Peripheral Catheters: Glidecath & Navicross Flashcards
What are peripheral angiographic guide catheters used for?
Imaging
Navigation
Engagement
What is the difference between a NON-HYDROPHILIC and a HYDROPHILIC angiographic catheter?
Non-Hydrophilic are typically extruded (plastic straws) and used for imaging
[i.e. OmniFlush]
Hydrophilic are typically reinforced (coil braiding) and used for navigation and therapeutic delivery
[i.e. Glidecath]
What are the 3 primary platforms that our Glidecath comes in?
4Fr
5Fr XP
5Fr
All 3 of the Glidecaths have _______ coating and are compatible with ____ guidewires.
hydrophilic
038
The 4fr and 5fr XP Glidecaths are _____ with a _____ inner layer which help with ____ & _____.
double braided
nylon
push & torque
The 5fr Glidecaths are ______ which allow them to ____ better but loose push.
single braided
track
What lengths do our peripheral Glidecaths come in?
65/70/100/120/150cm
What are the peripheral Glidecaths constructed out of?
Stainless Steel
What portions of the Glidecath’s distal tip are hydrophilically coated?
15/25/40cm
What are some of the tip shapes of Glidecath?
Straight
Angle
Cobra
J
Yashiro
Simmons
Headhunter
Berenstein
Multi-purpose
Mani
PV Multi-curve
RAVI
What are peripheral support or crossing catheters used for?
Guiding and supporting the wire during access and crossing. They provide extra backup support are also used for wire exchanges and as a conduit for contrast and drug delivery.
What are the 3 primary features of Navicross?
1) Double braided stainless steel design
2) Seamless catheter to guidewire transition
3) Double tapered tip
What is the benefit of Navicross’ double braided stainless steel design?
It makes the catheter kink resistant, provides good 1:1 torque control and allows for unmatched pushability.
What is the benefit of Navicross’ seamless catheter to guidewire transition?
A snug fit that increases wire support to aid in lesion crossing.
What is the benefit of Navicross’ double tapered tip?
It provides a low crossing profile to aid in wire tracking through complex lesions and anatomy.
