8 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6
Sterling Over-the-Wire Balloon Dilatation Catheter 14 (4–7 mm), 12 (8 mm), 10 (9–10 mm) 40, 80, 135 4 (up to 8 X 4), 5 (up to 10 X 4), 6 (up to 10 X 8) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10
Sterling SL Monorail PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter 14 90, 150 4 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 8, 10, 12, 15
Sterling SL Over-the-Wire PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter 8, 10, 12, 15 (4-mm diameter on 90-cm shaft not available in 8- or 10-cm balloon lengths)
Symmetry Balloon Catheter With Glidex Hydrophilic Coating 15 90, 135 4 (1.5–4 mm X 4 cm), 5 (4 mm X 10 cm–6 mm X 4 cm) 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6 2, 4, 10
Symmetry Stiff Shaft With Glidex Hydrophilic Coating Balloon Catheter 90, 135, 150
Coyote Balloon Catheter (OTW) 8 14 0.014 90, 150 4 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 4 (on 1.5 mm only); 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 22
Coyote Balloon Catheter (Monorail)
Coyote ES Monorail PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter 6 14 (1.5–3 mm), 12 (3.5–4 mm) 142–146 2, 3, 4
Coyote ES Over-the-Wire PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter
PolarCath Peripheral Dilatation System 8 N/A 0.035 80, 120 6 (4–5 mm), 7 (6–7 mm), 8 (8 mm) 4–8 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15
0.014 135, 150 5 (2–4 mm), 5.5/6 (5–6mm), 7 (6 mm X 12/15 cm) 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6 2, 4, 6, 10, 12, 15
Peripheral Cutting Balloon (OTW) 6 10 0.018 50, 90, 135 6 (5, 6 mm), 7 (7, 8 mm) 5–8 2
Peripheral Cutting Balloon (Monorail) 12 0.014 140 6 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 1.5
Cook Medical Advance 14LP Low Profile PTA Balloon Catheter 8 16 0.014 110, 170 4 2, 2.5, 3, 4 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20
Advance 18LP Low Profile PTA Balloon Catheter 14 0.018 80, 135 4 (up to 7 X 10 mm), 5 (8 mm) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Advance 35LP Low Profile PTA Balloon Catheter 5–10 Up to 15 0.035 5 (up to 8 X 8 mm), 6 (up to 10 X 8 mm), 7 (12 x 14 mm) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
ATB Advance 5 15 40, 80, 120 5–7 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,12,14 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Cordis Corporation Sleek OTW PTA Dilatation Catheter 6 13–16 0.014 150 4 1.25–5 1.5–22
Savvy Long PTA Dilatation Catheter 15, 13, 12 0.018 120, 150 4–5 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6 12, 15, 22
Sleek RX PTA Dilatation Catheter 15, 16 0.014 150, 155 4 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 22
Opta Pro PTA Dilatation Catheter 6, 4 (12 mm) 10, 6 (12 mm) 0.035 80, 110, 135 5–7 3–10, 12 1, 1.5, 2–4, 6, 8, 10
Powerflex P3 PTA Dilatation Catheter 10, 6 (12 mm) 15, 8 (12 mm) 40, 65, 80, 110, 135 5–8 4–10, 12 1, 1.5, 2–4, 6, 8, 10
Powerflex Extreme PTA Dilatation Catheter 15, 12 (10 mm) 20, 17 (9–10 mm) 40, 80, 120 5–9 4–10 2, 4, 6
Maxi LD PTA Dilatation Catheter 4, 3.5 (22, 25 mm) 6, 5 (22, 25 mm) 80, 110 8–11 Iliac: 14, 15 2, 4, 6, 8
Slalom PTA Dilatation Catheter 10 (3–6 mm), 8 (6–7 mm), 6 (8 mm) 14 (3–5 mm), 12 (6–7 mm), 10 (8 mm) 0.018 80, 120, 135 4–6 3–8 2, 4
Savvy PTA Dilatation Catheter 8 (2–4 mm), 6 (4.5–6 mm) 10 80, 120, 150 4–5 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6 2–4, 6, 10
Aviator Plus PTA Dilatation Catheter 10 14 0.014 142 4 (4–6 mm), 5 (7 mm) 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7 1.5, 2, 3, 4
Covidien/ev3 EverCross 0.035 PTA Balloon 10, 7 20, 18, 14, 12, 11, 10 0.035 40, 80, 135 5, 6, 7 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20
PowerCross 0.018 PTA Balloon 8 14 0.018 90, 150 4, 5, 6 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20
NanoCross 0.014 PTA Balloon 10, 8, 7 0.014 4 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 2, 4, 8, 12, 15, 21
Hotspur Technologies, Inc. IQCath Balloon Dilatation Catheter 8 20, 16 0.035 55 6, 7 5, 6, 7, 8 4
GPSCath Balloon Dilatation Catheter
Idev (manufactured by TriReme Medical) GliderfleX 8, 9 14, 12 0.014, 0.018 Catheter length: 120, 135 5 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6, 7 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 200, 300
Medtronic, Inc. Amphirion Deep OTW PTA Balloon Catheter 7 14 0.014 120, 150 4 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 2, 4, 8, 12, 15, 21
Admiral Xtreme OTW PTA Balloon Catheter 8, 6 Up to 14 0.035 80, 130 5–7 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30
Pacific Xtreme PTA Balloon Catheter 6 12, 14 0.018 90, 130 4, 5 4, 5, 6, 7 15, 20, 25, 30
Reef HP OTW PTA Balloon Catheter 10 22, 20, 18 80, 120 5–7 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 2, 3, 4, 6, 8
Submarine Plus OTW PTA Balloon Catheter 7 Up to 14 90, 130 4–5 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7 2, 4, 6, 8, 12
Optimus PTA Balloon Catheter 8 12 (5–8 mm), 10 (9, 10 mm) 0.035 80, 135 5 (5–8 mm), 6 (9, 10 mm) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 30, 40, 60

SPECIALTY BALLOONS

02.SpecialtyBalloons.pdf
Company Name Product Name Nominal (atm) Rated Burst (atm) Endhole (inch) Size (F) Sheath Sizing (F) Shaft Length (cm) Balloon Diameters (mm) Balloon Lengths (cm)
Atrium Medical Corporation ClearWay OTW Therapeutic Infusion Catheter 2–4 N/A N/A Introducer size: 7, 8 N/A 40, 80, 90, 140 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 1, 5
ClearWay RX Therapeutic Infusion Catheter Introducer size: 5, 6 Guide catheter compatibility: 5, 6, 7 134 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 1, 2, 5
Codman Neurovascular Ascent Occlusion Balloon Catheter N/A N/A 0.017 2.9 5 150 4, 6 7, 9, 10, 15 (mm)
Company Name Product Name Proximal Outer Diameter (F) Distal Outer Diameter (F) Tip Length (mm) Balloon Diameters (mm) Balloon Lengths (mm)
Covidien/ev3 HyperGlide 2.8 2.2 4 3 10, 15
4 10, 12, 20, 30
5 15, 20, 30
HyperForm 3 2 4, 7 7
OTW, over the wire; RX, rapid exchange.

EMBOLECTOMY BALLOONS/CATHETERS

03.Embolectomy.pdf
Company Name Product Name Size (F) Sheath Sizing Size (F) Shaft Length (cm) Diameters (mm) Lengths (cm)
Arrow International, a Division of Teleflex Single Lumen 3 5 40 5 N/A
80
4 6 40 9
5 7 80 11
40
Double Lumen OTW 4 6 40 9
80
5 7 40 11
80
Edwards Lifesciences Fogarty Adherent Clot Catheter 4 6 or 7 (dependent upon sheath) 80 6 N/A
5 N/A 8
6 10
Fogarty Graft Thrombectomy Catheter 5 N/A 50 16
6 18
Fogarty Embolectomy Catheter 2 3.5 60 4
3 4 40, 80 5
4 5 40, 80, 100 9
5 6 80 11
6 7 13
7 8 14
Fogarty Fortis Embolectomy Catheter 4 5 40, 80 5
Over-the-Wire Fogarty Embolectomy Catheter 3 4.5 40, 80, 120 5
4 5 40, 80 9
5.5 6 11
6 7 13
7 8 80 14
Hotspur Technologies Keeper Embolectomy Catheter 5.8 6 55 15 1.8
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. LeMaitre Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 2 N/A 40, 60 4.5 1.1
3 40, 80 8 1.4
4 10.5 1.7
5 13 2
6 13.5 2.25
7 14 2.4
NovaSil Latex Free Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 2 40, 60 4 1.1
3 40, 80 6 1.4
4 9 1.7
5 11 2
6 13 2.25
7 14 2.4
LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 3 4.5 40, 80 6 1.4
4 5 10 1.7
5 6 12 2
5+
6 7 13 2.5
7 8 14 2.4

CTO DEVICES

01.CTODevices.pdf
Company Name Product Name Catheter Size (F) Wire Size (inch) Working Length (cm) Minimum Guiding Catheter ID (inch) Comments
Avinger Wildcat 6 0.035 110 N/A OTW CTO crossing catheter with 6 modes of operation; Juicebox compatible
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. Crosser 14S 4.8 (OTW), 3.9 (RX) 0.014 146 (OTW), 146 (RX) 0.067 Peripheral over-the-wire or rapid-exchange catheters utilize high-frequency, mechanical vibration to cross CTOs via atherectomy
Crosser 14P
Crosser S6 3.9 N/A 154 0.053 High Performance CTO recanalization catheter delivering enhanced efficiency, flexibility, and steerability to facilitate recanalization of peripheral occlusion via atherectomy
Baylis Medical Company PowerWire Radiofrequency Guidewire N/A 0.035 250 N/A RF energy delivered through a nitinol core wire with a low-friction PTFE coating to a radiopaque tip; tapered distal profile and variable options for distal stiffness facilitate crossing of challenging occlusions in the peripheral vasculature; straight and angled models available
Boston Scientific Corporation TruePath CTO Device N/A 0.018 165 0.018 0.018-inch guidewire with 0.017-inch diamond-coated, rotating distal tip; shaping tool allows for 15° angle; extension capability to 335 cm; compatible with any 0.018- inch compatible catheters ≤ 135 cm
Cordis Corporation Frontrunner XP CTO Catheter 3.1 N/A 90, 140 0.039 Actuating distal tip creates a channel through occlusions via blunt microdissection
Micro Guide Catheter 4.5 82, 132 0.078 Support catheter for use with 90-cm or 140-cm Frontrunner XP CTO catheter
Outback LTD Re-Entry Catheter 5.9 0.014 120 0.079 Enables reentry of a guidewire from the subintimal space back into the true lumen via reentry cannula and highly visible L and T markers
Medtronic, Inc. Pioneer IVUS-Guided Re-Entry Catheter 6 0.014 120 0.087 Uses IVUS to facilitate ease of orientation of the reentry cannula toward the true lumen
CTO, chronic total occlusion; IVUS, intravascular ultrasound; OTW, over the wire; PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene; RF, radiofrequency; RX, rapid exchange.

ATHERECTOMY DEVICES

02.Atherectomy.pdf
Company Name Product Name Minimum Vessel Diameter (mm) Sheath Compatibility (F) Crossing Profile (inch) Working Length (cm) Tip Length (cm)
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Diamondback 360° 1.25-mm Classic Crown 1.5 6 0.07 (1.8 mm) 145 1
Diamondback 360° 1.5-mm Classic Crown 1.75
Diamondback 360° 1.75-mm Classic Crown 2
Diamondback 360° 2-mm Classic Crown 2.25 0.079 (2 mm) 1.5
Diamondback 360° 1.5-mm Solid Crown (30 μm) 1.75 6 0.07 (1.8 mm) 1
Diamondback 360° 1.75-mm Solid Crown (30 μm) 2
Diamondback 360° 2-mm Solid Crown (30 μm) 2.25 0.079 (2 mm) 1.5
Diamondback 360° 2.25-mm Solid Crown (30 μm) 2.5 7 0.089 (2.25 mm) 2
Predator 360° 1.25-mm Solid Crown (30 μm) 1.5 6 0.07 (1.8 mm) 1
Predator 360° 1.5-mm Solid Crown (30 μm) 1.75
Predator 360° 1.75-mm Solid Crown (30 μm) 2 1.5
Predator 360° 2-mm Solid Crown (30 μm) 2.25 0.079 (2 mm) 3
Predator 360° 2.25-mm Solid Crown (30 μm) 2.5 7 0.089 (2.25 mm)
Covidien/ev3 TurboHawk LS-C 3.5–7 8 0.105 (2.7 mm) 110 6
TurboHawk LX-C 113 9
TurboHawk LS-M 7, 8 110 6
TurboHawk LX-M 113 9
TurboHawk SX-C 2-4 6 0.085 (2.2 mm) 135 5.9
TurboHawk SS-C 133 3.9
TurboHawk SS-CL 149
SilverHawk LS-M 4.5–7 7, 8 0.105 (2.7 mm) 110 6
SilverHawk LX-M 4.5–6.5 113 9
SilverHawk MS-M 3.5–5 110 6
SilverHawk SXL 3–3.5 7 0.095 (2.4 mm) 136 7.2
SilverHawk SS+ 0.09 (2.3 mm) 135 2.6
SilverHawk EXL 2–3 6 0.08 (2 mm) 6
SilverHawk ES+ 2–2.5 0.075 (1.9 mm) 2.2
SilverHawk DS 1.5–2 0.073 (1.9 mm), 0.062 (1.57 mm) without wire 2.6
Pathway Medical Technologies, Inc. Jetstream Navitus 3 7 0.083 (2.1 mm) 135 N/A
Jetstream G3 SF 1.66, 1.85 0.073 (1.85 mm) 145

EXCIMER LASER ATHERECTOMY CATHETERS

03.ExcimerLaser.pdf
Company Name Product Name Product Description Configuration Working Length (cm) Comments
Spectranetics Corporation Turbo Elite Laser Ablation Catheters for Peripheral Intervention 0.9-mm catheter OTW 150 Atherectomy therapy for crossing and preparing vessels above and below the knee
RX
1.4-mm catheter OTW
RX
1.7-mm catheter OTW
RX
2-mm catheter OTW
RX
2.3-mm catheter OTW 120
2.5-mm catheter 110
Turbo-Tandem Laser Guide Catheter With Laser Atherectomy Catheter 7-F Turbo-Booster OTW 110 Designed to treat multiple morphologies in larger vessels
8-F Turbo-Booster
ELCA Coronary Laser Atherectomy Catheter 0.9-mm catheter RX 130 Used in conjunction with the Spectranetics CVX-300 Excimer Laser System and are intended for use in patients with single- or multivessel coronary artery disease, either as a standalone modality or in conjunction with PTCA and patients who are acceptable candidates for CABG surgery
0.9- X 80-mm catheter
0.9-mm catheter OTW
0.9- X 80-mm catheter
1.4-mm catheter RX
1.7-mm catheter
1.7-mm eccentric catheter
2-mm catheter
2-mm eccentric catheter
Recommended calibration settings: 45 Fluence, 25 Hz.
CVX-300 Excimer Laser Ablation System software upgrade required.
CABG, coronary artery bypass graft; OTW, over-the-wire; PTCA, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty; RX, rapid exchange.

THROMBUS ASPIRATION DEVICES

04.Thrombus.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Maximum Tip Diameter (mm) Minimum Guide Catheter Size (F) Catheter Length (cm) Side Hole Segment Length (cm)
Atrium Medical Corporation Xpress-Way RX Extraction catheter 1.35, 1.52 6, 7 140 N/A
Control Medical Technology Aspire Aspirator Handheld aspirator N/A N/A N/A N/A
Medrad Interventional Fetch2 Variable-pitch coiled proximal shaft, hydrophilic coated, convex tip 1.4 6 135 N/A
Medtronic, Inc. Export Catheter Guide catheter braid technology 1.73, 1.98 6, 7 145 N/A
Export XT Catheter Full-wall variable hub to tip braiding; hydrophilic coating; short, soft tip 1.73 6 140
Export AP Catheter
Diver C.E. Aspiration Catheter Low-profile, rapid-exchange, hydrophilic coating with and without side holes 1.58 145 2
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. ASAP Aspiration Catheter Dual-lumen rapid-exchange catheter N/A 6 140 N/A
Spectranetics Corporation QuickCat Extraction Catheter Indicated for removal of fresh, soft emboli and thrombi from vessels in the arterial system. 1.4 6 145 N/A
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Pronto V3 Extraction Catheter Arterial embolectomy; full-length embedded longitudinal wire; hydrophilic coating; patented Silva tip; full-length wire braiding; maximized extraction lumen and force 1.65 6 140 N/A
Pronto V4 Extraction Catheter 1.65–2.2 6 (> 0.066),7, 8 138
Pronto LP Extraction Catheter Low-profile arterial embolectomy; hydrophilic coating; patented Silva tip; full-length wire braiding; delivery stylet 1.34 6 140
Pronto .035 Extraction Catheter Large-vessel thrombus aspiration catheter; full-length braiding; patented Silva tip 3.25 10 (sheath) 115
Pronto-Short Extraction Catheter AVG/fistula/arterial embolectomy; patented Silva tip 1.98 6 (sheath) 40
AVG, arteriovenous graft.

THERAPEUTIC INFUSION SYSTEMS

05.TherapeuticInfusion.pdf
Company Name Product Name Sheath Size (F) Guidewire (inch) Working Length (cm) Mode of Operation US FDA Indicated Use
AngioDynamics Pulse Spray 3, 4, 5 N/A 45, 90, 135 Infusion with even fluid distribution and unique spray pattern Intended for use in the administration of fluids, including thrombolytic agents and contrast media, into the peripheral vasculature
Unifuse Infusion Catheter 4, 5 0.035 Patented slit technology and occluding ball wire provides even distribution of lytic
SpeedLyser Infusion System 5 N/A 15, 20, 25 Faster more uniform drug delivery with proprietary PRO Slit technology, designed to enhance patient safety
Covidien/ev3 Cragg-McNamara Valved Infusion Catheter 4, 5 0.035, 0.038 40, 65, 100, 135 Catheters with radiopaque markers proximal and distal to the infusion segments; Cragg-MicroValve at the distal tip provides endhole occlusion Indicated for use in the controlled selective infusion of physician-specific pharmacological agents or radiopaque contrast media in the general vasculature
MicroMewi Infusion Catheter With Multiple Sideholes 2.9 0.018 150, 180 Catheters with radiopaque markers proximal and distal to the infusion segment; 5 and 10 cm infusion lengths for comprehensive infusion
ProStream Infusion Wire N/A 0.035 145, 175 Constructed with an integral core wire, stainless steel coil, and an outer teflon layer for placement without a separate guidewire
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Fountain Infusion Catheter With Squirt Fluid Dispensing System 4, 5 N/A 45, 90, 135 Fluid delivery system with consistent, forceful, pulsed injections for optimal thrombolysis procedures Intended to administer infusions of various therapeutic solutions into the peripheral vasculature of a patient
Mistique Infusion Catheter 5 0.035 Can be used for slow, continuous infusion or pulse infusion
Fountain Occluding Wire 4, 5 N/A

RADIOPAQUE MARKING TAPE

06.Radiopaque.pdf
Company Name Product Name Working Length (cm) Comments
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. Glow 'N Tell Tape 30 Centimeter markings on flexible radiopaque ruler
LeMaitre Stent Guide 27 Millimeter markings on flexible radiopaque ruler
Glow 'N Tell 55-cm Tape 55 Centimeter markings on flexible radiopaque ruler
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. ViperTrack 30 Centimeter markings on flexible radiopaque ruler
ViperTrackMM 50 500-mm length with millimeter markings

REMOTE ENDARTERECTOMY DEVICES

07.RemoteEndar.pdf
Company Name Product Name Diameter (mm) Length (cm)
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. MollRing Cutter Transection Device 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 44
Martin Dissector N/A 40
Periscope Dissector
EndoHelix Retrieval Device 13 44
Vollmar Ring Dissectors 6, 7, 8.5, 10, 12 N/A

TARGETED RENAL THERAPY

08.TargetedRenal.pdf
Company Name Product Name Sheath Size (F) System Lengths (cm) Maximum Guiding Catheter Size (F) Bifurcated Infusion Branch Profile (inch) US FDA Indicated Use
AngioDynamics Benephit XT Infusion System 8 35, 105 N/A 0.035 Delivers physician-specified agents to the peripheral vasculature including but not limited to the renal arteries
Benephit CV Infusion System 30, 35, 40, 45 6

OCCLUSION DEVICES

09.Occlusion.pdf
Company Name Occlusion/Embolic Protection Devices US FDA Indicated Use
Name Type Position
Concentric Medical (acquired by Stryker Neurovascular) Concentric and Merci Balloon Guide Catheters Occlusion balloon Proximal Not provided
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. Pruitt Aortic Occlusion Catheter Occlusion balloon Distal Designed for the purpose of obtaining rapid control of in-flow blood in the abdominal aorta in cases of ruptured aortic aneurysm or in other conditions when dissection of the neck of the aneurysm for different reasons may be especially difficult; this application of direct internal balloon occlusion is in lieu of external, proximal cross-clamping of the abdominal aorta and may prevent technical complications from special physiological situations. Intraluminal balloon occlusion may be accomplished by direct insertion through the wall of the aneurysm
Pruitt Occlusion Catheter The occlusion of vessels both arterial and venous for the control of bleeding
Pruitt Irrigation Occlusion Catheter To temporarily occlude vessels for the control of bleeding and to access the vessel lumen distal to the point of occlusion
Medrad Interventional GuardDog Guidewire Occlusion System Occlusion balloon Distal Indicated for use in the peripheral vasculature to facilitate the localized infusion of therapeutic or diagnostic fluids, with or without vessel occlusion
Medtronic, Inc. GuardWire Occlusion balloon Distal Not provided

EMBOLIC PROTECTION DEVICES

10.EmbolicProtection.pdf
Company Name Occlusion/Embolic Protection Devices US FDA Indicated Use
Name Type Position
Abbott Vascular RX Accunet Embolic Protection System Filter basket Distal The RX Accunet is indicated for use as a guidewire and embolic protection system to contain and remove embolic material (thrombus/debris) while performing angioplasty and stenting procedures in carotid arteries; the diameter of the artery at the site of filter basket placement should be between 3.25–7 mm
Emboshield Nav6 BareWire Filter Delivery Wire The Emboshield Nav6 is indicated for use as a guidewire and embolic protection system to contain and remove embolic material (thrombus/ debris) while performing angioplasty and stenting procedures in carotid arteries; the diameter of the artery at the site of the Filtration Element placement should be between 2.5–7 mm
Boston Scientific Corporation Boston Scientific FilterWire EZ Embolic Protection System Filter Distal Indicated for use as a guidewire and embolic protection system to contain and remove embolic material (thrombus/debris) while performing angioplasty and stenting procedures in coronary saphenous vein bypass grafts and carotid arteries; the diameter of the vessel at the site of filter loop placement should be between 2.25–5.5 mm for coronary saphenous vein bypass graft procedures and between 3.5–5.5 mm for carotid procedures
Cordis Corporation Angioguard XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System Filter Distal Indicated for use as a guidewire and embolic protection system to contain and remove embolic material (thrombus/debris) while performing carotid artery angioplasty and stenting procedures in carotid arteries; the diameter of the artery at the site of the filter basket placement should be from 3–7.5 mm (see Instructions for Use for basket/vessel sizing)
Angioguard RX Emboli Capture Guidewire System
Covidien/ev3 SpiderFX Embolic Protection Device Filter; guidewire of choice Distal Lower extremity indication: Indicated for use as a guidewire and embolic protection system to contain and remove embolic material in conjunction with the TurboHawk, either during standalone procedures or together with PTA and/or stenting, in the treatment of severely calcified lesions in arteries of the lower extremities; the vessel diameter at the filter basket placement site should be between 3–6 mm Carotid indication: Indicated for use as a guidewire and embolic protection system to contain and remove embolic material (thrombus/debris) while performing angioplasty and stenting procedures in carotid arteries; the diameter of the artery at the site of the filter basket placement should be between 3–7 mm
SVG indication: Indicated for use as an embolic protection system to contain and remove embolic material (thrombus/debris); the device also acts as the guidewire while performing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or stenting procedures in coronary saphenous vein bypass grafts with reference vessel diameters of 3–6 mm
Gore & Associates Gore Embolic Filter Filter Distal Embolic protection during carotid artery stenting
Gore Flow Reversal Flow reversal Proximal
Medtronic, Inc. FiberNet Embolic Protection System Filter Distal Indicated for use as a guidewire and emboli protection system to capture and remove embolic material (thrombus/debris) produced while performing percutaneous transluminal interventional procedures in carotid arteries in high-surgical-risk patients with reference vessel diameters of 3.5–7 mm
Mo.Ma Ultra Proximal Cerebral Protection Device Proximal protection Proximal Indicated as an embolic protection system to contain and remove embolic material (thrombus/debris) while performing angioplasty and stenting procedures involving lesions of the internal carotid artery and/or the bifurcation; the reference diameter of the external carotid artery should be between 3–6 mm and the reference diameter of the common carotid artery should be between 5–13 mm
ICA, internal carotid artery; RX, rapid exchange; SVG, saphenous vein graft.

SNARES

11.Snares.pdf
Company Name Product Name Catheter Size/ Length (F/cm) Working Diameters (mm) Snare Length (cm) Snare Type
Angiotech Atrieve Vascular Snare Kit 3.2/150 2–4, 4–8 175 Three overlapping, noninterwoven loops for complete vessel coverage
6/100 6–10, 9–15, 12–20 120
7/100 18–30, 27–45
B. Braun Interventional Systems Multi-Snare 3/150, 4/105, 5/105, 6/105 2–3, 4–6, 5–8, 10–15, 15–20, 20–30, 30–40 125, 175 Biplane
Cook Medical Curry Intravascular Retriever 8/100, 6.3/100 0.021 inch, 0.018 inch 150 Folds at midpoint and forms a loop when passed through the catheter; supplied sterile in peel-open packages; intended for one-time use
Dotter Intravascular Retriever 8/95 30-mm basket 7-cm basket Helical loop basket is loaded into the hub of the catheter and expands upon emergence from the distal tip; supplied sterile in peel-open packages; intended for one-time use
Indy OTW Vascular Retriever 8/55, 8/100 40-mm basket N/A Four-loop nitinol wire snare; over-the-wire capabilities; compatible with 0.035-inch guidewire
Covidien/ev3 Amplatz GooseNeck Snare Kit 4/102 5, 10 120 Single 90° loop configuration and gold tungsten coils (for enhanced visualization); replacement catheters available in 4 and 6 F 6/102 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 (48 and 102 cm lengths)
6/102 15, 20, 25, 30, 35
Amplatz GooseNeck Microsnare Kit 2.3–3/150 2, 4, 7 175
2.3–3/175 200
Amplatz GooseNeck Snare Kit-Petite 4/48, 6/48 10, 25 65
Alligator Retrieval Devicea Minimum microcatheter size: 0.021-inch inner diameter Sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5 175 0.016-inch guidewire with four platinum jaws
Merit Medical Systems EN Snare Mini Snare System 3.2/150 2–4, 4–8 175 Three interlaced nitinol loops that self-size to the vessel diameter
EN Snare Standard Snare System 6,7/100 6–10, 9–15, 12–20, 18–30, 27–45 120
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Micro Elite Snare 0.014 inch 2, 4, 7 180 Helical loop
Expro Elite Snare 0.035 inch 5, 10, 15, 25, 35 150
aRetrieval device.

VENA CAVA FILTERS

12.VenaCava.pdf
Company Name Product Name Indicated Caval Diameter (mm)a Maximum Deployed Length (mm) Catheter Carrier System ID (F) Material Design Approach US FDA Indicated Use
ALN ALN Optional Filter 28 55 7 Stainless steel Conical Femoral/ jugular/ brachial Optional (permanent or temporary)
Argon Medical Devices (designed by Rex Medical, L.P.) Option 30 56.5 6.5 OD; 5 ID Nitinol Conical Femoral/jugular Optional (permanent or retrievable)
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. Eclipse Filter 28 47 7 femoral; 10 jugular Nitinol Bilevel, conical Femoral/ jugular Optional (permanent or temporary)
Meridian Filter 8 femoral; 10 jugular
Simon Nitinol Filter N/A 7 Femoral/ jugular/ antecubital Permanent
B. Braun Interventional Systems/Vena Tech Vena Tech LP Filter 28 43 7 Phynox wire Conical Femoral/ jugular Permanent
Vena Tech LGM filter 38 10 Phynox plate
Boston Scientific Corporation Stainless Steel Over-the-Wire Greenfield Filter (SGF) 28 50 12 316 L Surgical stainless steel Conical Femoral/ jugular Permanent
Titanium Greenfield Filter (TGF) Beta III titanium alloy
Cook Medical Bird's Nest filter 40 80 12 Biocompatible stainless steel Varying unique design Femoral/ jugular Permanent
Celect 30 48 7 Conichrome Conical Optional (permanent or temporary)
Günther Tulip filter 50
Cordis Corporation TrapEase Permanent Vena Cava Filter Up to 30 50 6 Nitinol Double basket Femoral/ jugular/ antecubital Permanent
OptEase Retrievable Vena Cava Filter 54 Optional (permanent or retrievable)
Rafael Medical Technologies, Inc. SafeFlo 27 (circularized diameter) 60 6 Nitinol Double-ring anchor and spiral filter element Femoral/ jugular Permanent
aBased on average caval diameter.
ID, inner diameter; OD, outer diameter.

MECHANICAL THROMBECTOMY/THROMBOLYSIS

13.MechanicalThrom.pdf
Company Name Product Name Sheath Size (F) Guidewire (inch) Working Length (cm) Mode of Operation US FDA Indicated Use
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. (designed by Rex Medical) Cleaner 6 N/A 65, 135 Battery-operated, handheld drive unit initiates the mechanical rotation of an atraumatic, wall-contact, sinusoidal vortex wire for effective thrombus maceration Indicated for use in the mechanical declotting of synthetic dialysis grafts and native vessel fistulae
Arrow International, a division of Teleflex Arrow-Trerotola PTD 5 None 65 Battery-operated hand-held unit rotates unique 9-mm fragmentation basket at 300 rpm, macerating clot to 1 mm; basket can be deployed/withdrawn within catheter; deployed basket can be used to pull arterial plug Removes thrombus from both dialysis native AV fistulae and synthetic grafts walls; indicated for use in pulling the arterial plug
Arrow-Trerotola OTW PTD 7 0.025 65, 120
Concentric Medical, Inc. (acquired by Stryker Neurovascular) Merci Retrieval System: X6 (3–1.5- mm diameter), L4 (2-mm diameter), L5 (2.5-mm diameter), L6 (2.7-mm diameter), V 2.0 Soft (2- mm diameter), V 2.0 Firm (2-mm diameter), V 2.5 Soft (2.5-mm diameter), V 2.5 Firm (2.5-mm diameter), V 3.0 Soft (3-mm diameter), V 3.0 Firm (3-mm diameter) Balloon Guide Catheter (8 and 9 F) 0.014 Balloon Guide 8 and 9 F (80 and 95); MC14X, MC18L, and MC18 Plus (150); Retriever (180) Mechanical thrombectomy with aspiration and proximal flow arrest with Balloon Guiding Catheter Restoring blood flow in the neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic stroke; patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV tPA) or who fail IV tPA therapy are candidates for treatment; retrieval of foreign bodies misplaced during interventional radiological procedures in the neuro, peripheral, and coronary vasculature
Covidien Trellis-8 Peripheral Infusion System 8 0.035 80, 120 catheter length; treatment areas 15, 30 Isolated thrombolysis through introduction of lytic between two occlusion balloons; oscillation of dispersion wire increases clot surface area to enhance the speed of lysis; aspiration window facilitates removal of remaining thrombolytic and lysed debris Controlled and selective infusion of physician-specified fluids, including thrombolytics, into the peripheral vasculature
Trellis-6 Peripheral Infusion System 6 80, 120 catheter length; treatment areas 10, 30 Isolated thrombolysis through introduction of lytic between two occlusion balloons; oscillation of dispersion wire increases clot surface area to enhance the speed of lysis; aspiration window facilitates removal of remaining thrombolytic and lysed debris
Ekos Corporation EkoSonic Endovascular System With Rapid Pulse Modulation 5.4 0.035 106, 135 catheter length; treatment areas 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 40, 50 Ultrasound-accelerated thrombolysis simultaneously delivers ultrasound and thrombolytics to target clot; high-frequency, low-power ultrasonic energy loosens and thins the clot's fibrin structure, allowing thrombolytic agents to access more receptor sites; at the same time, ultrasonic pressure forces the drug deep into the clot and keeps it there so it does not escape downstream Intended for the controlled and selective infusion of physician-specified fluids, including thrombolytics, into the peripheral vasculature; also intended for the infusion of solutions into the pulmonary arteries
EkoSonic SV Endovascular System 3 0.014 150 Intended for the controlled and selective infusion of physician-specified fluids, including thrombolytics, into the peripheral vasculature; regional infusion of contrast materials into selected vessels in the neurovasculature; to deliver physician-specified fluids to the coronary vasculature
Medrad Interventional AngioJet Ultra Solent Omni 6 0.035 140 High-velocity water jets enclosed in catheter utilize the Bernoulli principle for capture, microfragmentation, and removal Breaking apart and removing thrombus from upper and lower extremity peripheral arteries, upper extremity peripheral veins, iliofemoral and lower extremity peripheral veins ≥ 3 mm in diameter
AngioJet Ultra XMI OTW 4 0.014 135 Breaking apart and removing thrombus from infrainguinal peripheral arteries ≥ 2 mm in diameter
AngioJet Ultra Spiroflex Rapid Exchange
AngioJet Ultra SpiroflexVG Rapid Exchange 5 Breaking apart and removing thrombus from infrainguinal peripheral arteries ≥ 3 mm in diameter
AngioJet Ultra XVG OTW 140
AngioJet Ultra Xpeedior 120 OTW 6 0.035 120 Breaking apart and removing thrombus from upper and lower extremity peripheral arteries, upper extremity peripheral veins, iliofemoral and lower extremity peripheral veins ≥ 3 mm in diameter
AngioJet Ultra AVX OTW 50 Breaking apart and removing thrombus from AV access fistulas and synthetic conduits
AngioJet Ultra Solent Proxi 90 Breaking apart and removing thrombus from upper and lower extremity peripheral arteries, upper extremity peripheral veins, iliofemoral and lower extremity peripheral veins ≥ 3 mm in diameter
AngioJet Ultra DVX OTW
Penumbra, Inc. Penumbra System Reperfusion Catheter and Separator 054, 041, 032, 026 6 (054 requires 8F Short Sheath or 6F Long Sheath) 0.014-0.016 Reperfusion catheter lengths 132, 137, 150 Separator-assisted clot debulking and aspiration The Penumbra System is intended for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease within 8 hours of symptom onset
Penumbra System Separator and Separator Flex 054, 041, 032, 026 N/A N/A Separator and Separator Flex length 175–200
Spectranetics Corporation ThromCat Thrombectomy Catheter System 6 0.014 150 High vacuum and saline jets disrupt thrombus and pulls into catheter. Enclosed helix for maceration and removal. Indicated for removing thrombus from synthetic hemodialysis access grafts and native vessel dialysis fistulae
AV, arteriovenous; OTW, over the wire.

ENDOVENOUS ABLATION DEVICES

14.Endovenous.pdf
Company Name Product Name Technology Wavelength (nm) Sheath Sizes (F) Sheath Lengths (cm) US FDA Indicated Use
AngioDynamics VenaCure 1470 Laser 1,470 N/A N/A GSV, SSV, and other superficial veins of the lower extremities
Delta Laser 810
NeverTouch Procedure kit All 4 25, 45, 65, 90
Spotlight OPS 25, 55, 80
400 µm Fiber 400 µm 10 Short incompetent segments of superficial veins of the lower extremities
Sotradecol Sclerotherapy N/A N/A N/A Spider veins
Biolitec, Inc. ELVeS PL Laser 1,470 4, 6 7, 11 Saphenous veins associated with varicose veins and varicosities
CoolTouch Inc. CoolTouch CTEV Laser 1,320 4, 5 12, 45 GSV, SSV, and tributary
Covidien (Venefit Procedure) ClosureFast Radiofrequency N/A 7 Variable GSV, SSV, other
ClosureFast 3cm
ClosureRFS Direct access or 6 Perforator veins
ClosureRFG Plus Radiofrequency Generator N/A N/A The ClosureRFG is intended for use with ClosureFast, ClosureFast 3cm, and ClosureRFS products
Tumescent Pump Infiltration pump General surgical fluid irrigation and infiltration
Dornier MedTech FlexiPulse Laser 940 5 35 GSV and other superficial veins in the lower extremities; spider veins
Sciton Inc. Sciton Pro-V Laser 1,319 5 45 For the treatment of reflux of GSV and SSV associated with varicose veins and varicosities and for the treatment of incompetence and reflux of superficial veins in the lower extremity
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Vari-Lase Laser Console Laser 810 N/A N/A GSV, SSV, and other superficial veins of the lower extremities
Vari-Lase Flex Catheter Procedure kit N/A 4.8 70, 100
Vari-Lase Siliconized Introducer Sheath 4 12, 24, 45, 55, 70
Vari-Lase Short Kit 5 10
Vari-Lase
Wire Fiber
Laser Fiber		 4 80
GSV, great saphenous vein; SSV, small saphenous vein.

DIALYSIS CATHETERS

15.DialysisCatheters.pdf
Company Name Product Name Size (F) Tip-to-Cuff Insertion Length (cm) Tip Type Number of Lumens Sideholes (Yes/No) Coated (Yes/No) Acute or Chronic
AngioDynamics DuraMax 15.5 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 43, 50 Single Two Yes No Chronic
Dura-Flow Straight: 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 50; precurve: 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31
Schon N/A N/A Dual
Schon XL 14 Single Acute
EvenMore 14.5 Straight: 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 50; precurve: 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31 Chronic
Argon Medical Devices (designed by Rex Medical, L.P.) UltraStream 15.5 19 (24-cm UltraStream), 23 (28-cm UltraStream), 27 (32-cm UltraStream), 31 (36-cm UltraStream), 35 (40-cm UltraStream) Single Three (two arterial, one venous) Yes No Chronic
Arrow International, a division of Teleflex NextStep Antegrade 15 19, 23, 27, 31, 42 ,50 Step tip 2 Yes No Chronic
NextStep Retrograde 19, 23, 27, 31
Cannon II Plus (Retrograde catheters) 19, 23, 27, 31, 50 V-tip
Edge (Antegrade catheters)
Arrow Pediatric Acute 8, 9 11 Single tip Acute
Arrow 12-F Acute 12 16, 20, 25
Arrow 14-F Acute 14 15, 20, 25
Arrow 12-F Arrowgard Blue Acute Catheters 12 15, 20 Yes, Arrowgard Blue antimicrobial coating
Arrow 14-F Arrowgard Blue Acute Catheters 14 15, 20, 25
Arrow You-Bend With Arrowgard Catheters 12 13, 16, 20
Arrow Precurved with Arrowgard Catheters 14 15, 20
Arrow 12-F Acute 12 16, 20 Yes, heparin
Covidien Palindrome Symmetric Tip Dual Lumen Catheter 14.5 19, 23, 28, 33, 55 Symmetric Dual Side Slots No Chronic
Palindrome Pre-curved Symmetric Tip Dual Lumen Catheter 19, 23, 28 , 33
Palindrome H–Heparin Coated Dialysis Catheter Yes, heparin
Palindrome SI–Silver Ion Antimicrobial Dialysis Catheter Yes, silver ion antimicrobial
Palindrome HSI–Heparin Coated and Silver Ion Antimicrobial Dialysis Catheter Yes, heparin and silver ion antimicrobial
Palindrome RT–Reverse Tunneled Dialysis Catheter 19, 23, 28, 33, 44, 55 No
Mahurkar Chronic Carbothane Dual Lumen Catheter 19, 23, 28, 33 Staggered Sideholes
Permcath Dual Lumen Catheter Oval-shaped lumen design 13, 19, 23
Mahurkar Protection and Safety Solutions (PASS) Trays–Straight Extensions 11.5, 13.5 13.5, 16, 19.5, 24 Tapered Acute
Mahurkar Protection and Safety Solutions (PASS) Trays–Curved Extensions
Mahurkar Protection and Safety Solutions (PASS) Trays–Pre-curved Extensions 13.5
Mahurkar Protection and Safety Solutions (PASS) Trays–High Pressure Triple Lumen Catheter-Straight extension 12 20, 24 Triple Side slots
Mahurkar Protection and Safety Solutions (PASS) Trays–High Pressure Triple Lumen Catheter-Curved Extension 13, 16, 20, 24
Mahurkar Straight Extension Dual Lumen Catheter 10 12, 15 Dual Sideholes
Mahurkar Straight Extension Dual Lumen Catheter 11.5 13.5, 16, 19.5, 24
Mahurkar Straight Extension Dual Lumen Catheter IC Safety Trays (Available with VitaCuff Device)
Mahurkar Curved Extension Dual Lumen Catheter 13.5, 16, 19.5
Mahurkar Curved Extension Dual Lumen Catheter Kits (Available with optional VitaCuff device) 8, 10, 11.5 12, 15, 19.5
Mahurkar Curved Extension Dual Lumen Catheter IC Safety Trays (Available with VitaCuff Device) 11.5 13.5, 16, 19.5, 24
Mahurkar Pre-Curved Dual Lumen Catheter
Mahurkar Pre-Curved Extension Dual Lumen Catheter IC Safety Trays (Available with VitaCuff Device)
Mahurkar 13.5-F High Flow Catheters 13.5
Mahurkar 13.5-F High Flow Pre-Curved Catheters
Mahurkar 12-F High Pressure Flow Pre-Curved Catheters 12 13, 16, 20, 24 Triple
Argyle 8-F Single Lumen Catheter Straight Extension Catheter 8 15, 19.5 Single
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. ProGuide Dialysis Catheter 14.5 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 50 Stepped Two Yes No Chronic
Centros Dialysis Catheter 15 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31 Dual, preformed curved tips No
Navilyst Medical Vaxcel Plus Chronic Dialysis Catheter 14.5 F OD 19, 23, 28, 37, 50 Staggered tip Two Yes No Chronic

EMBOLIZATION COILS

16.EmbolizationCoils.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type (Detachable, Pushable) Material Coil Diameter (mm) Coil Length (cm) Recommended Delivery Catheter Sizes (ID) (inch) US FDA Indicated Use
Boston Scientific Corporation VortX Diamond-18 Fibered Platinum Coils Pushable Platinum 3, 4, 5, 6 2.3, 4.1, 5.8, 8 0.021 0.018-inch fibered platinum coils are intended for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature
VortX-18 Fibered Platinum Coils 2.2, 4.2, 6, 8.5
Straight-18 Fibered Platinum Coils Straight 2, 5
Figure 8-18 Fibered Platinum Coils 2 1
Multi-Loop-18 Fibered Platinum Coils 4 3
Complex Helical-18 Fibered Platinum Coils 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Interlock-18 Fibered IDC Occlusion System Detachable Platinum tungsten alloy 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 2.3, 4.1, 5.8, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 Indicated to obstruct or reduce blood flow in the peripheral vasculature; the device is not intended for neurovascular use
2D Helical-35 Fibered Platinum Coils PusHable Platinum 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 0.035 For arterial and venous embolization in the peripheral vasculature
VortX-35 Fibered Platinum Coils 4, 5, 6, 7 3, 3.5, 5.3, 6.7
Interlock-35 Fibered IDC Occlusion System Detachable Platinum tungsten alloy 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20 4, 4.5, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 20, 21.5, 25, 30, 40 5-F Imager II diagnostic catheter (0.035 or 0.038 inch) Indicated to obstruct or reduce blood flow in the peripheral vasculature; the device is not intended for neurovascular use
Cook Medical Nester Embolization Coils Pushable Platinum 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 7, 14, 20 3, 5, 7, 14 0.035 Arterial and venous embolization
MicroNester Embolization Coils 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 0.018
Tornado Embolization Coils 5–3, 6–3, 7–3, 8–4, 8–5, 10–5 4.1–12.5 0.035 Embolization of selective vessel supply to AVMs, trauma, bleeding and other vascular lesions
Tornado Embolization Microcoils 3–2, 4–2, 5–2, 6–2, 7–3, 8–4, 10–4 2–14.2 0.018
Hilal Embolization Coils Straight to 5 0.5–3 Embolization of selective vessel supply to AVMs and other vascular lesions of the brain, spinal cord, and spine
MReye Embolization Coils Inconel 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 20, 25 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12,15 0.035, 0.038 Arterial and venous embolization
MReye Flipper Detachable Embolization Coils Detachable Inconel 3, 5, 6.5, 8 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 0.041 Arterial and venous vessel embolization in the peripheral vasculature
Terumo Interventional Systems Azur Peripheral HydroCoil Pushable .018-inch System Detachable Platinum and hydrogel 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 2, 4, 6, 10, 14 0.022 Arterial and venous vessel embolization in the peripheral vasculature
Azur Peripheral HydroCoil Pushable .035-inch System 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15 4, 6, 10, 14 0.038
Azur Peripheral HydroCoil Detachable .018-inch System 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 0.022–0.025
Azur Peripheral Framing Coil Detachable .018-inch System Platinum 8, 10, 14, 20 20, 26, 34, 50
Azur Peripheral Framing Coil Detachable .035-inch System
Azur Peripheral HydroCoil Detachable .035-inch System Platinum and hydrogel 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 0.038
AVM, arteriovenous malformation; ID, inner diameter.

EMBOLIC SPHERES

17.EmbolicSpheres.pdf
Company Name Product Name Composition Type Sizes (μm) Color Coded US FDA Indicated Use
AngioDynamics LC Bead PVA hydrogel microsphere Calibrated sphere 100–300, 300–500, 500–700 Labels are color-coded and the beads are tinted blue for better visualization Embolization of HVTs and peripheral AVMs
Boston Scientific Corporation Contour SE Microspheres Spherical PVA Sphere 100–300, 300–500, 500–700, 700–900, 900–1,200 Labels are color-coded by particle size Embolization of peripheral HVTs, including leiomyoma uteri, and peripheral AVMs
Contour Embolizaton Particles PVA particles Irregularly shaped flakes 45–150, 150–250, 250–355, 355–500, 500–710, 710–1,000, 1,000–1,180
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc. Embozene Microspheres HydroGel core with Polyzene-F coating Sphere 40, 100, 250, 400, 500, 700, 900 Microspheres are color-coded by size for definitive visualization and increased procedural safety, with corresponding color-coded syringes, labels, and boxes Embolization of HVTs and AVMs
Cook Medical PVA Foam Embolization Particles PVA particles Irregularly shaped particles 90–180, 180–300, 300–500, 500–710, 710–1,000, 1,000–1,400, 1,400–2,000, 2,000–2,800 Vial labels and tops are colorcoded by particle size Embolization of the blood supply to hypervascular tumors, symptomatic uterine fibroids and AVMs, including use in intracranial embolization.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Embosphere Microspheres Trisacryl with gelatin Spherical embolic microspheres 40–120, 100–300, 300–500, 500–700, 700–900, 900–1,200 Orange, yellow, blue, red, green, purple Indicated for embolization of AVMs, hypervascular tumors, and symptomatic uterine fibroids
EmboGold Microspheres Indicated for embolization of hypervascularized tumors and embolization of AVMs
Quadrasphere Microspheres 50–100 dry (200–400 hydrated) Light green Indicated for embolization of hypervascularized tumors and peripheral AVMs
AVM, arteriovenous malformation; HVT, hepatic vascular tumor; PVA, polyvinyl alcohol.

VASCULAR PLUGS

18.VascularPlugs.pdf
Company Name Product Name Material Sizes (mm) Delivery Cable Length (cm) Recommended Guide Catheter Sizes (ID) (inch) US FDA Indicated Use
St. Jude Medical, Inc. Amplatzer Vascular Plug Nitinol 4–8 135 0.056 Arterial and venous embolization in the peripheral vasculature
10–12 0.067
14–16 0.088
Amplatzer Vascular Plug II 3–8 0.056
10–12 0.07
14–16 0.086
18–22 0.098

CEREBRAL COILS

19.CerebralCoils.pdf
Company Name Product Name Materials Used Coil Type Method of Detachment Comments US FDA Indicated Use
Codman Neurovascular Trufill DCS Orbit Detachable Coil System Bare platinum Complex fill, complex standard, mini complex fill, helical fill, tight distal loop technology Hydraulic detachment Excellent conformability and concentric filling for outstanding packing density Intracranial aneurysms, AVMs and AVFs; embolization of peripheral vasculature
Orbit Galaxy Detachable Coil System Bare platinum, polypropylene stretch-resistant suture Complex framing, filling, and finishing coils Coil has a unique ability to seek out and fill the open spaces in an aneurysm, enabling outstanding packing density Xtrasoft Orbit Galaxy Coils are indicated for embolizing intracranial aneurysms; fill and frame Orbit Galaxy coils are indicated for intracranial aneurysms, AVMs and AVFs; embolization of peripheral vasculature
Micrus Endovascular Microcoil System Stretch-resistant bare-platinum and cerecyte-PGA coils Micrusphere, Presidio, and Cashmere three-dimensional framing coils; Delta Wind filling and finishing Coils; Ultipaq and Helipaq two-dimensional filling coils Mechanical detachment using resistive heating Complete range of coil designs and shapes needed to effectively treat a broad range of aneurysm types Intracranial aneurysms, AVMs and AVFs; embolization of peripheral vasculature
Covidien/ev3 Axium Detachable Coils Bare platinum, PGLA microfilament, and nylon microfilament Framing, filling, finishing Mechanical detachment Stretch-resistance, optimal balance of softness, stability, and volume for increased packing volume, instant detachment Not provided
MicroVention Terumo HydroCoil MicroPlex Bare-platinum and platinum hydrogel coated coils MicroPlex coil system (compass/complex for framing helical coils for filling HyperSoft for finishing), HydroCoil embolic system, which combines platinum coils and hydrogel technology (HydroSoft for filling/finishing) V-Grip detachment controller; self-contained integrated power supply; rapid coil detachment: 0.75 seconds Hydrogel provides increased filling and greater mechanical stability; platinum coils provide versatile framework, stability, and conformability Not provided
Stryker Neurovascular GDC 360° Detachable Coils Bare platinum GDC 3D, GDC 360, GDC Standard, GDC Soft, GDC Soft SR, GDC UltraSoft Electrolytic detachment Aneurysm occlusion with Matrix biopolymer coating Intended for embolization of intracranial aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities
Target Detachable Coils 316LVM stainless steel 360 and helical coils InZone detachment system; single-button activation Provides an expanded suite of 10-size 360 and helical coils, including longer lengths and the first bare complex finishing coil in the Target 360 Ultra detachable coil Intended to endovascularly obstruct or occlude blood flow in vascular abnormalities of the neurovascular and peripheral vessels
Penumbra, Inc. Penumbra Coil 400 Stretch-resistant bare platinum Complex standard, complex soft, J-soft, curve extra soft Instant, physician-controlled mechanical detachment Optimized for framing, filling, and finishing; softer, larger diameter (0.020 inch) allows for more efficient packing of aneurysms Indicated for the endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms, other neurovascular abnormalities such as AVMs and AVF, arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature
AVF, arteriovenous fistula; AVM, arteriovenous malformation; GDC, Guglielmi Detachable Coil; PGA, polyglycolic acid; PLGA, polylactic-co-glycolic acid.

NEUROVASCULAR LIQUID EMBOLIC

20.Neurovascularliquid.pdf
Company Name Product Name Materials Used US FDA Indicated Use Comments
Codman Neurovascular Trufill n-BCA Liquid Embolic System The Trufill n-BCA liquid embolic system is comprised of Trufill n-BCA, Trufill ethiodized oil and tantalum powder; these components must be used as a system Embolization of cerebral AVMs when presurgical devascularization is desired; PMA device Trufill n-BCA is a clear, free-flowing liquid, which polymerizes quickly on contact with body fluid or tissue; it offers convenient preparation and delivery, customized radiopacity for visualization, and effective penetration of AVMs
Covidien/ev3 Onyx Liquid Embolic System: Onyx 18 and Onyx 34 EVOH, dimethyl sulfoxide, tantalum Presurgical embolization of brain AVMs Onyx liquid embolic system is an EVOH copolymer that provides full penetration and complete packing for neurovascular disorders; obliterating vascular lesions
Onyx HD-500 Treating intracranial, saccular, sidewall aneurysms that present with a wide neck (≥ 4 mm) or with a dome-to-neck ratio < 2 mm that are not amenable to treatment with surgical clipping Onyx HD-500 is a high-viscosity formulation liquid embolic for the treatment of intracranial wide-necked aneurysms that provides complete volumetric filling to reduce recanalization and retreatment
AVM, arteriovenous malformation; EVOH, ethylene vinyl alcohol; n-BCA, n-butyl cyanoacrylate; PMA, Premarket Approval.

INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND

21.IntravascularUltrasound.pdf
Company Name Product Name Imaging Diameter (mm) Catheter Usable Length (cm) Maximum Guidewire (inch) Minimum Guide Catheter ID (F) Shaft Distal Section (F) Minimum Sheath Diameter (F) Comments
Boston Scientific Corporation Atlantis 018 Peripheral Imaging Catheter 8 135 0.014 N/A 3.2 6 Not provided
Atlantis PV Peripheral Imaging Catheter 30 95 0.035 8 8
Sonicath Ultra 9 50 110 N/A 9 8.5
Volcano Corporation Eagle Eye Platinum (coronary or peripheral) 20 150 0.014 5 (ID ≥ 0.056 inch) 3.3 5 Highly deliverable plug and play IVUS with GlyDx hydrophilic coating, three radiopaque markers, VH IVUS, and ChromaFlo imaging
Eagle Eye Gold (coronary or peripheral) 5 (ID ≥ 0.058 inch) 2.9 Plug and play; digital IVUS with VH IVUS and ChromaFlo imaging
Visions PV .018 (small peripheral) 24 135 0.018 6 3.4 Plug and play; digital IVUS with ChromaFlo imaging
Visions PV 8.2 (large peripheral) 60 90 0.038 N/A 7 9 Plug and play; digital IVUS
ID, inner diameter; IVUS, intravascular ultrasound; VH, virtual histology.

PRESSURE WIRES: COILED STAINLESS STEEL

22.PressureWires.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type (Fixed or Movable Core) Diameter (inch) Length (cm) Tip Type Antithrombogenic (Yes/No) Comments
St. Jude Medical, Inc. PressureWire Certus Fixed core 0.014 175, 300 Straight Yes, PTFE coated Measures pressure, flow, and temperature on one guidewire
PressureWire Aeris Fully integrated, wireless PressureWire system when used with compatible hemodynamic systems; provides for FFR measurement on Ilumien system
Volcano Corporation PrimeWire Prestige Fixed core 0.014 185, 300 Straight and J-tip Yes Measures pressure
PrimeWire Prestige Plus
FloWire 175, 300 Measures flow using pulsed-wave Doppler technology
ComboWire 185 Straight Measures pressure and flow simultaneously using pulsed-wave Doppler technology

OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY

23.OpticalCoherence.pdf
Company Name Product Name Imaging Diameter (mm) Catheter Usable Length (cm) Maximum Guidewire (inch) Minimum Guide Catheter ID (F) Shaft Distal Section (F) Comments
St. Jude Medical, Inc. Dragonfly Intravascular Imaging Catheter 2–3.5 135 0.014 6 2.7 Works with the Ilumien system, which also includes FFR measurement via the PressureWire Aeris
ID, inner diameter.

CLOSURE DEVICES

24.ClosureDevices.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Puncture Size (F) Maximum Wire Compatibility Comments
Abbott Vascular Perclose
A-T		 Suture 5–8 0.038 Not provided
Perclose ProGlide
Prostar XL 8.5–10
StarClose SE Nitinol clip 5, 6
AccessClosure, Inc. Mynx Cadence Vascular Closure Device 6F/7F Extravascular sealant 6, 7 Utilizes existing procedural sheath Next-generation Mynx offers a smoother deployment while maintaining the benefits of the Mynx; new features include a definitive shuttle stop when deploying the sealant and a single marker indicating completion of sealant compression, which improve accuracy and consistency of deployment; the device allows users to eliminate a step in preparing the device for use; patient-friendly; delivers extravascular, conformable PEG sealant that provides a durable hemostasis and dissolves within 30 days, leaving nothing behind
Mynx Cadence Vascular Closure Device 5F 5 A true 5-F closure device; provides the same benefits as Mynx Cadence 6F/7F; delivers extravascular, conformable PEG sealant through the existing 5-F procedure sheath; provides a durable hemostasis and dissolves within 30 days, leaving nothing behind
Arstasis Axera Access Device Access device 5, 6 0.018 Axera Access Device is a femoral artery access tool that quickly creates a longer and shallower angle arteriotomy, resulting in significant tissue upon tissue overlap through the artery; upon sheath removal, arterial pressure decreases across this longer channel providing an excellent environment for clot formation and rapid hemostasis without an implant
Cardiva Medical, Inc. Cardiva Catalyst II Arteriotomy tamponade 5, 6, 7 Works through existing sheath Catalyst II supports the body's natural healing process with a deployable nitinol disc that provides temporary hemostasis at the arteriotomy, allowing it to recoil to the size of an 18-gauge needle; hemostatic coating on the wire accelerates the clotting cascade quickly facilitating vessel closure, preserving the artery, and leaving nothing behind
Cardiva Catalyst III Arteriotomy tamponade for use with patients receiving heparin Catalyst III expands on Catalyst II technology with the addition of a protamine sulfate coating in patients receiving heparin; this coating acts to locally neutralize the effects of heparin in the tissue tract at the puncture site and further aid the body's natural healing process
Cordis Corporation Cordis Exoseal Vascular Closure Device Extravascular polyglycolic acid (PGA) plug 5, 6, 7 Uses existing procedural sheath Precise extravascular positioning with unique lockout mechanism and visual indicators to help prevent intravascular deployment; the Exoseal vascular closure device does not require assembly and is deployed via a simple 3-step process; the PGA plug is fully resorbed as carbon dioxide and water within 60–90 days
Morris Innovative, Inc. FISH (Femoral Introducer Sheath and Hemostasis) Device Biomaterial (SIS) seal allows for remodeling of host tissue at the arteriotomy 5, 6, 7, 8 Works through existing sheath Combines a unique biologic material (used in other parts of the body for healing) to safely achieve rapid hemostasis at the arterial puncture site; standard introducer sheath with integrated biologic material (SIS) for easy insertion by the clinician; provides the option of sheath removal when and where it is most ideal for the patient and staff
Nobles Medical Technology SuperStitch Polypropylene suture and knot 6–12 Works through existing sheath True 6- and 8-F suture delivery through the sheath; does not enlarge arteriotomy; available in 6-, 8-, 12-F, as well as 12-F extended length
St. Jude Medical, Inc. Angio-Seal VIP, Angio-Seal STS Plus Mechanical seal 6, 8 6 F, 0.035; 8 F, 0.038 Suture, collagen, and anchor sandwich of the arteriotomy; all components reabsorb within 90 days; FDA labeling for immediate restick; FDA labeling for 20-minute ambulation and 60-minute discharge for diagnostic cases
Angio-Seal Evolution 6, 8 Next-generation Angio-Seal with automated collagen compaction and enhanced ease-ofuse design; suture, collagen, and anchor sandwich of the arteriotomy; all components reabsorb within 90 days; FDA labeling for immediate restick; FDA labeling for 20-minute ambulation and 60-minute discharge for diagnostic cases
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Duett Pro, Diagnostic Duett Pro Thrombin and collagen procoagulant 5–9 Works through existing sheath Uses the existing sheath, a balloon catheter, and a procoagulant to achieve hemostasis; Duett Pro is approved for use with glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors and ACT of ≤ 400
PEG, polyethylene glycol.

ASSISTED COMPRESSION DEVICES

25_AssistedCompression.pdf
Company Name Product Name Type Puncture Size (F) Maximum Wire Compatibility Comments
AccessClosure, Inc. Bengal Radial Compression Band Radial hemostasis device All N/A Simple design: one device in one adjustable size; does not require a syringe or extra gauze; designed to maximize manual control throughout deployment, adjustment and removal; soft polymer cushions ensure patient comfort; provides compression of the radial artery while protecting the ulnar nerve and artery; designed to enable patent hemostasis
Advanced Vascular Dynamics RadAR Radial hemostasis device All N/A Allows focused compression and easy adjustments to permit patent hemostasis; for angiography and PCI
CompressAR Femoral mechanical compression devices Hands-free, easily adjustable compression; for angiography and PCI
ExpressAR Economical, hands-free mobile compression device; for angiography and PCI
ComfortPress Femoral compression assist device Ergonomic, sterile disposable manual compression assist device; for angiography and PCI
Celox Vascular Topical hemostasis pads/patches Up to 16 F Chitosan hemostasis pad for local management and control of surface bleeding from vascular access sites, percutaneous catheters or tubes
SuperComfort Discs Compression discs All Sterile, disposable compression discs to fit all CompressAR and ExpressAR systems; for angiography and PCI
Angiotech V+Pad Topical hemostasis pads/patches All N/A Double-stitched, woven gauze pad with D-glucosamine-enriched fibers that stimulates the body's natural clotting cascade for the local management of bleeding wounds such as vascular access sites; use in conjunction with manual pressure
Biolife LLC BioSeal Advanced Topical powder/seal All N/A Not a pad or patch; clinically proven to form an occlusive seal over access site and reduce hold times, including for anticoagulated patients; works independently of the blood-clotting cascade
ClampEase ClampEase Devices Mechanical compression All N/A Hands-free, easily adjustable compression; for angiography and PCI
ClampEase Discs Sterile, disposable compression discs to fit all ClampEase systems; for angiography and PCI
Datascope (Now Maquet) SafeGuard (12, 24 cm) Pressure-assisted device 6 N/A Assists manual compression and maintains hands-free pressure; adjustable pressure is applied to wound and access sites via an inflatable bulb contained within an adhesive bandage, allowing visibility of the site; available in two sizes for use anywhere pressure is required
HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. HemCon Patch Pro (1.5 X 1.5 inches) Topical hemostasis patch with antibacterial barrier All N/A Flexible and hemostatic patch that is highly efficacious in controlling bleeding from percutaneous access sites and provides an antibacterial barrier. The patch is a cost-effective solution that helps decrease hold times and ambulation periods; it contains no procoagulants and is effective on anticoagulated patients
HemoBand Corporation HemoBand-Sterile Radial artery hemostasis device All N/A Economical, hands-free radial artery hemostasis for postcatheterization procedures; band can be easily and precisely adjusted for patient comfort; sterile, single-use option is recommended for cath labs
HemoBand-Nonsterile
HemoBandXL-Nonsterile
Maquet Cardiovascular SafeGuard (12, 24 cm) Pressureassisted device up to 6 N/A Assists manual compression and maintains hands-free pressure; adjustable pressure is applied to wound and access sites via an inflatable bulb contained within an adhesive bandage, allowing visibility of the site; available in two sizes for use anywhere pressure is required
Marine Polymer Technologies Syvek Patch, SP, NT Topical hemostasis pads/patches All All Indicated for rapid hemostasis at the vascular access site, including patients on anticoagulation therapy
Syvek Excel Vascular Access Hemostasis System Topical hemostasis pads/patches compression assist device Includes Syvek Excel patch, compression assist device, sterile wipe, and transparent film dressing
Merit Medical Systems RadStat Radial hemostasis device All N/A Immobilizes wrist; includes wrist band with compression disc to compress radial artery
Finale Provides direct compression on the radial artery at the turn of a dial; clear dial allows easy monitoring of access site
Scion Cardio-Vascular Clo-Sur Plus P.A.D. Topical hemostasis pads/patches All All High positive charge attracts negatively charged red blood cells; helps accelerate control of bleeding when placed over the puncture site; includes anticoagulation therapy patients; water soluble for easy removal; only device FDA cleared as an antimicrobial barrier that protects against organisms that may contribute to hospital-acquired infections
St. Jude Medical, Inc. FemoStop Gold Mechanical compression devices All All Integrated Manometer allows for greater ease of use, accurate pressure management, and reduction of the risk of cross contamination
RadiStop Support plate provides comfortable and efficient positioning of the wrist and mechanical compression and stabilization of the radial artery
Terumo Interventional Systems TR Band Radial hemostasis device All All transparent hemostasis device allowing for complete visual control; dual-compression balloons provide precise compression of the radial artery to ensure blood return without compromising local nerve structure
TZ Medical Neptune Topical hemostasis pads/patches All All Calcium alginate hemostasis pad that facilitates the clotting cascade in conjunction with manual compression while providing an antimicrobial barrier
Neptune Plus Calcium alginate hemostasis pad with a protective polymer backing that facilitates the clotting cascade in conjunction with manual compression while providing an antimicrobial barrier
Comfort Band Compression strap Adjustable hemostasis band provides radial and brachial proximal pressure; available in three sizes; nonsterile or sterile and optional calcium alginate hemostasis pad attached, which provides an antimicrobial barrier
QuicKlamp Mechanical compression device Hands-free adjustable pressure device to be used with compression discs with or without calcium alginate hemostasis pad attached
EZ Hold Compression device Reusable handheld weighted compression device used with compression discs; provides users with a pain-free alternative
Disco Discs Compression discs Compression discs with optional calcium alginate attached; works in conjunction with all clamp systems
Vascular Solutions, Inc. D-Stat Dry Hemostatic Bandage Thrombin-based topical hemostasis pad with bandage All N/A A hemostatic pad with the clotting power of thrombin; used as an adjunct to manual compression
D-Stat Dry Wrap Hemostatic Bandage A precut hemostatic pad with the clotting power of thrombin for use around indwelling lines
D-Stat Dry Clear Hemostatic Bandage Thrombin-based topical hemostasis pad with clear bandage A hemostatic pad with the clotting power of thrombin; used as an adjunct to manual compression; with a clear bandage
D-Stat 2 Dry Hemostatic Bandage Two-bandage thrombin-based topical hemostasis pad A two-bandage hemostatic pad version of the D-Stat Dry that is scored and can be separated in half for application on two separate puncture sites
D-Stat Rad Band Mechanical compression device with thrombin that is designed to facilitate hemostasis of radial punctures Adjustable radial compression band that consists of a nonwoven pad containing thrombin, an adjustable strap, and attached foam comfort pads
D-Stat Flowable Hemostat Flowable thrombin, collagen and Ca++ hemostat Thick yet flowable hemostat that can be used topically on sources of active bleeding; indicated for prepectoral pocket hemostasis following generator implantation
D-Stat Handle Mechanical compression tool A comfortable, ergonomically designed complement to the D-Stat Clamp Accessory
D-Stat Clamp Accessory Thrombin-based topical hemostasis pad with comfort pad and coupling device Thrombin-based hemostatic bandage configured for attachment to D-Stat Handle and many other standard clamp devices
Z-Medica Corporation QuikClot Interventional Hemostatic Bandage Topical hemostatic bandage All, including up to 12 N/A A kaolin-based hemostatic pad and 3M Tegaderm adhesive bandage, applied topically as an adjunct to manual compression and indicated for the local management and control of surface bleeding from vascular access sites; double packaged in a blister package and in a foil pouch for aseptic use
QuikClot Radial Hemostatic Bandage Topical hemostatic bandage for radial punctures Soft, white hydrophilic roll dressing impregnated with kaolin; does not contain animal or human proteins; packaged with a unique direct pressure dressing to hold the bandage in place and provide compression
MPH, Microporous polysaccharide hemosphere.

FLUID DELIVERY SETS

26.FluidDelivery.pdf
Company Name Product Name Tubing Fittings Spike Head / Drip Chamber Chamber Drip Tubing Length (inch) Colored Stripes Tubing Style
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Fluid Administration Clear polyvinyl chloride, small or large bore MLL Spike head or drip chamber Macro-drip, Micro-drip 20, 48, 60, 72, 108 Clear, yellow, blue, green,or red Single, bifurcated, trifurcated
Navilyst Medical Fluid Administration Sets Clear polyvinyl chloride, IV or large bore MLL Spike head or drip chamber Macro drip, micro drip 48, 60, 68, 72, 108, 135 Clear, yellow, blue, green, or red Single, bifurcated, trifurcated
Spike head N/A 72, 108 Single
MLL, male luer lock.

INFLATION DEVICES

27.Inflation.pdf
Company Name Product Name Color Pressure Range (atm) Barrel Volume (mL) Luminescent Gauge (Yes/No) Gauge Latch Type Threads
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. EKM Inflation Device Black 0–30 25 Yes Inline Winged locking 12 threads/inch, engaged
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. Caliber Opaque blue 0-30 30 No Angled Push-button lock N/A
B.Braun Interventional Systems Inc. Angioplasty Inflation Device White and green 0–30 25 Yes Angled/incline Winged locking 38 threads, engaged/ disengaged
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Basix Compak White/clear 0–30 30 Yes Angled analog Squeeze handle with PrimeLOK 18 threads/inch, engaged/disengage
Monarch Digital
Navilyst Encore 26 Inflation Device Teal and yellow 0–26 20 No Angled/inline Lock/squeeze 13 threads/inch2, engaged
Aria Inflation Device Black 0–22 12 Yes Angled/inline, offline One-handed Engaged/disengaged
Vascular Solutions, Inc. Flamingo Inflation Device White/clear 0–30 20 No 90° rotating gauge for customized handling Push button N/A

CLOSED FLUID SYSTEMS

28.ClosedFluid.pdf
Company Name Product Name Access to Saline Access to Waste Access to Contrast Fittings
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. ArgoBagz Yes or no Yes Yes or no FLL, MLL, or RA, with or without reflux valve
Merit Medical Systems Inc. Merit Disposal Depot Yes or no Yes Yes or no FLL, MLL, or RA
Navilyst Medical Protection Station Plus With Contrast Management Yes Yes Yes FLL
Protection Station Plus
Protection Station No FLL or RA
Angio-Sac Collection System No FLL or MLL
Abscess Drainage Sets Yes or no MLL or RA
FLL, female luer lock; MLL, male luer lock; RA, rotating adapter.

CONTRAST INJECTION LINES

29.ContrastInjection.pdf
Company Name Product Name Material PSI Rating Inner Diameter/Outer Diameter (inch) Flexibility Clarity Length (inch) Fittings
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. PVC High-Pressure Injection Lines PVC 1,200 0.088/0.191 Medium High 10, 20, 30, 48, 60, 72 FLL/MLL connectors, FLL/rotating MLL connectors
Braided High-Pressure Injection Lines Braided polyurethane 0.075/0.142 High Medium FLL/rotating MLL connectors, FLL/MLL connectors
B.Braun Interventional Systems Inc. PVC High-Pressure Injection Lines PVC 1,000 0.089 ID Medium High 10, 20, 30, 48 FLL/MLL connectors, FLL/rotating MLL connectors
Braided High-Pressure Injection Lines Polyurethane 1,200 High Medium 10, 20, 30, 49 Braided polyurethane, FLL/rotating MLL connectors, braided polyurethane FLL/MLL connectors
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Braided High-Pressure Injection Lines Polyurethane 1,200 0.071/0.188 High High 10, 20, 30, 48, 60, 72 Male to female, airless rotating adapter or fixed male connector
Clear PVC tubing PVC 500, 900, 1,200 0.071/0.188 Medium Medium 10, 20, 30, 48, 59
Flexible Nylon/Polyurethane, Excite Nylon/polyurethane 1,200 0.071/0.188 High High 10, 20, 30, 39, 48, 59
Navilyst Medical LPCIL: Low-Pressure Contrast Injection Line PVC 500 0.089/0.159 Medium High 10, 20, 30, 48, 60, 72 FLL to MLL, FLL to RA, MLL to MLL
HPCIL: High-Pressure Contrast Injection Line 1,000 0.089/0.188 Low 10, 20, 30, 48, 60, 72, 80, 96
clearaCIL High-Pressure Contrast Injection Line Co-extruded nylon/urethane 1,200 0.071/0.141 Medium 10, 20, 30, 48 FLL to MLL, FLL to RA
flexCIL High-Pressure Contrast Injection Line Braided polyurethane 0.071/0.142 High Medium 4, 10, 20, 30, 48, 60, 72
FLL, female luer lock; ID, inner diameter; MLL, male luer lock; PVC, polyvinyl chloride; RA, rotating adapter.

CONTRAST MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

30.ContrastManagement.pdf
Company Name Product Name Squeezable Chamber Two 1-Way Check Valves Stopcock in Line Debubbling Drip Dish Safety Air Filter Air Embolization Protection Ball Colored Striped Tubing
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. Burette and Conical Contrast Controller Yes, PVC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
72-inch In-Line Contrast Management Line No No No No
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Miser Contrast Management Yes, PVC Yes Yes or no Yes Yes Yes No
53-inch In-Line Contrast Management Line Yes No No
Navilyst Medical Squeeze Contrast Controller Yes, PVC Yes Yes or no Yes Yes Yes No
72-inch In-Line Contrast Management Line No No No No Yes or no

INFUSION/ASPIRATION NEEDLES

31.Infusion.pdf
Company Name Product Name Device Length (cm) Tine Array Diameter (cm) Outer Needle Diameter Inner Tine Diameter Compatibility US FDA Indicated Use Comments
Rex Medical Quadra-Fuse ST 10 cm 10 1–2 18 gauge 27 gauge Ultrasound, computed tomography Infusion and aspiration of fluids Accurate and uniform distribution of multiple chemical/fluid/drug agents in a predictable and reproducible fashion
Quadra-Fuse ST 15 cm 15
Quadra-Fuse ST 20 cm 20
Quadra-Fuse 10 cm 10 1–5
Quadra-Fuse 15 cm 15
Quadra-Fuse 20 cm 20

MANIFOLDS

32.Manifolds.pdf
Company Name Product Name Number of Ports On/Off Handles Port Orientation Body Style Pressure Integrated transducer Comments
Argon Medical Systems, Inc. Manifold 1, 2, 3, 4 On, off Left, right Fingergrip, block 500 No Not provided
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Merit Manifolds 2, 3, 4, 5 On, off Left, right Block, half body 200, 500 Yes Not provided
TRAM (transducer and manifold) 3 Right Half body, wide Take pressure readings at heart level
TRAM-P (transducer and manifold with pressure line) Take pressure readings at any level during procedure
Navilyst Medical NAMIC Compensator Manifold 1, 2, 3, 4 On, off Left, right Fingergrip, wide Medium Yes Take pressure readings at any level during procedure
NAMIC Perceptor Manifold Medium, high Take pressure readings at heart level
NAMIC Manifold 2, 3, 4 Fingergrip, wide, block No Not provided
NAMIC Traditional/Monitoring Manifold Total ports: 4, 5, 6, 7; side ports: 2, 3, 4, 5 Off Block Medium All female ports

STOPCOCKS

33.Stopcocks.pdf
Company Name Product Name Material Body Style Lumen Inner Diameter (inch) Pressure Ratings (PSI) Fittings
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. Stopcocks Body: clear polycarbonate; handle: acetal 1-, 3-, or 4-way 0.056, 0.093 15 (standard), 1,050 (high) FLL, rotating collar, MLL, RA, male slip tip
B.Braun Interventional Systems Inc. High-Pressure Stopcocks Polycarbonate 1- or 3-way N/A 1,050 Snap-fit rotating adapter
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Merit Marquis Stopcock Body: clear polycarbonate; handle: acetal 1-, 3-, or 4-way N/A 50, 200, 500, 1,050 Slip luer, fixed male luer, swivel nut, rotating male adapter
Navilyst Medical NAMIC Stopcocks Body: clear polycarbonate; handle: acetal 1-, 3-, or 4-way 0.075 200 (low), 400 (medium), 1,050 (high) FLL, rotating collar, MLL, RA, male slip tip
Extension Sets With Stopcocks Tubing style: pediatric, adult, or IV Tubing lengths (inch): 4.5, 6, 9, 12, 20, or 33 N/A N/A MLL, male slip tip
FLL, female luer lock; MLL, male luer lock.

DISPOSABLE TRANSDUCERS

34.DIsposableTranducers.pdf
Company Name Product Name Length (inch) Stopcocks Bonded Stopcock Option Cable Length (inch)
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. ArgoTrans Without extensions or 48 or 72 None, 1-way, and/or 3-way Yes 14, 42, 60
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Meritrans N/A 1-way and/or 3-way Yes or no 12 and/or 48
Navilyst Medical NAMIC Perceptor Disposable Transducers N/A None No 24, 48
1-way Yes or no 48
1-way and 3-way 24, 48
3-way plus 3 mL/h flush device 24
3-way and 1-way 24, 48
Arterial Sets 60 or 72 (2) 3-way and 3 mL/h flush device 24

SYRINGES

35.Syringes.pdf
Company Name Product Name Material Barrel Size (mL) Plunger Style Barrel Style Fitting 0.5 mL Reservoir Piston Color Comments
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. Angiographic Control Syringes Polycarbonate 10, 12 Palm pad, thumb ring Finger ring, finger grip MLL, male RA With White For injection of contrast and saline
Medication Syringes 10 Palm pad Finger grip Without White, blue, yellow, red, light green,dark green, or purple For injection of contrast, saline, and medication
B.Braun Interventional Systems Inc. Angiographic Control Syringes Polycarbonate 12 Palm pad, thumb ring Finger grip MLL With White For injection of nitro, local, lidocaine, saline, contrast, heparin, and xylocaine
Spectraline Syringes 10, 20 Palm pad White, green, yellow, red, blue
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Inject Series Control Syringes Polycarbonate 8, 10 Solid Clear polycarbonate Fixed and rotating male luer 0.25-mL reservoir White Polycarbonate syringes in a variety of styles, sizes, colors and other user preference configurations
Coronary Control Syringes 10, 12, 20 Solid, locking ring, palm pad, ring Yes
Medallion Syringes 1, 3, 6, 10, 20, 30, 60 Clear polycarbonate; also available in Sword Handle style with larger wings on the 10 and 20 mL sizes, providing a more preferred grip compared to standard No 7 colors (red, blue, yellow, light green, dark green, purple, white)
Navilyst Medical Angiographic Control Syringes Polycarbonate 8, 10, 12, 20 Palm pad, thumb ring Finger grip, finger ring MLL, rotating adapter With or without White For injection of contrast and saline
Radiology Control/Medication Syringes 1, 10, 20 Flat pad Finger grip or short wings MLL Pale blue, bright blue, yellow, purple, green, red, white, clear
Medication Syringes Polypropylene 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 20, 30, 35, 60 Short wings MLL or MST Without Pale blue, yellow, green, red, white,clear, gray For injection of contrast, saline, and medication
MLL, male luer lock; MST, male slip tip; RA, rotating adapter.

CONTRAST DELIVERY SYSTEMS

36.ContrastDeliverysystem.pdf
Company Name Product Applications Flow Range (mL/s) Volume Range (mL) Delivery Pressure Range, Bar (psi) Adjustable Rise Time Syringes Syringe Capacity (mL) Disposable Prefilled Comments
Acist Medical Systems, Inc. Cvi Contrast Delivery System Angiography for coronary arteries, ventriculography, aortography, peripheral angiography 0.8–40 responsive variable rate in 0.1-mL increments User-responsive variable range 0.8–99.9 in 0.1-mL increments System limits of 200–1,200; user-defined program limits dependent on procedure parameter of choice Yes, 0–1 sec in 0.1-sec increments Up to 5-times use, disposable 100 Disposable multiuse syringe, patient kits with integrated pressure transducer, and hand controller N/A From the inventors of variable-rate technology, designed for coronary injections as well as large volume injections (LV, AO, etc.) and all peripheral procedures; air column detector distal to patient tubing connection, autocontrast refill, and air purge; tracks contrast delivered and used per injection and case; multiple sensors
EmpowerCTA CT 0.1–10 10–200 40–300 N/A Single-use, disposable 200 Yes No New automated syringe initialization, syringe fill, and air purge features; arming at the injector; IRiS Viewer; extravasation detection technology; built-in Bracco protocols, open architecture; simple user interface; upgradeable; tilt sensor/lockout; voice prompts; fast shutdown; modular flexibility
EmpowerMR MRI 0.1–10 in user-specified increments of 0.1 Not provided 10–30 2–100 Hydraulic system does not require batteries; no motor-motor control system RF transients in MR suite during injection; fully MR compatible up to 7T; connectivity to IRiS contrast management tool
Covidien, Liebel- Flarsheim Angiomat Illumena Angiographic, CT Angiography: 0.1–4; CT: 0.1–10 0.1–200 75–1200 Yes, 1–10 sec Prefilled and disposable 150, 200 150, 200 50, 75, 100, 125 Versatile exam modes with just the touch of a button, you can switch between cardio, angio, and CT modes
Optistar Elite MRI Side A: 60-mL syringe, 0.1–10; 1–0, 15-, 20-, 30-mL syringe, 0.1–8; side B: 0.1–10 mL in 0.1-mL increments 0.1–60 10-, 15-, 20-, 30-, 50-mL prefilled syringes at 200; 60-mL empty syringes at 150 60 on A and B (contrast and saline) 60 mL on A and B (contrast and saline) Contrast: 10, 15, 20, 30 mL; saline: 50 mL Battery-free power source patency check; status line indicator; color-coded push rods; auto retract; powerhead recessed start button; battery-free power source
OptiVantage DH 0.1–10 1–125 or 1–200, depending on syringe size 25–325 200 200-mL front loading Contrast: 50, 75, 100, 125 mL; saline: 125 mL Optional Optibolus bolus shaping software improves CTA images and contrast agent utilization; RFID technology, an automatic identification technology that captures, stores and transmits data between the Ultraject syringe and the Optivantage DH power injector using devices called RFID transponders, or tags; prevents use of previously used syringe
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. LeverEdge Contrast Injector Angiography Variable 0.1–32 70–600 N/A Disposable; single-use 35 Yes N/A Provides manual operator with complete control; patented design injects contrast at pressures six times greater than standard manual syringe
Medrad, Inc. Stellant D CT 0.1–10 Integral auto load allows user-defined contrast and saline volumes, based on procedure, to load automatically; 200 mL maximum per syringe 50–325 maximum N/A Disposable Saline: 200; contrast: 200 200-mL syringes Yes, exclusive compatibility with more than one contrast manufacturer Patented P3T products offer personalized patient injection protocols; enables consistent vascular attenuation for CCTA images across a broad patient population and helps ease entry into CCTA by suggesting injection protocols; the DualFlow feature c Stellant SX 200 an enhance of both sides of the heart uniformly
Stellant SX 200
Spectris Solaris EP MRI 0.01–1 in 0.01 increments from 0.01–3.1; 0.1 increments from 3.1–10 0.5–65 mL in 0.1-mL increments up to 31 mL; 1-mL increments for ≥ 31 mL or 1–115 mL in 1-mL increments (saline) Factory set not to exceed 325 Saline: 115; contrast: 65 Yes N/A
Medrad Interventional Mark V ProVis Angiography 0.3–10 in 0.1-mL increments; 10–50 in 1-mL increments 0.5–200 100–1,200 Yes, 0.0–9.9 sec in 0.1-sec increments Single-use, disposable 60, 150, 200 60, 150, 200 No Exclusive Mechanical Stop, patented FluiDots, Sentinel Air Check Reminder, 100% OEM compatibility, multiple configurations (table, pedestal, overhead mounts), 99.9% average up-time
Mark 7 Arterion 0.1–45.0 mL/s in 0.01 increments; 0.1–59.9 mL/m in 0.1 ml increments 1-150 mL in 0.1 increments 150 Clear material, frontloading Patented FluiDots, touch screen interface, sensor-guided Sentinel Air Check Reminder, simple protocol recall, injection history screen, multiple configurations (table, pedestal, overhead mount, dual display), head handle
AO, aortography; CT, computed tomography; LV, left ventriculography; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; OEM, original equipment manufacturer; RFID, radiofrequency identification.

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